Engineering & Construction Project Manager or Senior

Idaho Power Company•Boise, ID

2d•$107,994 - $156,645•Hybrid

About The Position

Idaho Power is seeking an Engineering and Construction Project Manager or Senior to join their Planning, Engineering, and Construction team in Boise, Idaho. This role is crucial for managing transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure projects that align with corporate objectives for system capacity, reliability, and financial performance. The position involves leading the development and execution of project plans, ensuring safety, scope, cost, schedule, cash flow, quality, and risk management for multi-discipline construction projects. The successful candidate will lead project teams, directing their performance to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, often managing multiple projects concurrently. Senior-level candidates will demonstrate greater latitude, technical judgment, and independent decision-making. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with up to 40% remote work flexibility, and relocation assistance may be provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution, construction management, or related field OR Equivalent combination of education and experience in journeyman-level electric utility work, electric utility construction design, full-scope construction project management or electric utility construction project resource scheduling.
2 years of related project management or engineering experience (for Project Manager).
6 years of related project management or engineering experience, including at least 3 years of full-scope utility project management (for Senior Project Manager).
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of general engineering, design, and construction principles related to the electric utility industry.
Knowledge of operating and maintenance principles and methods in the electric utility industry.
Knowledge of the latest methods, materials, estimating, and equipment used in construction.
Knowledge of Company specifications and regulations pertaining to the safe design, construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities.
Knowledge of project management practices.
Skills in excellent interpersonal and professional communication.
Skills in team facilitation.
Skills in various communication techniques, including effective written communication.
Skills in budget and schedule development and management.
Skills in project management and related project management software experience.
Skills in Microsoft Project Server or other project scheduling software, Microsoft Office products, GIS mapping applications, and Asset Suite.
Ability to read and understand engineered drawings and diagrams.
Ability to use good judgment in applying established guidelines to solving and resolving problems.
Ability to develop and analyze alternatives.
Ability to prepare written and oral reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Ability to conduct meetings, lead project teams, understand contracts, and facilitate internal and external project conflicts.
Ability to manage and track multiple project timelines, budgets, and forecasts.
PMP certification (required for Senior Project Manager, intent to pursue for Project Manager).

Responsibilities

Project management of transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure projects.
Lead the successful development and execution of project plans, including safety, scope, cost, schedule, cash flow, quality, and risk.
Lead project team members and direct their performance to achieve project completion on schedule and within budget.
Typically lead multiple projects simultaneously.
Exercise latitude and technical judgment in decision-making and independent action (for Senior role).