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***This position can be hired as either a Project Manager I or one level higher as a Project Manager II depending on experience***

The Project Manager I (PM-I) has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. This position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.

The position is typically assigned a portfolio of "White" or "Green" ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher ranked projects with greater risk may also be assigned when accompanied with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP).

The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies. This position may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets. This position serves as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.

Entry to this level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.

The Project Manager II (PM-II) position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. PM-II position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.

The position is typically assigned a portfolio of “White” or “Green” ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher ranked projects with greater risk may also be assigned when accompanied with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP).The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies.

PM-II’s may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets.PM-II’s serve as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.

Progression to this level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Create / Staff / Lead Project Team

This position provides leadership, oversight, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the project (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission, etc.).

PM-I's guide matrixed members of the team daily. They interface with functional leaders of matrixed team members regarding placement, development, and conflict resolution.

Establish and maintain communications among project/programs stakeholders

Structure, lead, or assist in project related meetings to ensure open communication between team members, key stakeholders, and management.

Prepare, communicate, or report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly required communication.

Assure Project Plans and appropriate reporting means are developed and communicated according to PMCoE Standards and Business Unit implementing procedures. Effectively communicate with appropriate management/governance team.

Plan assigned project(s) including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects

Champion the process of project planning including scope and work definition, estimating, schedule formation, monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, turnover to operations, warranty management, and integration processes as applicable.

Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost and schedule constraints

Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), schedule, external communication, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, contractor and supplier strategy, resource plan, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out.

Basic Qualifications

***This position can be hired as either a Project Manager I or Project Manager II depending on experience***

Project Manager I

Associate's Degree AND

2 years minimum required related experience

In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 5 years minimum required related experience

Project Manager II

Bachelor’s Degree AND

5 years minimum required related experience

In Lieu of Degree, High School / GED AND 9 years minimum required related experience

Desired Qualifications
• Master's degree in Project management or
• Master's degree in Business Administration
• Project Management Professional and/or Professional Engineer and/or Certified Associate of Project Management and/or Utility Technical Certifications/Training and/or Construction Management Institute International (CMII) Certification

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with successful execution of high-volume portfolios.

Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving

Project related work experience

Risk Management, Project Leadership, Proven Collaborative Team Member

Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge

Working knowledge to proficiency in project related Scheduling/ Cost Controls

Working Conditions - Hybrid Mobility Classification

Specific Requirements

The Project Manager I may have relationships with individuals in the following organizations ranging from individual contributors to Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management):

Community Relations

Enterprise Security

Finance

Engineering

Environmental, Health and Safety

Global Risk Management and Insurance

Human Resources

Stakeholder Engagement

Quality

Development

Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE)

Project Controls

Construction Management

Supply Chain

Legal Department

Operations

Corporate Communications

Regulatory and Compliance

Fuels

Others

Sales/Marketing Leadership of external Suppliers/Vendors

Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors

Regulatory agencies

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, July 18, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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