Construction Project Manager (Palm River)

Title: Construction Project Manager (Palm River)
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - Tampa or Orlando area 
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

This position covers St. Petersburg, Tampa, Orlando, Avon Park and Orlando 

WHO WE ARE 

Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

HOW WILL YOU HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS?

Manage Engineering and Construction Projects in the PGS Corporate Engineering and Construction Department. Lead project teams as the single point of accountability for all aspects of project execution. The project manager is also responsible for all phases of planning and executing projects to meet the goals of the company with respect to schedule, financial, and operating performance. The duties include conflict resolution between the company and the engineering, construction, equipment, and material providers.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET/regionally accredited institution in Engineering, Construction, Business or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in major construction activities or equivalent combination of experience and education with a focus on engineering, scheduling, budgeting, cost controls and contract claims negotiations.
• Strong understanding of natural gas transmission and distribution systems engineering, design and construction.; Ability to lead and motivate team members; Strong communication and teamwork skills are necessary to be effective.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the construction and contribute to the planning, engineering, procurement, and start-up of multiple capital projects. Manage project scope, cost, time, risk, quality, procurement, communications and human resources in order to drive project execution and meet project objectives. Management responsibilities begin with project construction initiation and include planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and project close-out. Be accountable for project performance measured by safety, schedule, financial, and operating goals.
• Thoroughly understand the project business cases. This includes, as necessary, contributing to the development of varying solutions or scope options for comparison, economic analysis, and development of non-economic project justification. Ensure the business case is well documented in project authorization documents (AFE, Work Orders).
• Manage development of project execution plans and ensure adherence to the project specific plans or to the standard project management procedures as appropriate. Lead decision making concerning the extent to which detailed project specific plans are required. Ensure plans are updated when needed to meet changing conditions or requirements. Ensure the project plans, estimates, and schedules are reasonable and achievable. Manage change control procedures and forecast project resource requirements.
• Effectively plan, organize, and coordinate the work of; Operations personnel, multi-discipline engineers, construction supervisors, procurement personnel, or others assigned to a project team, in a manner that supports the project, company and department goals and objectives.
• Manage project communications. This includes identifying project stakeholders and keeping them well informed; effectively facilitating regular project team meetings; delivering engaging, informative, well-organized presentations; resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion; and understanding how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Ensure accurate project status reporting. This includes updates on cost, schedule, status, and critical items which may materially affect project performance or department or company operations. Present project status to management and key stakeholders on a regular basis.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE?

• MBA or graduate degree in Engineering.
• Project Management certification, PE.
• Working knowledge of work management systems, project management and cost control systems.
• Experience managing general construction and/or engineering contracts; Experience with facility improvements and maintenance/upgrades desirable.
• Minimum of three (3) years direct or indirect supervisory experience.

WHO WILL BE A PART OF YOUR TEAM? 

• Direct Supervision: May provide direct supervision for project administrators, project contracted support staff and contractors.
• Indirect Supervision: Coordination with project teams made up of engineering, construction, project controls, contracts and other disciplines as required during project related activities.
• Key Internal: Frequent interface with Operations, supervision, and planning and budgeting groups, engineering, contracts department, environmental health and safety, general accounting, information services, regulatory and other departments within the company; Frequent contact with Managers and Directors; Occasional contact with Vice President or President
• Key External: Frequent contact with outside engineering and construction firms, equipment and material suppliers; Occasional contact with federal, state and municipal regulators

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HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• Builds Strong Collaborative Relationships
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgement
• Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment

WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK

• Includes occasional walk down of pipelines, rights-of-way and related facilities and construction sites; Frequent driving between plant locations; Must have ability to travel by air as needed.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving: 
• Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work.  
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.  
• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan.  
• Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera’s Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success.  
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave
• Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.  
• And much more! 

Whether you’re launching your career or looking to advance it, Peoples Gas is the perfect place for you, offering exciting opportunities for a long-term career with a dynamic, growing company. 

Incident Response Assignment

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity.

Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.