PM - Major Construction

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager, Major Construction, leads and coordinates multiple complex infrastructure projects, partnering with internal and external stakeholders throughout planning, design, execution, monitoring, and closeout. The role manages high-value, long-duration, high-impact projects in Maine, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, including transmission lines, substations, automation, customer-funded and distributed generation projects, distribution work, gas mains, and gas regulator and gate stations. Projects may involve multi-million-dollar construction efforts executed through multiple contracts. The Project Manager manages project resources, priorities, investment plans, execution strategy, and internal and external resource requirements. The role is accountable for project controls and coordination of scheduling, cost control, and reporting, and ensures work is completed within approved scope, schedule, and budget. The position is based in an office in Rochester, New York, five days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience managing heavy construction projects.
Experience with contract negotiations and supplier management.
Proven experience obtaining siting permits.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Construction safety training.
Experience in public speaking, construction management, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to mobilize matrixed team members to deliver projects on time and under budget.
Expertise in risk management and mitigation planning.
Ability to develop cost-loaded, critical-path project schedules and earned value reports.
Expertise using financial spreadsheets for data analysis, budgeting, and planning.
Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts using scheduling software tools.
Understanding of quality assurance processes and how to implement them within a project structure.
Knowledge of network configurations and general arrangements for substations, overhead lines, cables, gas gate and regulator stations, distribution, and storage infrastructure.
Proven ability to lead teams and work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Primavera experience.
A degree in Engineering or experience in the energy industry.
An advanced degree.
OSHA certification.

Responsibilities

Analyze project performance and initiate actions to control scope, schedule, and cost.
Oversee work and measure progress to help ensure budgets and deadlines are achieved.
Approve project plans, execute contract strategies, and control and authorize expenditures.
Ensure compliance with project and quality management processes and procedures.
Coordinate with stakeholders, including departments, consultants, attorneys, utilities, regulatory and government agencies, and major customers.
Represent the company and, as needed, testify at regulatory hearings or agency and municipal meetings.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and risk management plans.
Manage procurement efforts to obtain contractors for project design, construction, and oversight.
Use schedule-management methods, including critical path and earned value, to monitor progress and develop corrective actions.
Investigate and analyze project variances and recommend actions to senior management.
Promote a safe work environment through adherence to processes, procedures, and safety metrics.
Identify innovative approaches, automation, and efficiencies in day-to-day work.
Oversee project accountability and ensure compliance with FERC, NERC, and other applicable regulations.
Work with senior leadership to define risks, costs, and mitigation actions.
Attend executive management meetings and present project reports and cost, schedule, and risk views as required.