Project Manager I, II, or III - Resources Management Team

Tucson Electric Power•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community. Apply now and become part of the dynamic energy industry! This role provides overall project management from project inception through commissioning. Responsibilities include project scope definition, end to end budgeting, cost control, and the coordinating/scheduling all of the requirements with internal and external organizations, developers, governmental agencies and others for the review, design/engineering, relocation, construction and installation of electric facilities. Work with land resources on right or way and permitting.

Requirements

Project Manager I: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum two years of relevant utility experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Project Manager I: Self-starter and has developed good time management skills, completing all assignments on time.
Project Manager I: Leadership skills and comfortable leading meetings and speaking in front of others.
Project Manager I: Must have good written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and all levels of Company personnel.
Project Manager II: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Engineering preferred) and five years previous utility experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Project Manager II: Proficient knowledge of budgeting, reporting and budget re-projection process.
Project Manager II: Able to work independently and has a good understanding of the project details.
Project Manager II: Time management, technical knowledge, and economic consideration are exhibited on assignments.
Project Manager III: Requires two or more year’s professional experience as a Project Manager II.
Project Manager III: Proficient in all aspects of time management, project organization, and technical analysis.
Project Manager III: Demonstrates strong leadership skills and supports all decision making with superior technical knowledge and economic analysis.
Project Manager III: Makes decisions independently and does not require guidance or supervision on any technical or project management duty.
Project Manager III: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of all project aspects.

Nice To Haves

Project Manager I: One to two years of project management experience
Project Manager I: Working knowledge of Microsoft Project software or equivalent.
Project Manager II: P.E. or P.M.P certification in good standing
Project Manager II: Knowledge of Oracle MAXIMO, OBIEE and GIS software programs
Project Manager II: Demonstrate knowledge of electric facility requirements and practices, including an understanding of electrical drawings and plan and profile drawings.
Project Manager II: Familiar with construction practices, and with governmental agency procedures.
Project Manager II: Familiar with electric distribution construction drawings, knowledge of cost estimating techniques, construction contracts and right-of-way.
Project Manager III: Experience with Clarity, Maximo, Excel and Microsoft Project.
Project Manager III: Experience working with labor workforce represented by the union.

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating the efforts of Company personnel to meet the in-service dates for the New Business, System Reinforcement, Public Improvement and System Integrity & Restoration needs of internal and external customers and governmental agencies to insure timely, economical and efficient construction and relocation of electric facilities.
Responsible for setting and communicating the priorities for the review, design/engineering and construction of internal and external customers and organizations.
Utilizes extensive knowledge, judgment and communication skills to discuss construction and relocation conflicts, inefficiencies in design/engineering, alternative designs/engineering, and cost effective methods with affected customers or agencies to eliminate unnecessary costs to the Company.
Uses independent judgment and discretion in dealing with customers and governmental agencies in the coordination and scheduling of projects.
Initiates the processing of the necessary construction contracts and billable charges associated with New Business, System Reinforcement, System Integrity & Restoration and Public Improvement projects, and ensures their accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinates and expedites problems which occur with respect to contracts, permits, construction schedules, billing and a wide variety of additional matters necessary for the professional, efficient and economical completion of the job.
Communicates with Management to ensure that proposed projects meet UNS goals.
Lead formal and informal meetings concerning assigned projects and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel both in the office and with field crews.
Provides feedback to Engineering and Planning regarding the feasibility, cost, scheduling and permitting of proposed projects.
Participates in the development of interconnection agreements and construction agreements with other utilities or energy service providers.
Works with Land Management to acquire easements and transmission right-of-way from landowners, or leases from the State Land Department.
Ensure the necessary construction permits are obtained.
Coordinates preliminary and detailed engineering for projects and ensure that the scope documentation is properly reviewed and approved.
Supports the procurement of major and minor materials required for project construction.
Provide feedback and recommendations for awards that optimize cost and reliability.
Participates in the development of bid documents and contracts for outside contractor services, both for engineering and construction.
Develops and obtains budgetary estimates of projects for incorporation into the Capital Budget.
Works with Budget Planning & Analysis and Accounting to obtain timely financial reporting to manage the project within the budget limitations.
Develops detailed project schedules that reflect appropriate durations for permitting, land acquisition, design, procurement and construction.
Work with the design engineers and construction supervisors to manage the personnel necessary to keep the project on schedule.
Uses project management software for the tracking and reporting of project resources and overall status.
Develops and monitors work progress on project schedules to ensure proper coordination of events during the design/engineering, construction, testing and commissioning phases of a project assignment.
Facilitates the project commissioning including coordination with Operations.
Closes out project by obtaining as-built drawings, communicating schedule and budget variances, and conduct an evaluation of individual, department, and contract services.
May require in to acts as the Company's representative at monthly utility coordination meetings held by governmental agencies
Participates and supports in Storm Season Call-Out.
This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.