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Duquesne Light Company · 1 day ago

Project Mgr II

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy. The Project Manager II is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure their successful completion within a specified scope, budget, and timeframe.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Plans, executes, controls and coordinates internal resources and external consultants and contractors in various activities associated with capital construction projects assigned to them in order to support organizational goals and objectives

Work with Project Sponsor and team to define the scope of the project. Clarify the limitations or parameters of the project and clearly identify any aspects that are not to be included. In specifying what will and will not be included, the project scope must be made clear to the stakeholders, senior management and team members involved, what product or service will be delivered. Identify high level risks. Identify Stakeholders. Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated for success at its completion. Assist Sponsor, Planning and Asset Management teams in schematic level cost estimating

Identify requirements. Define Scope. Sequence activities. Develop a high-level schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities. Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project. Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project. Complete risk management plan and register. Develop communications plan. Work with Sourcing Group to plan procurement. Develop budget and forecasts, evaluate cost estimates as developed internally and by consultants

Manage and monitor changes. Monitor and control risks. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Communicate budget/forecast/cash flow variances clearly and in a timely manner. Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures. Monitor forecasts and cash flow projections. Report actual cash flow and forecasted spend variances to management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly). Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures. Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date. Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation as outlined in DLC Capital Project Management Manual and Capital Planning Process

Perform closeout tasks as defined in DLC policy and procedures. Document lessons learned, Assemble and organize project documentation for later reference

Other duties as assigned

Storm Duties

Qualification

Budget ManagementRisk ManagementProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteNERC/FERC StandardsContract AdministrationLeadershipCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Demonstrated ability to organize and lead others

5+ years in utility or other regulated environment with capital projects as a project manager responsible for scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety

Must have a strong commitment to safety and be able to act in a leadership role in this area

Ability to perform job duties while adhering to the highest ethical standards

Ability to understand and work within NERC/FERC standards

Ability to follow stringent security rules, regulations and protocols

Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to understand MS Project or Primavera P6

Ability to analyze and develop strategies to efficiently schedule projects

Must be comfortable with change and complexity in dynamic environments

Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, and manage the work of others

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to present in a professional manner and represent the company image

Strong contract administration and change control skills

Strong negotiating skills