Project Lead

KBH Industrial • Richland, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

KBH Industrial is a trusted resource for utilities and channel partners across the energy and industrial sectors, providing project management, project controls, senior consulting, and specialized technical support. Founded on the principle of people-first, honesty, collaboration and safety, KBH places skilled professionals in critical individual roles, working side by side with client teams to deliver deep expertise and dependable results. This position coordinates project teams of three to seven people including planning, scheduling, and control of project and program activities. Acts as a specialist for a specific section with detailed knowledge of all aspects of the projects. Maintains a broad knowledge base of new developments and technology. Monitors projects and recommends changes to improve operating efficiency. Develops project budgets.

Requirements

• Knowledge of project management techniques
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft computer software and tools for project management
• Basic core value behaviors.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of progressively responsible project management or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization) OR an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of progressively responsible project management or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization) OR a high school diploma or GED and five years of progressively responsible project management or professional level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment (such as government agency or private or public utility related organization)
• U.S. Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• Maintain a broad knowledge base of new developments and technology.
• Develop and maintain industry liaisons and current expertise for assigned power supply technologies, including attendance and/or participation on industry committees and forums, review of technical journals and periodicals and completion of selected training classes and seminars.

Responsibilities

• Project Management for all phases of development for new applied technology and power management projects, including identifying needs and opportunities
• Preparation of proposals and term sheets
• Formation and leadership of project teams
• Hiring and managing of outside technical and environmental consultants
• Preparation of project development and business plans, strategic plans and budgets, including project pro-formas
• Identification and development of project sites
• Obtainment of management, board and regulatory approvals
• Management of the procurement of major equipment and construction services
• Arrangement of project financing
• Coordination with Operations and Maintenance (O&M)/Professional Services for operating cost projections and project transition plans and checklists; and arranging for construction management services.
• Negotiate term sheets, PPAs and other development agreements with business sector manager support.
• Provide direction and oversight of administrative and technical support assigned to projects.
• Develop and maintain industry liaisons and current expertise for assigned power supply technologies, including attendance and/or participation on industry committees and forums, review of technical journals and periodicals and completion of selected training classes and seminars.
• Must support the biennial refueling outage as designated.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid parental leave
• a 401(k) program
• other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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