Director, Large Projects

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President, the Director is accountable and responsible for the overall project planning, organizing, management, supervision, coordination, and administration of all capital projects work for LUMA associated with Transmission Lines, Distribution Lines, Substations, Telecom facilities, Streetlights and associated work in order to achieve project completion on budget, on time, as per agreed scope and with proper risk and quality management.

This position supports LUMA through the planning and delivery of project work through all phases of new capital projects and is responsible for the effective planning and assigning appropriate resources in delivery of all phases of project.

Job Description:

• Interact and collaborate with the Construction Manager, Commissioning Manager, Project Managers, HSE lead, Commissioning Lead, and Construction Leads along with all applicable support services including contract admin, finance and project management.
• Responsible for assigning senior project managers, project managers and coordinators to projects for execution, including managing interfaces with contractors during construction and ensure that all Project deliverables are completed.
• Ensure contract policies and practices are followed to ensure the company achieves the accepted intent of agreements, have methods to manage change/exceptions and properly protects the company from failure risks.
• Ensure, evaluate and monitor the quality process within their area of responsibility, assuring that every aspect of their work and services meet or exceed customer expectations and are consistent with the quality goals of the company.
• Effectively communicate with appropriate internal and external groups including Municipal, State and Federal agencies, Indigenous Groups, contractors, and internal staff.
• Provide direction and mentorship to Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Project Coordinators to ensure that PMO Processes, Procedures, Quality Assurance and inspection programs are being adhered to.
• Excellent, organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proven skills in Project Execution and Contractor Management.
• A solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications along with Project Management tools (ex. MS projects, Primavera P6, SharePoint), and solid understanding of Earned Value Analysis and Management for monitoring, tracking and reporting of project progress updates.
• Supervisory skills relating to site management of multiple work groups and contractors.
• Safety Oriented ensuring safe work and safety of everyone.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

Additional Job Description:

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management from an accredited college or university or related field.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in a Large electrical utility environment with knowledge in design, construction, and commissioning of transmission, distribution systems, equipment and components, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working on Regulated Utilities and managing project interfaces with Regulatory Commission and Independent System Operators, International Aid Agency Interfaces on Large Utility Scale.
Good knowledge in Project Controls - scheduling, tasks development, WBS, Costs, Estimating, Risks and Reporting (to Regulatory and Federal Aid Agencies).
Strong ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and facilitate meetings as related to strategy, training, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Knowledge of OH&S Safety Regulations as well as applicable Municipal, States and Federal Legislation is considered an asset.
Solid Understanding of Earned Value Analysis and Management for monitoring, tracking and reporting of project progress updates.

Licenses/ Certifications:
Valid Driver's License

Travel Requirements:
Travels: Yes
Percent of Time: 30% Approximately
Overnight: Yes

Physical Demands:
If one-third of the time - "seldom" or "occasionally" If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently" If more than two-thirds of the time - "constantly"]
Stationary Position -Frequently
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
Climb - Seldom
Kneel - Seldom
Grab - Seldom
Bend - Seldom
Lift/carry over - 5-10 LBS
Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions:
Wet or Humid - Seldom

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.