Project Manager (Engineering)

Provide end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for multiple, complex projects with responsibility for project initiation, approval, scope, schedule, cost, resource planning, risk management, and stage gate approach to project management. Manage alignment of financial, compliance, safety, customer and operational goals between/among projects and the BU or corporation. Lead the project team to achieve all critical financial, timing, operational, and change management metrics. Ensure effective sourcing, management and engagement of all resources.NOTE: This position maps to our Engineering classification and agencies. This position is intended for roles requiring technical experience such as engineering or construction. Manages the entire project lifecycle from project definition through implementation. Accountable for meeting agreed upon scope, cost, schedule and quality measures. Develops project plan and drives project milestones. Establishes effective communication plan with project team and key stakeholders. Provides day-to-day direction to project resources and ensures the project teams are provided the resources and support that enable the teams to reach their defined objectives. Ensures effective change management occurs throughout the course of the project. Responsible for preparation of documentation and status reports. Role requires excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal, negotiation, project planning, judgment, leadership, decision-making, analysis and problem-solving skills. Expert knowledge of MS Office1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).This role is a Project Manager (Engineering) supporting the Processing Controls Engineering group within the gas organization. The PM will manage multiple capital projects related to facilities and stations on the natural gas transmission and distribution system.Key scope details:Typically 6–8 projects per yearProject values range from approximately $300K to $2.5MProjects are usually two-year duration:Year 1: Engineering and permittingYear 2: ConstructionPM will manage projects at various phases simultaneously1. What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?Project management experience in the natural gas utility spaceExperience with utility or LDC transmission/distribution projectsStrong understanding of scope, schedule, and budget managementFinancial forecasting, estimating, and accrualsComfort managing multiple concurrent projects2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?Strong written and verbal communicationAbility to present to leadership (Stage Gate reviews)Conflict resolutionOrganization and prioritizationStakeholder and vendor management3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?7+ years of experience preferredBackground in gas facilities and stations is idealExperience working for utilities or LDCs4. Are there any specific companies you like to see on a candidate's resume?Examples given (not required):PG&ESoCalGasSouthwest GasNational GridPeoples GasMidAmerican EnergySpirePuget Sound utilities or similar organizations5. Are there any certifications that the candidate must possess?Not required, but preferred:PMPPE (can substitute for PMP in some cases)6. Are there any preferred or "nice to have" skills?Primavera P6 familiarityTechnical engineering backgroundExperience in facilities and station projectsStrong Excel and SAP exposure