Senior Capital Project Manager

Responsible for the completion of large-size, high-rigor capital construction projects. Uses formal project management methods to identify and coordinate project team activities including defining scope of work, scheduling, estimating and engineering. Manage costs and change control procedures and ensure project close-out and documentation processes are complete. Span of control: 0; individual contributor job.

• Develops project scope and coordinates a team of specialists who provide project schedule, cost estimates and engineering specifications for capital projects. Ensures the completion of installation, testing, commissioning into service and project closeout.
• Responsible for project expenditures and the cost-effective procurement of labor, equipment and materials: coordinates with authorized company representatives in conducting bid meetings and reviews, supplier selections and evaluations; contracting strategy congruent with labor utilization strategies.
• Supports daily management of on-site construction activities, working with the general contractor or multiple contractors and service providers. Ensures timely completion of work within the approved budget.
• Responsible for meeting key performance metrics including scope, schedule and budget.
• Communicates project status to all stakeholders, typically at the executive level. Engages appropriate stakeholders in decisions and ensures a clear understanding of direction and expectations.
• Evaluates conditions and applies solutions to control project risk.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Completes documentation and record keeping requirements.
• Responsible for training new Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Co-op students.

This is a multi-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following three options:

• Master's or bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management, project management, or business/management and 8 years of project management experience.
  • And Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture/technical design, project management, business/management, construction management, or construction technology and 10 years of related project management experience.
  • And Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of related project management experience.
  • And Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Preferred:

• Electrical Distribution, Transmission, Gas, Industrial, or Power Generation project management experience
• Operations experience in the Utility industry

Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of PC & computer-based scheduling and financial tools, including (e.g Excel, Word, PowerPoint,Primavera, MS Project, SAP & Maximo)
• Communications (written & verbal): creates reports, designs, and conducts presentations at all levels of theCorporation.
• Managing capabilities prioritizes, delegates & manages time and workflow effectively.
• Analytical & decision-making abilities makes decisions systematically; anticipates and mitigates problems and understands decisions' business implications.

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.