T&D PROJECT MANAGER

T&D Project Manager

Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.

Position Overview:

Provides project management for the development and construction of transmission and distribution projects, both line and substation. This position will have a particular focus on management of new distributed generation projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides project management and leadership expertise in the development and construction of transmission and distribution projects. There will be significant management of service and construction contractors.
• Leads multi-disciplined teams comprised of internal and external members through project development, preparation, and execution phases including cost estimate preparation, developer agreements, business approvals, assurance of permits and ROW, material procurement, contract procurement, construction management, safety oversight, and commissioning.
• Responsible for all project governance including developing and maintaining project scope, budgets and forecasts, as well as approvals, controls, and closure.
• Maintains project accuracy in the SharePoint system, and uses project management software (Microsoft Project, etc.) to schedule, track and coordinate projects.
• Working with the Projects Coordinator and Legal Department, develops and manages contracts and agreements for all phases of transmission and distribution projects, including conducting bid processes and contract negotiations.
• Provides business expertise, assists in preparing business cases, financial analysis, and supports management decision making.
• Keeps records to facilitate the proper close-out of projects with operational accuracy, and appropriate financial and records retention closure.
• Ensures safety performance and environmental compliance for projects. Ensures implementation of the Company Contractor Safety Program.
• Oversees internal tagholders, and internal and external field construction managers.
• Responsible for project scheduling and coordination with Company Line Operations, PST and external telcom companies.
• Manages communication, relationships, and stakeholder management with external parties including developers, local municipalities, property owners and businesses, and coordinates these efforts with internal resources.
• Understands and complies with all internal project development and procurement processes.
• This position will have a special focus on managing projects driven by distributed generation initiatives, and will include project work on substations. Within this special role, key emphasis will be placed on scheduling, estimating, forecasting, collaborating, and coordinating with many parties. These other parties include the DG Program Manager, Asset Management, Engineering, PST, and developers.
• Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instructions, and specific responsibilities as defined in individual procedures and instructions. Reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department.

Additional Responsibilities:

Performs other related duties as assigned including designated duties associated with storm restoration.

Required Qualifications & Requirements:

• Position requires strong business acumen, project management, leadership and general management skills.
• Requires skills in work planning, scheduling, forecasting, organizing and analysis.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and team-building skills required.
• Position requires excellent technology skills, including proficiency in project management/scheduling software, SharePoint, Excel, Project, Word, Powerpoint, SmartSheet, and internal Company planning systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken required. Comfortable with public speaking in some settings such as town meetings, and informational forums.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities, schedules, budgets, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort in handling surveying, mapping and other spatial tools and considerations.
• Experience in managing contractors and contract documents preferred.
• Position requires a minimum of five years of experience in project management, transmission/distribution line or substation operations, or related fields.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience managing capital projects strongly preferred.
• Formal education degree is preferred.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements:

• Position requires both office and field work, and requires walking, standing, and driving. Construction projects require regular field visits to remote, outdoor job sites. Some evening meetings may be required. Some projects require overnight travel.
• Position requires flexible schedule and frequent hours outside of the normal business hours.
• Position requires excellent technical, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Position requires frequent interaction with contractors and Emera Maine employees.
• Position requires current Maine Driver's License.

Work Hours:

Usual work Monday through Friday, working between 40-50 hours is experienced. Off-hour work is also anticipated.

Application Information:

Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted positions.

Job description is subject to change at any time.

Versant Power is a tobacco-free, drug-free, and fragrance-free workplace.

Versant Power is an equal opportunity employer.