Senior Project Manager LONG TERM CONTRACTEssential Functions:
Individual is assigned traditional projects requiring close stakeholder interaction such as large substation construction projects, new transmission line projects, major transmission facility expansion projects, or projects of medium/high complexity.
Management of project will be monitored by the Manager of Transmission Projects or Manager-Construction and Maintenance Transmission.
Assigned projects are multi-discipline in nature, multi stakeholder involvement, and medium to high financial risk exposure profile requiring management reporting communications.
Responsible to take the necessary action to see that the projects are completed efficiently, on time and within the established budget.
Works closely with Energy Delivery personnel, Legal, Regulatory Relations, Purchasing, Communications and all Transmission Business functions to ensure project success.
Integrates and manages a cross functional project team to develop appropriate project roles and responsibilities.
In general, manages the planning, engineering, siting/permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning and close out project phases
Manages the team s development of a comprehensive project plan, schedule, communications plan and establishes the change control methodology.
Manages execution of the project plan and project change control management process.
Coordinates the development of a detailed project budget and cash flow.
Manages the monthly maintenance and reporting of project scope, budgets and schedules
Manages the development of a comprehensive siting and permitting needs assessment
Manages the development of and participates in the required regulatory siting, permit filings and other regulatory filings.
Coordinates environmental assessment and the necessary regulatory approvals (federal, state and local) needed to begin construction.
Ensures the timely preparation ISO-NE project submittals.
Manages the development and evaluation of bid documents for engineering, design, construction and test procurement of material and support systems.
Manages the development of required outage and energization plans.
Manages the timely preparation of the long-term outage plan project submittals.
Manages project close out in a timely manner to support corporate business goals
Provides clear concise and comprehensive reports for management
High level of independent management of projects, capable of successfully managing projects from initiation to close out on time and within budget.
Provides guidance to less experienced project management personnel
Takes a leadership role within the organization on group initiatives and process development
Prepares corporate testimony such as written responses for local, state, or federal regulatory proceedings.
Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve problems, analyze data, write reports and make presentations.
Possesses the ability to cope with deadlines, manage time, set priorities, define roles and responsibilities, and make decisions.
Ability to run meetings, motivate others, and interact with others at all levels of the organization.
The ability to schedule, plan and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.
Self- starter with strong communication skills, including listening, speaking and writing
skills
Individual leadership abilities, planning skills, decisiveness and customer focus
Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices
Excellent leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal and motivational skills required.
Ability to develop skills to prepare presentations and expert witness testimony for local and state regulatory presentations.
Education:
Bachelor s Degree in Engineering (preferred) or bachelor s degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be considered or equivalent experience
All of the above plus the following: Master s Degree is preferred; Project Management class work is desirable
Experience:UTILITY TRANSMISSION LINE EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED Ten (10) years of related experience; to include at least three (3) years of Project Management experienceLicenses & Certifications:
Valid Motor Vehicle Operator s License is required
Working Conditions:
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing and general movement throughout the office area.
Limited travel will be required between office, project sites, and stakeholder locations.
Work will require visiting field construction sites including high voltage substations and utility Rights-of-Way.
Attends to problems in off-hours and for extended periods, if necessary. Will also be assigned a storm/incident response role.
Mental Aspects:
Work involves calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting.
This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.
Demonstrates self-assurance in one s ideas, judgments and capabilities and takes clear timely action as required.
Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:
Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities
Know the business plan and how your role connects to it
Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution
Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance
Raise ideas for improvement
Communicate, communicate, communicate
Build Trusting Relationships
Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.
Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the same.
Have honest dialogue with others
Manage and Develop People
Set performance goals that align with department and company goals
Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performance
Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending meetings, etc.
Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration
Work collaboratively within and across the organization to achieve One Company and other goals
Recognize and address cross functional implications of your work
For more information please contact Shashank Govardhana at 703-653-0247 or shashank.govardhana@itechsolutions.comSince 1995, iTech Solutions Inc., has been providing IT Consulting and Direct Hire Services to the Insurance, Financial, Communications, Manufacturing and Government sectors with local offices in Connecticut, Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New Jersey / Pennsylvania area. Our recruiting strategy is simple, if you want to find qualified IT professionals then use IT professionals to find them. So at iTech Solutions, our personnel are all career IT professionals with a wide range of IT experience. We can honestly say our staff understands the technologies, the complexities of finding and selecting the appropriate personnel and the pressures of running successful IT projects.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.
