Job Information
Avangrid Service Company Sr PM - Major Construction in Rochester, New York
Reports to: Manager - Projects Unit
Location: Rochester, NY -IN OFFICE
The salary range for this position is dependent on experience level ranging from $111,000.00 to $139,000.00
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for coordinating activities for Transmission/Distribution projects located in New York, and will manage resource requirements, priorities, investment plans, project execution strategy and internal/ external resource requirements. Projects may originate due to reliability, asset health, system capacity customer or other project need.
Responsibilities include meeting corporate goals for capital investment,
managing Construction Work in Progress, and energization of projects.
Must manage team performance to maximize the effectiveness of capital
budget delivery considering the environment, operating efficiency,
regulatory, CWIP and operational needs.
Represents the company in regulatory and public forums. Coordinate
activities of project team members including engineers, construction
managers, and external contractors. Facilitates the work of external
contractors and other internal business areas. Holds contractors
accountable for performance. Holds project team members accountable for
results. Provides technical and business advice to senior management
when required. Responsible for the overall project control and
reporting, providing leadership and coordination of the scheduling, cost
controlling and reporting processes and functions. Ensure projects are
delivered on schedule, within budget and in conformance to quality and
engineering standards.
Major Roles and Responsibilities (Scope of work - range of
responsibilities):
- Program and project management skills
- Leadership skills
- Works within the project unit, managing internal and external
- Oversees project budgets, O&M and Capital. Analyzes project
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 a project management and quality management processes
and procedures.
- Assures that projects are completed within the approved scope,
- Informs management and project teams regarding cost and schedule
- Coordinates with other departments, consultants, attorneys,
regulatory agencies, government agencies, and major customers. May
represent the company and testify in regulatory hearings or at Federal,
State, local agency or municipal meetings.
- Responsible for Project accountability overview, making sure it
- Considers innovative ways to undertake work, promoting automation
- Provides recommendations on policies and goals desired and
guidelines
- Responsible for ensuring the risk control system is utilized.
- Responsible for Risk definition, cost, and the Mitigation Action
- Attendance to Executive management meetings, providing and
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to mobilize and motivate team members to deliver
- Expert in integrating Scheduling IT tools and software: MS
- Expert in risk management and mitigation plans
- Expert in utilizing MS Excel for data analysis, budgeting and
- Ability to use and query SAP
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts
- Results oriented
- Understanding of quality assurance processes (QMS, EMS, ISO 9000,
- Knowledge of main configuration and general arrangements of
infrastructures
- Supervision of contractors
- Proven ability to lead teams and work in a team environment
- Team oriented
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in leading large teams.
- Experience leading implementation of complex initiatives/projects.
- Demonstrated understanding of utility operations, stakeholders, and customer interaction.
- Direct experience in business case development and benefits capture.
- Demonstrated experience in the execution of strategic objectives.
- Proven track record of achieving results in high pressure and high-profile assignments.
- Experienced in contract negotiations and supplier management
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or Business management required.
- 6-8 years relevant experience in project management field required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required or must be obtained within 1.5 years of entry to the position.
- MBA preferred.
Competency Requirements:
It is preferred that for this job, the candidate fulfills the
requirements in terms of levels indicated below.
1. Delivering for the Business:
- Global view of the Business - Advanced
- Achieving Results and continuous improvements - Advanced
- Initiative - Advanced
- Innovation & Creativity - Advanced
2. Global Relationships:
- Flexibility & Globalization - Competent
- Customer Focus - Advanced
- Communicating & Influencing - Advanced
- Team Work - Advanced
3. Global Leadership:
- Team management - Advanced
- Developing Others - Advanced
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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
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
Job Posting End Date:
October-25-2024
Minimum Salary: 111000.00 Maximum Salary: 139000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly