Sr Project Manager Transmissions

3 weeks ago


Portland, United States BizTek People, Inc. | APA International Placement Consultants Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description:

As a Project Manager, you will support large capital transmission projects that grow our ability to bring additional transmission load to our customers.

This position will play a key role in setting up processes in Transmission Delivery to stay on top of the 40+ transmission projects and helping the teams stay organized and focused on key tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety – As the leader on multiple teams, your job is to make sure that safety is on everyone’s mind. You will need to identify safety risks before each activity and make sure proper tailboards and procedures are followed.

• Project Development – Our job is to lead the preliminary engineering work so we have a clear, final scope that can be handed off to the PMO.

• Project Management – With the 40+ projects in our pipeline, we lead the project through the initiation phase. This phase can be bumpy with project schedules and costs changing as new information about the project comes forward. You will focus on managing the scope, schedule, risks, and resources to while making sure the needs of the stakeholders are being met.

• Transmission – We are focused on the transmission projects that bring more load to our system. This includes new transmission lines and substations as well as upgrading transmission lines and substations. Projects will range in size from $5 million to $800 million.

• Organization – Can you juggle 15 balls at the same time? If so, this is the job for you You will regularly use your organization skills to keep track of all the activities on any given project so you know when to follow up with the different resources to stay on track.

• Schedules – Our total load demand is growing rapidly and everyone one of our projects is needed. You will develop and maintain preliminary schedules and refine them every time new information comes in. Your Project Controller will be your constant companion as you tweak and adjust activities and dates until everyone feels you have an executable project.

• Forecasting – Accuracy is important. When we forecast too high, it means other projects can’t be started. When we forecast too low, it means we leave money on the table. You will work closely with the Engineering Team and Estimators to refine the scope, develop new estimates and forecast out the cash flow on a monthly and annual basis.

Required Skills

Is utilities experience required? (Y/N) Y

• Strong knowledge of schedule management, forecasting, construction, project risk management, project scope control and project communication management

Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills):

1. Good Communication and ability to run an effective meeting.

2. Organization skills to develop a schedule that gathers info. from multiple parties.

3. Understanding of utility construction.

Education Requirements (Experience in Lieu of Degree): Degree in engineering, math, or business. In Lieu of degree, 5-10 years construction or engineering experience.

Certification Requirements (Any Preferences): Preference for PMP Certificate

How many years of experience are you looking for? 5-10 or more years of experience in project management, construction, or engineering in the utility industry.

Preferred skills:

• Strong understanding of transmission (line and substation) design and construction.

• Suggested bachelor’s degree in business, project management, engineering, construction management or other related field or equivalent experience.

• Advanced knowledge of software tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, SmartSheets, and Microsoft Project.

• Strong writing skills for reports, project plans, and presentations.

Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)

1. Experience with transmission or distribution systems

2. Construction background

3. Basic understanding of engineering process.


Physical Environment

• 30% Office and 70% Field

• Driving/travel: Valid Drivers License required. Frequently within service territory. As needed, travel (2-3 times monthly) to project site in Oregon.





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