Project Specialist - Project & Work Resource Mgmt - Electric Operations

Job Description

The Project Management Office (PMO) is a centralized department, established to provide project and program management services to the Electric Operation organization. The department's mandate is to ensure regulatory and spec compliance, and to manage capital projects funded at $2.5M and above, and capital programs funded at $10M and above. Core functions also includes leading cross functional teams to successfully deliver schedule attainment, operations excellence, cost management, the integration of project management methodology and best practices, and to promote a zero-harm work environment. The PMO team also plays and integral role during all phases of the project life cycle (initiation, plan, execute, monitor and control, and closeout).The Project Specialist (2H) under supervision maintains standards for project and/or program management within Electric Operations through the attainment of schedule dates, milestones, project, and program target goals. The Project Specialist also manages, participates, and contributes to the production of deliverables and work products during the project planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Identify process and resources needed to execute work scope.
• Respond with agility to changing business needs.
• Lead cross functional project teams.
• Provide project and program status updates.
• Manage customer expectations.
• Promote safety and operations excellence through project management excellence.
• Use Microsoft office products to deliver impactful presentations and analysis.
• Tracks and resolve or escalate, issues, risks and change requests.
• Demonstrate core business skills and specialized knowledge that will advance PMO's objectives and contribute to the department's goals.
• Quality assurance and quality control of work products and deliverables.
• Responsible for performing other related assignments as required including representing the Company at project and program meetings.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 7 years of work
• experience within
• industry or
• Associate's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of work
• experience within
• industry or
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of work
• experience within
• industry

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field and five years of utility or consulting experience

Relevant Work Experience

• 3-5 years An in-depth and broad understanding of problem identification, analysis and
• resolution. Required
• 3-5 years Knowledge of electric distribution systems. Required
• 3-5 years Must be analytical and detailed oriented and have excellent verbal and written
• communication skills. Required
• 3-5 years Must have experience in the design, construction, capital projects. Required
• 3-5 years Possess strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Project,
• Microsoft Visio, and MS Office Suite. Required
• 3-5 years Must have experience in directing project planning, budgeting and establishing
• critical project objectives. Required
• 3-5 years Must have knowledge of the business operations in the areas of engineering and
• design, construction, purchasing, scheduling, logistics and cost control. Required
• 3-5 years Must demonstrate experience in budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring quality of all
• project elements including ability to manage complex projects with multiple subprojects. Required
• 3-5 years Must demonstrate awareness of the stages that a project goes through and the
• problems that surface during the execution of the project's initiatives. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Project Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred
• Certified Project Management (CPM) Preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

About Us

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

About the Team

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com