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TECO Peoples Gas · 12 hours ago

Gas Design Project Manager (Ft Lauderdale)

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast, offering diverse career opportunities. The Gas Design Project Manager will support distribution system construction and maintenance projects, ensuring successful scheduling and completion of projects while maintaining customer satisfaction.

EnergyEnergy ManagementOil and GasService Industry

Responsibilities

Works independently on complex and varied assignments/projects utilizing considerable analytical skills, judgment and ingenuity

Possesses strong knowledge in a specialty and/or functional area and operates with substantial latitude

Responsible for the overall project management associated with the design and installation of natural gas facilities and other infrastructure, inclusive of the strategic planning and modeling Synergee of the natural gas transmission and distribution network

May be responsible for assigning and inspecting the work of the Gas Design Technician I and II (GDT I/II)

Meets with internal and external customers and/or their agents (“customers”) to conduct needs and feasibility assessments on new construction projects and load additions, and to determine the schedule and required completion dates (“targeted schedule dates”) of different construction phases

Represents customers in construction update meetings with various PGS departments, municipalities, FDOT, and others

Manages communication with all involved entities concerning any upgrades in the construction schedule or other changes with potential impact, documenting updates through letters and emails, as necessary

Coordinates the construction activities between all the departments involved in the facility installation process within PGS

Creates and/or processes Work Order (WO) and Construction requests in PowerPlant and/or a Work ManagementWorkflow database system

Performs feasibility and load analysis to determine the most efficient, economical and reliable solutions for customers and the PGS distribution system

Estimates the gas loads and pressure delivery for customers and determines actual or proposed field measurements

Models these conditions in the appropriate software applications (Synergee/Stoner) to determine optimal system design to meet customers’ needs while ensuring all results are compliant with system integrity and respective regulatory requirements

Uses PGS’s geographical information system (GIS) and other CAD software packages to draw the proposed and existing gas distribution facilities (company assets), as well as maintains, updates, and optimizes the GIS platform in conformance to company standards, and federal and state guidelines

Produces, coordinates, and/or oversees the production of construction plans, easement agreements, right-of-way permit drawings, project charters, and Gantt charts, for Distribution Operations, Real Estate and/or Contractors:

Verifies locations of PGS’s existing and proposed facilities and any third parties’ infrastructures (water, sewer, storm, electric, telephone, and cable lines) are adequately identified on the construction prints, and all installation specifications are captured

Based on the scope of construction and company safety standards, determines necessity and scale of the Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) plan that Operations and/or contractors will need for completing work in the right-of-way

Produce construction cost estimates (including labor, materials, and equipment) and obtains/calculates projected four-year revenue (MACC) as needed

Determines and communicates the need for Construction Deposits and/or Contribution-in-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC) charges based on PGS revenue shortage/excess costs in the following situations:

Estimates PGS construction costs relative to the projected four-year PGS revenue for the project

Tracks and reviews Construction Deposit activity as prescribed within tariff guidelines

In support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, review financial data in PowerPlant related to Engineering, Field Construction and Operations construction and maintenance activities

Verified activities are coded to the correct classification and charged to the appropriate accounts (Capital vs. O&M)

Assist in the preparation of annual Capital and O&M budgets with its correspondent development of monthly forecasts

Monitors, reviews, and processes contractor’s contracts for Engineering, Construction, Mapping, and other activities inclusive of bid packages, purchase requisition, material worksheets, invoices (inclusive of validation and reconciliation), As-builds, GPS data points, etc., necessary in the satisfactory completion of said projects in support of Capital and O&M activities

For capital specific construction projects (greater than $500,000.00), produce budget estimates for TECO Partners, Engineering, and Operations

Provide engineering and project management for:

Large Master-planned, multi-parcel residential developments for coordination over many years

Commercial projects that may include shopping malls, large retail, schools, hospitals, etc

Investigate, respond to and document assigned Public Service Commission inquires

Routinely provides project leadership on all levels of new construction and specified internal projects

Manages and prioritizes multiple engineering/construction projects, obtaining the necessary authorization for project expenditures, and effectively identifying and resolving routine to moderately complex issues as they pertain to the project management role

Performs in a leadership role with regards to local department and team development efforts by participating in complex technical/procedural studies and reporting the results to management to implement change

May be required to represent PGS in front of governmental and regulatory agencies such as Permitting bodies and Public Service Commission

Performs system load analysis and makes recommendations as to the most efficient, economical, and reliable solutions to maintain and/or expand the natural gas transmission and distribution system network as part of the strategic system planning while maintaining and preserving its safety and integrity in compliance with Federal, State, Local, and Company codes, standards, and guidelines

Serves as team lead when needed

Mentors less experienced GDT I/II/III

Trains other departments on various aspects of processes and procedures

Qualification

Natural Gas Industry KnowledgeGIS Software ProficiencyProject ManagementPowerPlant SystemCost EstimationAnalytical SkillsTeam DevelopmentCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

A minimum of an Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited college/university is required. Related fields include disciplines such as Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Applied Sciences, or Business Administration

Driver License with a safe driving record

A minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in progressively more complex technical assignments, directly related to the Duties and Responsibilities of this position and the items described in the Knowledge, Skills and Ability section is required

Demonstrated and sustained above expected performance as a GDT II or equivalent role with another utility with the ability and potential for assuming greater responsibility

Demonstrated strong project leadership, training and communication skills and the ability to lead projects of increasing complexity and diversity

Obtains, demonstrates and maintains adequate level of knowledge regarding natural gas quality issues and industry in general

Preferred

A Bachelor's degree, in a related field from an accredited college/university is desirable

Florida Underground Utilities Contractor license, and/or Fuel Transmission and Distribution Lines Certificate of Competency. Maintenance of Traffic MOT (ATSSA) certification

A minimum of 4 years as a GDT III

Must successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to quickly redirect focus for changing priorities as needed

Benefits

Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.

Retirement Planning: Secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive Pension plan.

Ownership Opportunities: Participate in Emera’s Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid Parental Leave

Growth and Development: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.