Project Manager I- SR AECI

Project Manager I- SR AECI

Req Id: 865

Job Function: Operations

Location:

Little Rock, Arkansas, US, 72209

Better Connected, Together: Employees Power Our Mission

At Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), our diverse, dedicated team powers a shared mission: to deliver electricity that is reliable, affordable and responsible.Better connected, together with Arkansas’ electric distribution cooperatives — we provide wholesale power and essential services that improve quality of life across the state, serving more than 1.2 million members and the communities they call home.

Our Employees are the Driving Force Behind Everything We Do

We believe in supporting, valuing, and investing in our people — because when our team thrives, our mission succeeds. If you're looking for meaningful work, a strong sense of purpose, and a place where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to consider joining us.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Manages assigned Transmission Line, DistributionLine, or Substation Construction and ROW Clearing projects, ensuring projectsare delivered on schedule, within budget, and as per plans and contractualdocuments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages, owns, and is responsible for projects through phases of bidding, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and close out.

• Coordinates with electric utilities, consultant design engineering firms, material suppliers, departmental managers, general foreman, foreman, analysts, and SME’s as required for successful project delivery.

• Coordinates bidding processes with necessary SME’s in order to prepare bid package submittals, including RFI’s, schedules/work plans, list of exceptions/clarifications, line item pricing, and baselines for life cycle project tracking.

• Full understanding of how to interpret plans and specifications of work to be performed.

• Tracks crew and project specific profitability, providing professional and frequent reports to respective stakeholders. Includes items such as projected revenue, earned revenue, detailed costing, net income, etc.

• Creates and maintains overall project specific schedules.

• Manages subcontractors through conducting RFP processes, contractual agreement formation, and execution of work. Incorporates effects of subcontractor utilization within overall project financial and schedule tracking.

• Assists with coordination of storm response within the Utility Services division. Including contractual reviews, rate evaluations, crew and equipment rosters, etc. Mobilize with crews on storm when applicable to assist with oversight and general coordination of crews.

• Coordinates and manages the records specializing in the accuracy of the day-to-day capture of employee time and associated equipment applicable to specific jobs. Reviews resulting invoice generated from software data to be provided to customers.

• Manages change order processes when necessary with applicable stakeholders.

• Communicates to all stakeholders with a professional, customer service mindset.

• Delivers consistent, succinct, high quality business presentations, reports, and emails for project status updates.

• Ensures project management activities are performed with process rigor and a high standard of quality. Proactively intervenes, monitors recovery plans and implements corrective/preventative actions as may be required.

• Performs any other related duties as required for the effective and efficient operation of the Construction or ROW departments.

• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.

• Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.

• Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Project Manager I

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field and 3 years of related industry experience.

OR High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of related industry experience and/or training. Related industry experience is required.

Project Manager II

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field and 5 years of related industry experience.

OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of related industry experience and/or training. Related industry experience is required.

Project Manager III

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field and 7 years of related industry experience.

OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of related industry experience and/or training Related industry experience is required.

Senior Project Manager

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field and 9+ years of related industry experience.

OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of related industry experience and/or training. Related industry experience is required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Commercial Driver’s License.

CPR and First Aid certification is required (or obtain within 6 months)

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Engineering Intern Licensure (EI)

Professional Engineer Licensure (PE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. High diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for considerable amount of diversity as an incumbent performs a variety of tasks. Such tasks might be performed from a given work area, or the individual may move about physically in performing a variety of duties. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; and frequently required to stand, walk; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

M ust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Why Join Us?

We invest in our employees with competitive pay, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and future:

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 9 Paid holidays

• 2 Floating holidays 

• Educational assistance

• Paid time off accrual

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock