Senior Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: CenterPoint Energy, Inc
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the team and stakeholders on all aspects of the project lifecycle process including project initiation, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. This position is responsible for the creation and/or management of the project schedule, project budget, project resources including third-party vendors, contractors, customers, and local agencies. Responsible for the overall successful delivery of project scope, budget, and schedule. Manage and leads the project team and the project management process, and is the single point of accountability for the entire project. Identify and mitigate project risk, issues and coordinate and manage obstacles for the project team members and stakeholders. Responsible for compliance with regulatory, customer and stakeholder functional procedures during all project phases and accountable for the metric tracking of project through the different stages of the project.
Essential Functions:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Business Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management.
A minimum of 5 years of applicable work experience related to CenterPoint Energy's engineering and construction work practices can be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of applicable work experience in engineering, project management, construction management, or construction operations in Substation, Transmission, Major Underground, and/or Distribution in the electric utility or the wireless antenna and/or fiber communication network industries.
We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
What we bring to you
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 02/06/2025
Posting End Date: 02/28/2025
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
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Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job Summary:
The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the team and stakeholders on all aspects of the project lifecycle process including project initiation, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. This position is responsible for the creation and/or management of the project schedule, project budget, project resources including third-party vendors, contractors, customers, and local agencies. Responsible for the overall successful delivery of project scope, budget, and schedule. Manage and leads the project team and the project management process, and is the single point of accountability for the entire project. Identify and mitigate project risk, issues and coordinate and manage obstacles for the project team members and stakeholders. Responsible for compliance with regulatory, customer and stakeholder functional procedures during all project phases and accountable for the metric tracking of project through the different stages of the project.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as project point of contact regarding efforts such as coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and budgeting.
- Provide overall management of projects from engineering to completion including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
- Manage internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), legal coordination, risk management, and change management.
- Manage all aspects of project communication.
- Work with design engineers, operations, and other stakeholders to coordinate all aspects of schedules and cost estimates.
- Develop and maintain status reports for schedules, cost estimates/budgets/actuals, material delivery, and other aspects of projects.
- Schedule and facilitate team meetings with engineering, construction contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Provide updates to project schedules periodically for management review.
- Review and ensure accuracy of invoicing for labor and materials for assigned projects.
- Track material purchase orders, storeroom orders and material delivery dates for input into the schedules for assigned projects.
- Update monthly cost estimates for actual costs of purchased materials and contracted labor.
- Coordinate planned outage requirements for projects with operations to help facilitate scheduling and installation of the projects and minimize outage scope.
- Manage conflict that arises within the project team.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Business Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management.
A minimum of 5 years of applicable work experience related to CenterPoint Energy's engineering and construction work practices can be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of applicable work experience in engineering, project management, construction management, or construction operations in Substation, Transmission, Major Underground, and/or Distribution in the electric utility or the wireless antenna and/or fiber communication network industries.
- Professional Registration or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
- Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
- Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
- Demonstrated success in project management.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office products with specific experience in developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and external stakeholders.
We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 02/06/2025
Posting End Date: 02/28/2025
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
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