Engineering/Operations Project Manager

PacifiCorp•Portland, OR

2d•$117,400 - $161,370•Onsite

About The Position

With minimal direction from a department manager, this position oversees and manages the engineering design of large electrical transmission and distribution capital projects that require considerable resources and high level of functional integration. The role is responsible for all aspects of the project design, including initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout. The role interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, distributors, and vendors. It ensures adherence to quality and safety standards, reviews project deliverables, and communicates project status and key updates to senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in, Engineering, Construction Management or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Five years related professional experience.
Proficient in project scheduling, 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
Working knowledge of Power BI and Power Automate software
Experience in electric utility design and/or construction

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages the engineering design of large electrical transmission and distribution capital projects.
Responsible for all aspects of the project design, including initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout.
Assembles project team, assigns individual responsibilities, identifies appropriate resources needed, and develops schedules to ensure timely project completion.
Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end users, distributors, and vendors.
Ensures adherence to quality and safety standards.
Reviews project deliverables.
Communicates project status and key updates to senior management.
Accountable for all project management responsibilities in the delivery of multiple high-risk large scale capital projects.
Manages design, permitting, assembling and managing multifunctional matrixed project teams across business platforms.
Coordinates team efforts, assigns tasks, develops detailed project plans, project schedules and ensures timelines are met.
Manage the planning and design of multiple large scale capital projects (e.g. modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under minimal supervision.
Establish, track, and control scope, schedule, and risk delivering 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, and corporate governance.
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.
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.
Coordinate with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables.
Manage the bid process, and contracts for external engineering 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.
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 to assist in their career development.