Engineering/Operations Project Manager (Sr/Principal), Portland, OR #112471

PacificCorp - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, OR

Utilities

About the position

The Engineering/Operations Project Manager (Sr/Principal) at PacifiCorp is responsible for overseeing high-risk, large-scale capital projects with minimal supervision. This role involves managing all aspects of project life cycles, from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while interfacing with various stakeholders. The position requires strong leadership skills to assemble and manage multifunctional project teams, develop detailed project plans, and communicate project status to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, design, and construction of multiple large scale capital projects under minimal supervision.
• Establish, track, and control project cost, scope, schedule, and risk to deliver assigned projects within their approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Plan, schedule, and execute all phases of projects in accordance with project management processes, policies, and guidelines.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure project scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and the procurement strategy are clearly stated for all assigned projects.
• Develop project schedules in accordance with project objectives.
• Coordinate the development of conceptual and detailed designs.
• Develop and execute public involvement plan during the project permitting phase.
• Interface with external customers throughout the project life cycle.
• Establish responsibility for and manage the physical construction.
• Provide project progress reports to management and other stakeholders in accordance with an approved communication plan.
• Provide quality project cost forecasting over the life of the project.
• Coordinate with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables.
• Manage the bid process and contracts for external engineering and construction services.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per the scope of work and technical specifications.
• Manage construction management team activities in conjunction with field operations.
• Interface with appropriate management levels including senior management to gain necessary approvals and manage risk in accordance with corporate governance.
• Coordinate the tracking, expediting, and completion of material and equipment orders.
• Responsible for interdepartmental communication for the project team.
• Responsible for delivery of internal and external project stakeholders' expectations.
• Provide coaching to less experienced project managers, engineers, and other project team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years related professional experience.
• Proficient in project scheduling, cost controls, tracking, and reporting methodologies.
• Knowledge of financial principles to quantify costs and benefits of projects and to track and maintain project budgets.
• Proficient in the application of Project Management Institute project management techniques or equivalent.
• Experience in managing vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes to ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per applicable specifications.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated business management skills including consulting skills, customer service, and business acumen.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate team efforts, provide guidance and direction to team members, and communicate project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze information, form conclusions, and provide meaningful and creative solutions to non-typical business issues.
• Demonstrated skill in motivating and influencing others as well as skills and experience in team building and conflict management.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Seven years related professional experience.
• Master's in Business Administration or advanced technical degree.
• Current Professional Engineer License.
• Project Management Professional certification by the Project Management Institute, or Advanced Project Management, or Program Management Certification.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, National Environmental Protection Act, environmental impact statement, environmental assessment, State Historical Preservation Office, Army Corp of Engineers, etc.
• Knowledge of the Company's business, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience in the electric utility industry and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Working knowledge of SAP in cost tracking and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of Primavera scheduling or other project management software.
• Experience in electric utility design and/or construction.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid bereavement leave