PROJECT MANAGER-LARGE SCALE TECHNICAL STATION

VERSANT POWER•Hampden, ME

12d•$89,920 - $134,880

About The Position

The Project Manager provides project management for the development and construction of large-scale transmission and distribution substation projects. This includes interconnecting new generation associated with the transmission system and renewables associated with the distribution system. The role provides technical oversight and leadership, manages engineering consultants and service and construction contractors, and leads internal and external multidisciplinary teams through project development, approval, and execution. The position is responsible for project governance, including scope, budgets, forecasts, approvals, controls, and closure. It coordinates engineering, stakeholder approvals, permitting, land acquisition, procurement, construction, safety oversight, testing, and commissioning. The Project Manager works with Legal on contracts and agreements, maintains project records and financial documentation, ensures compliance with company standards and safety programs, and coordinates with external parties and internal teams. The position combines office and field work, including regular visits to remote outdoor construction sites, and may involve evening meetings and overnight travel.

Requirements

A formal education degree in electrical power systems is preferred; other skills and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
A minimum of five years of experience in project management, transmission/distribution line or substation operations and construction, or related fields is preferred.
Strong business acumen, project management, leadership, and general management skills.
Skills in work planning, scheduling, forecasting, organizing, and analysis.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and team-building skills.
Excellent technology skills, including proficiency with project management and scheduling software, Capital Management System, Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Smart Sheet, and internal company planning systems.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills and comfort with public speaking.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities, schedules, and budgets and meet deadlines.
Current Maine Driver’s License.
Ability to work both in an office and in the field, including walking, standing, and driving and making regular visits to remote outdoor job sites.
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, frequent work outside normal business hours, and some overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Formal education degree in electrical power systems.
At least five years of experience in project management, transmission/distribution line or substation operations and construction, or related fields.
Experience managing contractors and contract documents.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the development and construction of transmission and distribution projects, providing technical oversight and leadership.
Manage engineering consultants and service and construction contractors.
Lead multidisciplinary internal and external teams through project development, preparation, approval, and execution.
Coordinate cost estimates, stakeholder consultations and approvals, developer agreements, business approvals, permits, land acquisition, material and contract procurement, construction management, safety oversight, witness testing, and commissioning.
Develop and maintain project scope, budgets, forecasts, approvals, controls, and closure under project governance requirements.
Maintain accurate project information in the Capital Management System and use project management software to schedule, track, and coordinate projects.
Work with the Legal Department to develop and manage contracts and agreements, including bid processes and contract negotiations.
Provide or obtain expertise to support business cases, financial analysis, management decision-making, and issue escalation.
Maintain records for project close-out, including change orders, commissioning records, operational guides for turnover, and financial records.
Ensure project safety performance and compliance, including implementation of the Company Contractor Safety Program.
Ensure Versant technical and planning design standards are applied as required.
Schedule and coordinate projects with external stakeholders and internal groups, including Asset Management, Distributed Generation, Line Operations, PST, and System Operations.
Manage communications and relationships with regulators, developers, municipalities, property owners, and businesses, coordinating with internal resources.
Comply with internal project development and procurement processes.
Follow documented environmental procedures and report environmental issues or Environmental Management System deviations to the Environmental Department.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including designated storm restoration duties.