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Emera Maine · 2 months ago

PROJECT MANAGER-LARGE SCALE TECHNICAL STATION

Hampden, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Versant Power is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine. The Project Manager will oversee the development and construction of large-scale transmission and distribution substation projects, ensuring project governance, compliance, and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Provides project management, technical oversight and leadership expertise in the development and construction of transmission and distribution projects. There will be significant management of engineering consultants and service/construction contractors

Leads multi-disciplined teams comprised of internal and external members through project development, preparation, approval and execution phases including: cost estimate preparation, stakeholder consultation and approvals (eg. ISO requirements for technical study, adverse impacts, acceptance, etc.), developer agreements, business approvals, assurance of permits and land acquisition, material procurement, contract procurement, construction management, safety oversight, witness testing and commissioning

Responsible for all project governance including developing and maintaining project scope, budgets and forecasts, necessary project approvals, controls, and closure

Maintains project accuracy in the Capital Management System, and uses project management software (Microsoft Project, MS Excel etc.) to schedule, track and coordinate projects

Work with the Legal Department on the development and management of contracts and agreements for all phases of transmission and distribution projects, including conducting bid processes and contract negotiations

Provides or obtains the necessary expertise to assist in preparing business cases, financial analysis, management decision making and issue escalation

Keeps records to facilitate the proper close-out of projects including change orders, commissioning records, operational guides upon turnover to operations, and appropriate financial records

Ensures safety performance and compliance for projects. Ensures implementation of the Company Contractor Safety Program

Ensures that Versants technical and planning design standards are employed as required

Responsible for project scheduling and coordination with appropriate stakeholders (external), Asset Management, Distributed Generation, Line Operations, PST and System Operations

Manages communication and relationships with external parties including regulatory, developers, local municipalities, property owners and businesses, and coordinates these efforts with internal resources

Understands and complies with all internal project development and procurement processes

Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instructions, and specific responsibilities as defined in individual procedures and instructions. Reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department

Performs other related duties as assigned including designated duties associated with storm restoration

Qualification

Transmission/Distribution ExperienceProject ManagementLeadership SkillsTechnical OversightContract ManagementCapital Management SystemProject Management SoftwareTeam-Building SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

A formal education degree, in electrical power systems, is preferred; other skills and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Position requires a minimum of five years of experience in project management, transmission/distribution line or substation operations and construction, or related fields

Position requires strong business acumen, project management, leadership and general management skills

Requires skills in work planning, scheduling, forecasting, organizing and analysis

Strong interpersonal, organizational and team-building skills required

Position requires excellent technology skills, including proficiency in project management/scheduling software, Capital Management System, Excel, Project, Word, Power point, Smart Sheet, and internal Company planning systems

Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken required

Comfortable with public speaking

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities, schedules, budgets, and meet deal lines

Position requires current Maine Driver's License