Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Cost Engineering, Cost Estimates, Leadership, Problem Solving Skills, Project Control, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Risk, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Analysis, Training/Teaching
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, direction, management, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects according to specifications and within budget from initiation through completion.
The Project Manager leads Joint Project Teams (JPTs) and applies professional project management principles, practices, and techniques to manage and control project schedule, cost, and performance risk. The role ensures projects are completed within established constraints such as time, budget, resources, quality, and materials while maintaining a high level of quality.
This position is generally assigned medium-sized projects or specific functions within larger projects. Work is accomplished independently or through project teams. The Project Manager serves as the single point of contact for assigned projects.
Budget Responsibility:
- Manage project budgets exceeding $8 million; or
- Manage a portfolio of projects with an aggregate value exceeding $25 million across all active assigned projects.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related technical field; or
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and related work experience.
- Must be actively working toward Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of utility project management experience; or
- Equivalent functional area experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
- Experience with project management methodologies and techniques.
- Ability to resolve complex problems and challenges.
- Practical experience in project scoping and cost estimating.
- Ability to analyze complex technical issues and determine cost-effective solutions.
Certification / License:
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Project management qualifications are governed by Project Manager Training and Development.
- Knowledge of leadership competencies including:
- Communication skills
- Business acumen
- Problem-solving abilities
- Other project management-related competencies
- Ability to manage projects commensurate with their size and complexity.
Required training must be completed as identified in SPP 34.018 unless formally exempted by management based on equivalent work experienc