Manager Design Project Management

Portland General Electric Company•Salem, OR

About The Position

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Manager Design Project Management Job Function Design Project Management Provides transmission and distribution project management expertise related to construction designs and customer connections. Serves as the primary liaison from first contact through final project closeout. Key Job Information Job Title: Manager, Design Project Management Job Code: 6893 Grade: 9 Career Level: M2 Manager Manages professional associates and/or supervisors. Accountable for the performance and results of a team. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Decisions are guided by policies, resources and business plans, with moderate guidance from manager. Provides subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues and/or customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, project management, design or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Eight or more years of experience in transmission and distribution design or a related field preferred.
Advanced knowledge of PGE tariffs, rules, policies and practices.
Advanced knowledge of line department operations and design.
Advanced knowledge of PGE transmission and distribution systems, rules, regulations and electrical service codes (e.g., NEC, NESC).
Advanced knowledge of PUC and FCC regulations pertaining to pole standards.
Advanced knowledge of Line Design policies and procedures.
Advanced knowledge of overhead, underground, transmission and construction principles.
Advanced knowledge of corporate software tools used in the Design and Engineering Department.
Advanced knowledge of project management concepts used in planning and executing projects.
Advanced knowledge of engineering concepts and principles.
Advanced knowledge of PGE asset management and GIS systems.
Intermediate knowledge of budgeting practices.
Working knowledge of financial statements and utility economics.
Working knowledge of PGE organizational, finance, budget, human resources and administrative procedures.
Intermediate business acumen
Intermediate change leadership skills
Advanced decision-making skills
Advanced customer focus
Advanced interpersonal skills
Advanced knowledge of the utility industry
Advanced negotiation skills
Advanced organizational management skills
Intermediate resource management skills
Advanced safety leadership skills
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Drives Results
Plans and Aligns
Decision Quality
Drives Engagement
Courage
Ability to adhere to response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to maintain high accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decisions and tasks
Ability to collaborate effectively within teams
Ability to communicate and problem solve under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Demonstrates self-awareness and accepts constructive feedback
Applies learning to avoid future mistakes
Demonstrates sound memory and information processing
Ability to collaborate with peers, managers and others across the organization
Ability to work long hours
Ability to work variable schedules
Ability to report to work during severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for reliable, predictable full-time attendance
Regular computer use throughout the work shift
Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 lbs
Carrying up to 10 lbs
May include: Walking long distances or over uneven terrain
Climbing stairs (more than 10 steps)
Climbing ladders (more than 10 rungs)
Maintaining balance on unstable surfaces
Driving within the service territory: Frequent or occasional
Overnight travel within or outside service territory: occasional

Nice To Haves

Project management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Staff Management Manages a team of design project managers, designers and/or design technicians responsible for providing electrical distribution and transmission designs for line crews installing electrical services. Provides technical leadership and ensures objectives are met and all applicable standards and procedures are followed. Identifies and resolves operational issues. Ensures operational procedures and working practices remain current and effective.
Design Project Management Oversight Oversees design project management activities including engineering, inspection, construction and cost control. Ensures production of timely, effective, reliable and workable construction designs and customer connections. Ensures design packages are technically sound, adhere to tariffs, provide cost savings and meet safety requirements for both customers and PGE. Ensures consistent application of PGE work practices, standards and rules. Monitors and improves internal procedures and processes by partnering with other PGE functional organizations to meet asset management objectives and customer needs. Ensures contract projects are completed on time and within agreed terms and conditions. Develops and manages operating budgets, team goals and scorecards to measure results.
Strategy Planning and Implementation Develops and implements policies and strategic plans for pole management services, including joint use with other electric utilities, telecommunications companies, wireless communications businesses and municipalities. Analyzes complex utility issues, emerging trends and risks. Develops strategies to minimize risk, advance PGE objectives and strengthen relationships with municipalities.
Customer Care Manages customer expectations, obligations and tariff requirements. Builds customer relationships through job site visits and ongoing communication. Resolves questions and issues related to design projects. Uses professional relationships to expedite the flow of customer information and improve overall satisfaction. Ensures design project managers demonstrate expertise, initiative and strong customer responsiveness.
Internal and External Relations Provides expert consulting in specialty areas to management and other departments. Collaborates with departmental managers to address design issues and review potential tariff or rule interpretation changes. Coordinates application of work practices across departments. Represents PGE with government agencies, local associations and industry groups.
Safety Ensures project planning, work practices and processes prioritize the safety of PGE, contractor and customer personnel.
Storm Response Provides leadership and coordination during storm restoration efforts as assigned. Works with area line managers, Dispatch and their respective staffs to respond effectively during outage events.
Financial Management Monitors and manages expenditures to ensure financial targets are met. Reviews budget variances and assists in establishing effective financial controls and decision-making processes.
Resourcing Oversees staffing and workforce planning decisions for the team. Partners with Human Resources in job definition, recruitment, evaluation and selection processes.
Professional Development Assesses organizational development needs and identifies training strategies. Guides creation of employee development plans. Provides coaching, mentoring and ongoing feedback. Conducts annual performance management reviews.