Senior Projects Mgr - Power

Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Projects Manager performs engineering and project management while leading project teams in the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the electrical distribution systems and associated enterprise software systems and interconnections. Additionally, this position is a resource for other employees and operations staff in providing technical knowledge in project delivery, internal design, and constructability reviews.

The salary range for this position is $104,737.36 - $146,632.30 annually with a hiring range of $104,737.36 - $125,632.30, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until filled.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:

• Accountability & Integrity

• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust

• Collaboration, Innovation

• Safety

• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

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Essential Functions:

• Participate in long-term and current project planning for City electric infrastructure and associated technology implementations.

• Manage the selection and contracting of outside consultants and contractors to complete capital infrastructure and technology/software projects.

• Manage the implementation process of capital technology and/or infrastructure projects including change management, performance-based testing/inspection/quality control, and coordination with other City Departments, Platte River Power Authority (PRPA), and other external entities.

• Complete budgeting tasks for upcoming projects and assist the Electrical Engineering Management team with the compilation of the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan and associated budget.

• Work closely with Utility Solutions & Technology, IT, and pertinent Electric Utility teams to ensure project needs are planned for and completed on time and budget.

• Make technical and budgetary presentations regarding capital projects to the Loveland Utilities Commission and City Council.

Other Job Functions:

• Assist with internal design and delivery of small capital projects or technology implementations.

• Coordinate with PRPA, software implementation vendors/contractors, external consultants, etc.

• Perform project management of emergency projects that arise at substations and/or electric distribution system.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• There are no supervisor/manager expectations for this role.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: 4 Year/Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Geographical Systems (GIS), Construction Management, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Required: 8 years engineering and/or project management experience including planning and implementation of highly integrated enterprise software systems.

• Required: 3 years management or supervisory experience.

• Preferred: Some software system implementations related to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Esri Utility Network, Distributed Energy Resources Management Systems (DERMS), Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), or Outage Management Systems (OMS).

An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.

Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of information database structures, software systems, and integration methods.

• Knowledge and experience in budgeting, design, administration, and implementation management of utility software systems.

• Ability to use computer software packages including project management, Excel, Word, Outlook.

• Ability to interact positively with a wide variety of people.

• Ability to independently solve complex problems, provide accurate and error-free work under pressure and meet reasonable deadlines.

• Superior written and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.

Working Environment:

• Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.

• Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

• Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

• Occasional: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

• Occasional: Exposure to hazardous conditions that may lead to workplace injury such as working in heights, exposure to fly ash and/or energized electrical equipment.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)

• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center

• Discounted Chilson Center passes

• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave

• Flexible spending including Dependent Care

• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage

• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match

• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary 529 College Invest program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

• Personal and Professional Development opportunities

• Employee Recognition Program

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Market based pay & regular performance reviews

• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. ( Learn more about your right to work. ( Visit E-Verify.gov ( for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

• 3 years: Management or supervisory experience.

• 8 years: Responsible engineering and/or project management experience including planning and implementation of highly integrated enterprise software systems.

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