Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Honolulu, HI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The P PM OPC PROJECT MANAGEMENT Department of the P INVESTMENT PLANNING & STRATEGY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This posting seeks to fill at either the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level, depending on the qualifications of the applying candidate. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing scope, schedule, and costs for Energy Delivery projects and programs that require complex regulatory approvals, land/Right-of-Way acquisition, public relations management, or cross-functional/multi-level internal management from conceptualization through project closing. They serve as a focal point for all project matters and are responsible for meeting all project-related objectives. The Senior Project Manager plans, organizes, and manages the scope, schedule, and costs of major company capital projects, managing the end-to-end process including complex regulatory approvals, land/Right-of-Way acquisition, public relations management, or cross-functional/multi-level internal management from conceptualization through project closing. They serve as the primary point of contact for all project matters and are responsible for meeting all project-related objectives.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of project management principles, and engineering and construction practices in the transmission and distribution and/or generation fields, normally acquired through college-level training and/or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project, UI Planner, Ellipse/DARS, Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP etc.
Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
Knowledge of basic Safety principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to direct, influence, motivate and persuade various groups or individuals.
Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
Able to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult, or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect and discretion.
In-depth analytical, computational, organizational, and time-management skills to handle various projects.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Ability to manage people at all levels within the company.
Ability to develop/maintain strong positive relationships with leaders and members of the community and government.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction.
Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license.
Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy.
Several (3-5 years) experience as a project manager, construction manager, designer, engineer, or in a project support position that involved hands on experience with small to medium scale projects, preferably within the electric utility industry.
A degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3)-years of experience.
Few (1-3) years of project management experience for small to large engineering/construction projects.
Experience with the regulatory, social, public affairs (neighborhood boards, community groups, government agencies, political leaders, media, etc.) processes involved with land use issues.
Extensive knowledge of project management principles, and engineering and construction practices in the transmission, distribution, substation, and/or generation fields, normally acquired through college-level training and/or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project, SAP, UI Planner, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
Thorough knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
Thorough knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.
Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect and discretion.
Extensive (8+ years) experience as a project manager, construction manager, designer, or engineer, with large complex projects, preferably within the electric utility industry.
Several (3-5) years of project management experience for small to large engineering/construction projects.
Experience with the regulatory, social, public affairs (neighborhood boards, community groups, government agencies, political leaders, media, etc.) processes involved with land use issues.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), a plus.
Few (1-3) years of leadership experience is desirable.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), highly desirable.
Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical branch or certified as a Planner by a nationally recognized professional society such as the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.
Several (3-5) years of supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and manages all project and/or program tasks associated with scoping, budgeting, design, approval, procurement, construction, placement in operation, and closing of projects.
Provides project leadership and work direction and secures commitment from team members in meeting project milestones.
Ensures team members have all resources, information, and direction necessary to successfully perform their jobs.
Evaluates progress and performance of team members and implements personnel actions necessary to accomplish objectives including recognition, redirection, recruitment, and replacement of team members.
Serves as the focal point for all programs/projects related matters.
Works with and through community groups, neighborhood boards, government agencies, the media, other utilities and private companies, the City Council, the State Legislature, and the PUC to disseminate information, address concerns, obtain permits and approvals, and resolve project-related problems.
Prepares and provides testimonies and presentations at internal strategic meetings, public meetings, and regulatory hearings as necessary.
Develops necessary strategies required to meet program/project goals.
Makes early identification of potential problem areas.
Solves problems to ensure attainment of program/project goals.
Redirects planning, design, purchasing, permits/approvals or construction to prevent or minimize constraints or actions which may delay schedules or add costs to programs and projects in construction.
Conducts inspections of construction sites as necessary.
Develops and maintains program/project schedules.
Prepares and presents program/project progress and cost reports internally and externally as required.
Works with Regulatory Affairs, Budgets, Management Accounting & Financial Services, Community Relations, Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Legal, Energy Delivery departments, and others in obtaining approvals.
Obtains Company authorizations for expenditures for funds for engineering, materials, and construction.
Reviews and approves procurement for program permitting, design, material, and construction and for project material and construction.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.