Project Manager (Ops)

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments. Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company. We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead. Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do. Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations. POSITION CONCEPT Manage Transmission, Distribution, Substation and Road Widening capital projects in the Electric Delivery (ED) organization. Lead project teams as the single point of responsibility and accountability for all aspects of project execution. The Project Manager is responsible for all phased of planning and executing projects to meet the goals of the company with respect to schedule, financial and operating performance. schedule development, cash flow versus budget analysis and. The PM is also responsible for managing the final project scope, PSA-quality estimates, establishing in-service dates, risk identification and mitigation and project close out.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of ten years of work experience comprising all of the following: a) Contract Administration b) Electric Delivery (ED) System Infrastructure (Design and/or Construction) c) Scheduling (CPM scheduling) d) Budgeting Systems and Cost Controls e) Contractor Claims Negotiations
College education may be considered in lieu of comparable direct/related experience.
Working knowledge of Electric Delivery construction and design criteria

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Building Construction or associated discipline from an accredited college or university
PMP (PMI - Project Management Professional) certification is preferred
Professional Engineering License
Two years of electric distribution/transmission project administration experience
Minimum of one (1) year “direct or indirect” supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Manage the planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up of multiple capital projects. Manage project scope, cost, time, risk, quality, procurement, communications and human resources in order to drive project execution and meet project objectives. Management responsibilities begin with project initiation and include planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and project close-out. Accountable for project performance measured by safety, schedule, financial, and operating goals.
Review Project Scope Approvals (PSA), Project Completion Reports, and Project Change Requests (PCR’s) for upper management review and signature.
Manage project communications. This includes identifying project stakeholders and keeping them well informed; effectively facilitating regular project team meetings; delivering engaging, informative, well-organized presentations; resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion; and understanding how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Ensure accurate project status reporting. This includes updates on cost, schedule, status, and critical items which may materially affect project performance or department or company operations. Present project status to management and key stakeholders on a regular basis.
Effectively plan, organize, and coordinate the project work of engineers, construction resources, technicians, or others, as assigned, in a manner that supports the project, company and department goals and objectives. Review and monitor contractual requirements for all engineering, equipment suppliers, and construction contractors.
Manage project scope through active monitoring and change control procedures. Ensure project scope changes are justified prior to implementation. Ensure required approvals are obtained before changes are implemented.
Develop and coordinate input into the expense, capital, manpower, and salary budgets for projects. Review budget, estimates, scope and forecast cost throughout the life of the project to ensure an accurate monthly and yearly budget.
Performs additional duties as needed