Project Manager

Basic Purpose
Functions as a single point of contact for the company on large multi-discipline complex projects.  Coordinates the successful development of project scope, cost, and schedule for Core Capital projects at operating generating facilities or corporate office. Provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure projects are completed on-time and within the established cost constraints.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for administration, integration, and full performance of Generating Plant projects. Develops project scope, coordinates project cost estimates and reviews project costs for variance from budget. Develops project schedules. Establishes and leads cross-functional project teams to ensure quality project deliverables on schedule and budget.

Negotiates critical issues with internal and external customers to ensure project success.  Coordinates project activities of government regulatory, local, federal and/or other involved external agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Coordinates project design with input from station representatives, contractors, and equipment suppliers to provide functional and cost-effective solutions for generating unit needs.

Oversees engineering development (contract and internal) of project scopes, preliminary engineering, and detailed designs.

Executes capital projects in compliance with the Generation Capital Projects Process.

Oversees work of contractors in the field and functions as construction manager during construction. May provide direction to contractors as assigned. Performs field surveys and evaluates contractor progress and status.

Manages engineering contracts as part of capital projects or as part of EPC contracts.

Maintains and reviews project budgets and schedules. Coordinates the project activities with other projects, planned outages, and plant operations and maintenance departments.

Complies with and utilizes all applicable government agencies’ laws and regulations pertinent to assigned duties and responsibilities.  Utilizes knowledge of OSHA standards to provide input for project safety.  Complies with Company, Generation and Safety Department’s operating policies and procedures to effectively complete work assignments.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.

Trains lower-level project managers.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management and 8 years of experience in project management in industrial, process or generating plants.