Manager, Facilities Projects

Duquesne Light Company • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania. Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team! Job Title: Manager, Facilities Projects Position Summary: The Facilities Projects Manager ensures that facilities capital projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and with high quality deliverables while following all related policies, procedures, and practices associated with safety, construction quality, purchasing, cost control, material control, cost accounting, and project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering or a related field required; or a commensurate combination of education and experience.
• Seven (7+) or more years of industry experience required with an emphasis in project management on the design/construction side.
• Knowledge or experience with Company-Union Labor Agreement, OSHA regulations and building codes.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proven ability managing a large budget.
• Proficient computers skills and experience working with a Work & Asset Management System.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees, senior leadership and vendors.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading capital projects ($200K-$10M+) within the facilities department consisting of corrective work, asset replacement, renovations, and new construction at occupied facilities and substations within DLC territory.
• Leads a team consisting of a project manager, senior clerk, and design technicians, overseeing facilities capital projects approved through fiscal year budgeted planned work, business requested projects, and emergent work that arises during the year.
• Ensures projects have detailed scopes, schedules, budgets, planning, tracking, and control processes.
• Collaborates with procurement for developing RFPs for contracted work and evaluates and provides recommendations for awarding projects.
• Collaborates with external engineering firms, general contractors, the facilities maintenance manager, supervisors, and crew leads, and DLC business owners to coordinate projects from start to finish.
• Coordinates the work and services performed by outside contractors with the work and services of Company personnel.
• Provides monthly reports and documentation to leadership on project statuses including work plans, schedules, cost estimates, risk assessment and management, monthly spend forecast, project-to-date reporting, additional work authorization, additional capital funding requests, invoice approval, and purchase order/requisition initiation and approval.
• Develops the team to be technically competent, team-oriented, and highly productive.
• Sets expectations, monitors performance, and provides coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance.
• Implements communication strategies that facilitate project team awareness, understanding, and focus on achieving facilities and company goals.
• Establishes clear lines of communication with project stakeholders to provide regular project updates and to facilitate the discussion and resolution of capital projects matters.
• Collaborates with others to ensure accurate reporting for contractor work through contract notifications, weekly reports, and monthly reports to union leadership.
• Lead and facilitate a strong safety culture within the department that includes both field and shop work.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Storm team duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager