Project Manager - Major Construction

Company: Avangrid /CMP
Job Title: Project Manager- Major Construction
Reports to: Unit Manager, Manager
Location: Augusta, ME

Office

Salary: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $107k to $126k

Job Summary:
The Project Manager, Major Construction, is responsible for leading and
coordinating multiple complex activities. This includes partnering with
internal and external stakeholders to help coordinate planning, design,
execution, monitoring and closeout of complex substation, line, and gas
projects. The Project Manager, Major Construction will manage high
value, long duration and high impact infrastructure projects located in
Maine, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Projects managed
include but are not limited to new transmission line installs and
rebuilds with voltages ranging from 34.5kV to 345kV, substation new air
insulated, gas insulated installation and rebuilds from 4.16kV to 345kV,
automation, customer funded projects, distributed generation projects,
distribution voltage level work, gas main install and replacement, and
gas regulator and gate station projects.
These projects are multi-million-dollar (100 million) heavy construction
efforts executed through several contracts put in place and managed by
the Project Manager. The Project Manager will manage resource
requirements, priorities, investment plans, project execution strategy
and internal/external resource requirements. Responsible for the overall
project control and coordination of the scheduling, cost controlling and
reporting processes and functions.

Major Roles and Responsibilities (Scope of work - range of
responsibilities):
Analyzes project performance and initiates actions to control scope,
schedule, and cost performance. Proactive approach to overseeing work
measures progress and takes actions to ensure budgets and deadlines are
achieved. Approves project plans, executes contract strategies to
undertake work and controls and authorizes expenditures. Initiates
actions to ensure compliance with project and quality management
processes and procedures. Assures that projects are completed within the
approved scope, schedule, and budget. More specifically:
• Coordinates with project stakeholders including other departments,
consultants, attorneys, utilities, regulatory agencies, government
agencies, and major customers. May represent the company and testify in
regulatory hearings or at Federal, State or local agency or municipal
meetings.
• Development and maintenance of detailed schedules and risk
management plans to execute projects
• Execution and management of multiple procurement efforts to obtain
contractors for design, construction, and oversight of projects
• Utilizes schedule management techniques, such as critical path and
earned value, to continuously monitor project progress and develop
corrective actions to maintain scope and cost of projects
• Investigation and analysis of variances with recommendation to
senior level management
• Ensuring a safe work environment through process and procedure
adherence and safety metrics
• Considers innovative ways to undertake work, promoting automation
and efficiencies in day-to-day work streams
• Responsible for Project accountability overview, making sure that
it complies with FERC, NERC and any other applicable regulation.
• Works with senior leadership on the risk definition, cost, and the
mitigation action analysis.
• Attendance at Executive management meetings, providing and
presenting reports and cost-schedule-risk views as required.

Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to mobilize matrixed team members to deliver projects on
time and under budget
• Expert in risk management and mitigation plans
• Development of cost loaded, critical path project schedules and
earned value reports
• Expert in utilizing financial spreadsheets for data analysis,
budgeting and planning.
• Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts
utilizing scheduling software tools (Primavera preferred)
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and implement with
project structure.
• Knowledge of main configuration and general arrangements of
networks (substations, overhead lines, and cable; gas gate and regulator
stations, distribution and storage) infrastructures
• Proven ability to lead teams and work in a team environment
Experience/Training:
• Experienced in managing heavy construction projects
• Experienced in contract negotiations and supplier management
• Proven experience obtaining siting permits
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Construction Safety Training
• Experience in public speaking, construction management, and
regulatory compliance
Required Education:
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years relevant experience required.
Degree in Engineering or experience in energy industry preferred.
• Project Management and OSHA Certification preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred.
1. Delivering for the Business:
• Global view of the Business – Competent
• Achieving Results and Continuous Improvements – Advanced
• Initiative – Advanced
• Innovation & Creativity – Competent
2. Global Relationships:
• Flexibility & Globalization – Advanced
• Customer Focus – Advanced
• Communicating & Influencing – Advanced
• Teamwork – Advanced
3. Managing People:
• Team Management – Advanced
• Developing Others – Competent

#OFFICE

#LI-DG1

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com

Job Posting End Date: