Siting Project Manager

Role summary / purpose This is the second level of the Siting classification hierarchy. Resources at this level solve problems, manage work, and provide support to others in Siting, potentially with minimal supervision and increased latitude for unreviewed work. This level is expected to provide guidance as well as have intermediate skills and work semi-independently. They consult on complex work. Key responsibilities • Provides guidance to ensure consistent practices in siting and routing transmission facilities and ensures consistent filings for these facilities. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined goals and objectives. • Acts as a siting and routing subject matter expert and provides technical expertise and judgment to resolve siting issues. • Works independently under consultative direction with wide latitude to plan, conduct and direct work on projects necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches. Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Assignments can be self-initiated. • Provides leadership in developing and maintaining procedures and programs to ensure new facilities comply with applicable laws and regulations. • Supports public meetings required for a wide range of regulatory entitlements, local land use approvals and other presentation opportunities including project workshops and open houses. • Applies knowledge of multiple disciplines while working across a number of functional areas to obtain results on major projects. Participates as a recognized subject matter expert in Siting issues. • Continually develops and improves technical knowledge and skill to ensure department expectations are met. Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Geography, Planning or other related field of study • Minimum of 8 years of job-related experience Required skills • Expertise in land planning, linear infrastructure routing, and regulatory approval processes • Experience in preparation of detailed and regulatory filings • Ability to facilitate a diverse team of internal and external subject matter experts through decision making processes to drive consensus • Serves as a subject matter expert and provides technical expertise and judgment to resolve issues • Evaluates and reviews proposed and existing codes, standards, regulations and guidelines to determine impact on company programs and facility operations • Maintains comprehensive knowledge on land use, siting, permitting, and environmental laws and regulations • Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management • Provides technical guidance to less experienced personnel • Experience in technical and comprehensive report writing Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Eight (8) years of experience siting/routing infrastructure projects or supporting land development permitting within multiple regulatory jurisdictions • Demonstrates ability to successfully influence outcomes with a high level of collaboration • Demonstrates ability to manage/lead personnel from diverse groups working toward a common goal or objective • Advanced degree in a related field • Program/project management process understanding and project task coordination experience, especially in scope development, schedule adherence and budget oversight • Experience in public speaking, especially presentations suppor…