Senior, Transmission Project Manager

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Senior, Transmission Project Manager

Hiring Salary Range for Level II: $99,900 - $149,900

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

The Senior, Transmission Project Manager will oversee an Extra High Voltage (EHV) Transmission Line project from planning through completion. Collaborate closely with partnering utilities and be responsible for defining and managing the overall project scope. Duties include estimating, financial forecasting, and schedule tracking to ensure the project is completed safely, on time, within scope, and within budget. Provide oversight and coordination with planning studies, environmental permitting, regulatory filings, engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Project Planning and Initiation:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Coordinate with other subject matter experts (SME) to develop strategy to meet major milestones.
• Coordinate with SMEs, partners and consultants to obtain necessary permits and approvals from regulatory agencies.
• Define project goals, deliverables, and performance criteria.
• Build out of proper document control and Sharepoint site.

2. Project Execution:

• Oversee day-to-day project activities, ensuring adherence to project plans and standards including meeting structures, cadence, action item logs and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Manage consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks and issues.

3. Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.
• Facilitate regular project meetings and provide updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Foster strong relationships with member cooperatives, regulatory bodies, and community representatives.
• Address concerns and feedback from stakeholders promptly and professionally.

4. Budget and Cost Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources.
• Track project expenses and ensure cost control measures are in place.
• Prepare and present financial reports and forecasts to management.

5. Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure that all project activities comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure project integrity and safety.

6. Project Closure:

• Oversee project closeout activities, including final inspections, documentation, restoration, cost assignment to real assets, completion of depreciation schedules, and financial close.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and lessons learned sessions.
• Ensure that all project deliverables are completed to the satisfaction of stakeholders.

7. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction engineering/management with a Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in managing EHV transmission line projects. Experience with 345kV+ projects and NEPA process is greatly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of transmission line design, construction, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
• On-site project management experience and Substation commissioning oversite is preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Demands: Work indoors and outdoors, frequently in extreme heat, noise, and mechanical hazards. Occasionally work in extreme cold, at heights, and around explosive, electrical, fume/odor, dust, radiation, radioactive contamination, and chemical hazards. Work alongside or near heavy construction equipment, high-speed rotating machinery, high voltage, high amperage electrical equipment, and high pressure/temperature equipment systems and components.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

- Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
- Life insurance
- Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Robust Wellness Program
- New Flexible Work Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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