Head of Project Management

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The Project Manager I (PM-I) position is responsible for the management, or the assistance of managing, all phases of project planning and execution to ensure all project success factors are met, including but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. This position typically is assigned to multiple “White” or “Green I” projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix. In aggregate, these projects are typically less than $10M with a Low to Moderate level of complexity impacting only the facility or department level within the Company. The PM-I serves as the unifying agent providing leadership, management, direction, coordination, and control of the overall project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of The Company. This position is the second level of the PM Career Path; minimum qualifications must be met to be placed within this position.
Responsibilities Create / Staff / Lead Project Team. Provide leadership, oversight management, delegation, and coordination to the various internal and external organizations that are providing services to the project (development, engineering, project controls, estimating, construction management, supply chain, legal, EHS, QA/QC, operations, communications, regulatory, security, fuels, transmission, etc.).
The PM manages all matrixed members of the team on a daily basis and is responsible for interfacing with functional managers of team members, regarding placement, development and conflict resolution.
Establish and maintain communications among all project/program’s stakeholders.
Structure, lead, and/or assist in leading all project related meetings and reports required to ensure open communication between all team members, key stakeholders, and management (monthly project reviews, kickoff meetings, weekly reports, monthly reports, etc.) and to properly report project status.
Assure that Project Plan, all appropriate reports and reporting means are developed and managed according to PMCoE Standards.
Present reports to appropriate management / governance team skillfully.
Plan (or assist in planning) the project (s) assigned to, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspect of the project.
Drive the process of project planning including scope definition, estimating, schedule formation and monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, and integration processes.
This includes project planning and execution activities like scope definition, detailed design, construction, start-up and commissioning, turnover to operations, and warranty management.
Execute projects (or assist in project execution) according to Plan within designed scope, cost and schedule limits.
Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, WBS, schedule, external communication, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, contractor and supplier strategy, resource plan, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out.
Required Qualifications Associate's degree
In addition to required degree, 2 plus years related work experience
In lieu of Associate's degree(s) AND 2 plus year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 plus year(s) related work experience
Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree
Certified Associate of Project Management and/or Professional Engineer and/or Configuration Management II Professional (CM2-P) and/or Project Management Professional
Additional Preferred Qualifications Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
Project related work experience
Risk Management Project Leadership Proven Collaborative Team Member Utility Experience Construction Management knowledge Working knowledge to proficiency in project related Scheduling/ Cost Controls 4 Year Degree Utility Technical Certifications/Training PMI (PMP or CAPM) Certification CMII certificates Professional Engineer License
Travel and Relocation Travel Requirements 15-25%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No Represented/Union Position
No Visa Sponsored Position No.
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
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