Leads cross functional teams to assure projects and programs are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget. Leads transmission & substation programs, process improvements and selected distribution projects to ensure the successful execution.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Leads the Facility General Routing and Siting process for Transmission & Substation facilities (i.e. meetings with landowners, public open house events, internal and external interest groups, etc.)
- Leads transmission & substation programs, process improvements and selected distribution projects to ensure the successful execution.
- Leads cross functional teams to assure projects and programs are delivered within scope, schedule and budget.
- Leads process improvement teams related to improving project delivery.
- Manages schedules, critical paths and their variances in order to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Manages project risks including those related to compliance with CPS Energy policies and procedures while coordinating the work of various CPS departments, internal resources, external agencies, consultants and contractors.
- When required, meet with customers, state and local agencies, civic associations, business and community leaders, property owners and attorneys.
- Read and interpret construction design / contract documents and determine if a contractor will be able to complete projects as stated.
- Assists with integration of resources and budgets for capital expenditures and coordinate project closeout.
- Performs various analytical related works as required, such as project budget, costs, and schedule projections.
- Tracks contract administration and resource scheduling for capital projects.
- Provides timey notification and resolution of project changes and risks.
- Reports achievement of financial and operating goals and provide regular progress reports and project updates in accordance with accepted project management best practices and procedures.
- Participates in EDS Monthly Project Update meetings.
- Identifies and encourages safe working practices.
- Participates in and provides input to area budget
- Makes frequent independent decisions and recommendations that affect the section, department, and/or division
- Provides input and/or assists with the review and evaluation of lower level personnel
- Provides project management support to other work areas
- Leads cross-functional teams, coordinating with other related areas to complete project tasks
- Performs other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Experience designing, leading or project-managing substation, transmission, distribution, and/or electric utility projects
Ability to apply a broad knowledge of project management methodologies, practices and procedures
Ability to handle a broad range of project management assignments with minimum supervision
Ability to recommend and implement improvements to processes and procedures
Strong people skills, with bias for a collaborative working style
Demonstrated ability to manage project costs, timeline, scope, and risks
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited institution
- Holds PMP Certification and/or passed Principles and Practice of Engineer
- Strong planning and analytical skills; ability to assess complex situations, make decisions and manage projects from start to a positive outcome.
- Experience in Utility industry
- Consulting experience
