Sr Specialist, Project Management Support

Hill international•Redlands, CA

23h•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Sr Specialist, Project Management Support in Redlands, California Responsibilities Manages one or more short-term projects with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods and outcomes. Uses project management principles, tools, and techniques under time constraints, shifting priorities, and making decisions with support from leadership and/or Senior Project Manager. Exercises judgement in developing plans, budgets, and resources, directing activities, and determining deliverables. Supports simple to moderately complex projects and team goals by developing recommended course of action on projects in collaboration with the Project Manager, peers, department/division management, and other internal stakeholders. Supports management in planning, development, and/or execution of electric transmission/distribution projects, which may include wildfire, infrastructure replacement, load growth, poles, line upgrades, maintenance, installations, etc. Supports milestones and report on small to medium transmission and/or distribution projects which may include designs, schedules, projects applications, compliance and safety documentation, regulatory filings, and local and state agency coordination. Conducts the development and approval process for transmission line routes, right-of-way access, and environmental permits. Implements safety protocols for ground crews and contractors working on live transmission system components and energized substation equipment. Ability to communicate effectively and with impact, maintain positive working relationships, and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with multiple parties. Experience with service planning principles, overhead/underground construction standards, and collaborating with clients, peers, project personnel, and all levels of management to develop solutions and ensure partner buy-in. Ability to integrate work across related areas, develop business and services to improve customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, direct information, and provide extraordinary service to internal and external customers.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
5+ years’ project support experience.
Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
Advanced skills in Microsoft Project and Excel; knowledgeable with Pivot Tables.
Electric utility experience.
Must be local to Southern California.
This position requires traveling to project site locations or other facilities across territory up to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Power BI and SCE’s Design Manager.

Responsibilities

Manages one or more short-term projects with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods and outcomes.
Uses project management principles, tools, and techniques under time constraints, shifting priorities, and making decisions with support from leadership and/or Senior Project Manager.
Exercises judgement in developing plans, budgets, and resources, directing activities, and determining deliverables.
Supports simple to moderately complex projects and team goals by developing recommended course of action on projects in collaboration with the Project Manager, peers, department/division management, and other internal stakeholders.
Supports management in planning, development, and/or execution of electric transmission/distribution projects, which may include wildfire, infrastructure replacement, load growth, poles, line upgrades, maintenance, installations, etc.
Supports milestones and report on small to medium transmission and/or distribution projects which may include designs, schedules, projects applications, compliance and safety documentation, regulatory filings, and local and state agency coordination.
Conducts the development and approval process for transmission line routes, right-of-way access, and environmental permits.
Implements safety protocols for ground crews and contractors working on live transmission system components and energized substation equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively and with impact, maintain positive working relationships, and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with multiple parties.
Experience with service planning principles, overhead/underground construction standards, and collaborating with clients, peers, project personnel, and all levels of management to develop solutions and ensure partner buy-in.
Ability to integrate work across related areas, develop business and services to improve customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, direct information, and provide extraordinary service to internal and external customers.