Utilities Project Manager

Role summary / purpose Project Manager II position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. Position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security and integration. The position is typically assigned a portfolio of "White" or "Green" ranged projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher ranked projects with greater risk may also be assigned when accompanied with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP). This position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the organization, Senior Management or External Agencies. PM-II's may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets. PM-II's serve as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements of the organization. This level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio. Key responsibilities • Provide leadership, oversight, direction, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the project (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission, etc.) • Guide matrixed members of the team daily and interface with functional leaders regarding placement, development and conflict resolution • Establish and maintain communications among project/program stakeholders • Structure, lead or assist in project related meetings to ensure open communication between team members, key stakeholders, and management • Prepare, communicate or report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly required communication • Assure Project Plans and appropriate reporting means are developed and communicated in accordance with PMCoE Standards and Business Unit implementing procedures • Plan assigned project(s), including scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality aspects • Champion the process of project planning including scope and work definition, estimating, schedule formation, monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, and integration processes as applicable • Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost and schedule constraints