Responsibilities
- Project Planning Delineates the scope, budgeting, scheduling and resource and performance requirements for the most complex substation, transmission and/or distribution construction and other major capital projects; establishes project implementation plans; oversees preparation of bid documents, conduct of site visits, review and evaluation of bid proposals and review of contractor construction plans and safety, crane lifts and shoring plans; negotiates contract terms and makes recommendations for contract awards for the most complex projects; uses proven project management tools and systems.
- Environmental Requirements Oversees and ensures coordination of permit/environmental requirements for highly environmentally sensitive and the most complex projects; provides updates to PGE’s Environmental Services.
- Constructability Oversees and provides authoritative advice on integrating construction knowledge into the conceptual planning, design, construction and field operations of a project with the goal to achieve timely, accurate and cost-effective overall project objectives; reviews construction processes for the most complex projects from start to finish during preconstruction phase; identifies obstacles before the project is built to reduce or prevent errors, delays and cost overruns.
- Project Coordination Manages multidiscipline construction activities with T&D management and engineering personnel and consultants for the most complex projects; coordinates work activities with substation and line personnel to minimize risk to transmission and distribution (T&D) system operations; monitors project status to ensure schedule is maintained and completion is timely; tracks budget; assesses project performance; reports progress; identifies potential problems; evaluates effectiveness of project processes; ensures construction activities support system outage windows and operations priorities; provides training, oversight and coordination of internal and external inspection resources.
- Contract Administration For the most complex projects, screens potential bidders on contracts, manages contracts as PGE representative, monitors contractors’ work and verifies materials and workmanship to ensure contract deliverables meet contract specifications; ensures compliance with permits; negotiates changes with contractor and prepares change orders; reviews and approves payment of invoices.
- Safety Practices and Training Assures project safety by establishing and maintaining effective communication between engineering and construction participants and by ensuring the use of safe working practices in accordance with company safety culture, safety programs and policies and relevant state and federal laws, regulations and requirements; designs and provides safety training to contractors when necessary.
- Claims and Issue Resolution Develops effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts; identifies and resolves contractor performance issues or problems and contractor claims, including settling disputes with and among contractors and subcontractors.
Qualifications
Required, Senior:
- Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience Typically, Eight or more years in managing complex construction projects or related field.
- Valid Driver's License required
Required, Staff:
- Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience Typically, Five or more years in managing complex construction projects or related field.
- Valid Driver's License required
Preferred:
- CCM or PMP current certification
- Advanced knowledge of T&D Line design, operation, construction processes and maintenance practices
- Advanced knowledge of construction practices and applicable codes and standards
- Advanced knowledge of procurement and contract administration, including PGE policies and procedures
- Intermediate knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimates.
- Intermediate knowledge of heavy civil construction materials, processes and equipment
- Advanced knowledge of federal and state safety laws, regulations and requirements and company safety practices, policies, program and reporting requirements
- Intermediate computer skills using software applications for construction project management
Physical Capabilities
- Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
- Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
- Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
- Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lbs.
- Carrying: Up to 50 lbs.
- Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):
- Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
- Confined spaces
- Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
- Stairs (over 10 steps)
- Ladders (over 10 rungs)
Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):
- Office
- Plant
- Field
PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite and in the field. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.
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Compensation Range:
$92,550.00 - $183,000.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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June 11, 2024