Engineering Project Manager

Huntsville Utilities Job OpportunityHuntsville Utilities offers a customer service driven environment, with access to industry-leading technology that supports our employee's work and resources to drive career advancement. Join Us at Huntsville Utilities, where our team is customer service-driven and uniquely focused on one goal: To provide high quality, low cost, safe and reliable electric, natural gas and water service to our customers.CompensationOffer Range: $81,910 - $99,112Exempt/Non-Exempt: ExemptBenefits: YesEmployment Type: Full TimeDepartment: Capital ProjectsJob StatementUnder close supervision of the Manager, manages small engineering construction and expense projects from planning through delivery. Liaises between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and meeting plans are communicated. Utilizes appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines. Communicates schedule and changes to all stakeholders. Plans and facilitates project meetings to align the project team to methods and goals and to track project tasks. Monitors task completion status to identify at risk project tasks and to develop mitigation plans.Essential DutiesCoordinates, plans, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies.Coordinates project activities with internal cross-functional teams, other governmental agencies, and private sector partners and contractors.Prepare, monitor, and maintain project schedules to ensure that projects are completed on time.Communicates scheduled tasks and milestones to team members and communicates schedule changes to all stakeholders.Schedules project meetings and plans reviews with appropriate stakeholders.Prepares and distributes agendas, meeting notes, and project summaries.Monitors and manages project costs to ensure that the project is completed within budget.Maintain and distribute project cost reports.Communicate risks to project budgets as they arise and develop mitigation plans as necessary.Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures; provides regular updates to management, project teams, and others of project status and related issues.Additional DutiesCoordinates and responds to requests for changes from the original specifications.Assists in developing project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.Assists in initiating projects, obtaining authorization and commitment, and demonstrating business need and project feasibility.Ensures projects are closed out in accordance with HU policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsEducation/Training/Certifications: BS Degree, or higher, in Business, Construction Management, or Engineering, or degree conferred within six months of hire. Engineering degree must be from an ABET accredited program. Degree or expected graduation at end of current semester required to be able to interview for position.Experience/Skills: Two (2) years' project management within utility or related project management experience with integrated business (e-Builder, NISC, and ESRI systems preferred).Additional RequirementsOperation of Equipment: Calculator, personal computer (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), telephone, vehicle.Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions: Primarily sedentary office work, frequent field visits to project sites, some exposure to inclement weather for field checks or emergencies.Other Considerations: Very organized with good written, oral and interpersonal skills. Subject to call out after normal working hours. Current driver's license.CompetenciesAccepting Responsibility Building and Demonstrating Respect Communicating Effectively Coordinating Project Activities Demonstrates Required Job Knowledge Drives Quality & Excellence Following Policies and Procedures Prioritizing and Organizing Work Safety Using Computers and Technology Education Longevity Relevant Job ExperienceHuntsville Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.