Project Manager, Senior (Engineering)

ITC Holdings • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

Manages multiple concurrent transmission electric system capital improvement projects from initiation through completion. Responsible for assembling and coordinating cross-functional project teams for high-priority projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves facilitating project meetings, acting as an escalation point for issues and risks, monitoring and controlling project costs, and communicating project status to leadership and stakeholders. The position requires collaboration with personnel across the company to achieve project objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or relevant, with a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in the electric utility industry or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in electric utility construction or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
• Transmission electric system capital project experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct and motivate a team comprised of a cross-functional group of resources.
• Familiarity with creating a project schedule.
• Some experience with identifying alternative solutions and in performing risk assessments.
• Some experience in coordinating and negotiating with outside vendors or third parties to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Possesses effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously.
• Required to travel on short notice.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in a team environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred
• Experience in creating a project schedule using Primavera, Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software application preferred.
• Familiarity with electric utility construction processes preferred.
• Familiarity with electric substation and line equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple concurrent transmission electric system capital improvement projects from project initiation through project completion.
• Assembles a cross-functional project team for each high-priority project and coordinates their efforts.
• Leads project teams to successfully complete projects and meet project objectives on time, within scope, and within authorized budget.
• Facilitates development of a detailed baseline project schedule to identify the critical path and important milestones.
• Updates construction dates for assigned projects in the project schedule each month.
• Monitors progress towards the schedule by all groups.
• Identifies at-risk activities and heads-off schedule delays by addressing issues before they lead to project delays.
• Facilitates various project meetings (status, coordination, scheduling, lessons learned, etc.) with the project team and stakeholders.
• Acts as escalation point for project issues, risks, and change requests.
• Manages and resolves any project issues and escalates any concerns to the appropriate level of leadership.
• Monitors and controls project costs through preparation of monthly cash flow projections, comparison of actual and committed costs to estimated costs, and identification of cost variances.
• Reviews construction contractor quotes and issues a PO requisition to engage a construction contractor for each project.
• Reviews and approves construction contractor change orders and invoices.
• Communicates project status, issues, and risks to leadership and stakeholders in an effective and timely manner.
• Works well with personnel from all areas of the company to ensure performance of project objectives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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