Senior Project Manager, Wildfire Operations - Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island

hawaiianel•Honolulu, HI

3d•$109,900 - $142,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The P 2V VP ENERGY DELIVERY Department of the P VP ENERGY DELIVERY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 2 Management vacancies available. This position may be filled on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island. The role is classified as Professional. The primary function is to plan, organize, and manage the scope, schedule, and costs of major Energy Delivery capital projects and programs. These projects often require complex regulatory approvals, land/Right-of-Way acquisition, public relations management, or cross-functional/multi-level internal management from conceptualization through project closing. The position serves as a focal point for all project matters, is responsible for meeting project objectives, and acts as a mentor for other Project Managers.

Requirements

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.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), is required.
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 required.
Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project, Pillar, Ellipse, Microsoft Word, Excel, 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.
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.
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 frequent or required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy.
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

Several (3-5) years of leadership 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 project team members and implements personnel actions necessary to accomplish project objectives including recognition, redirection, recruitment, and replacement of team members.
Develops necessary strategies required to meet project and/or program goals.
Makes early identification of potential problem areas.
Solves problems to ensure attainment of project and/or program goals.
Redirects design, purchasing, permits/approvals or construction to prevent or minimize constraints or actions which may delay schedules or add costs to projects.
Conducts inspections of construction sites as necessary.
Serves as the focal point for all project and/or program 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 and maintains project and/or program schedules.
Prepares and presents project and/or program progress and cost reports internally and externally as required.
Works with Regulatory Affairs, 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 project permitting, design, material and construction.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.