Project Manager 1

The purpose of this position is to provide project management support and leadership for projects that are essential to Wabash Valley Power Alliance’s operations and long-term success. This role works closely with internal teams, external partners, and member cooperatives to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and successfully.

Essential duties & responsibilities of this role include: 

• Under some supervision, leads all matters associated with the execution of projects, including engineering design, budgeting and Cost Management, Schedule Management, Subcontractor Management, Substation or Transmission Line Construction, Risk Management and internal and external project Stakeholder Management.
• Leads project teams consisting of both internal and external engineering resources, project controls, and construction resources.
• Review and oversee deliverables from internal and external resources. E.g. Design deliverables, Land Acquisition, Materials
• Facilitates Construction Readiness reviews, Onsite Pre-con Meetings, Status Update meetings, & Lessons Learned sessions on completed projects.
• May be requested to assist other PM’s for the purpose of training prior to being assigned a specific project.
• Provides input on WVPA project management processes.
• Coordinate with Subcontractor from Bid phase through Final deliverables.
• Communicate project updates with Co-Op member on regular basis.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience, degree in a technical or business field preferred. Equivalent Work experience defined as minimum of three (3) years of experience in managing complex projects with exposure to engineering, project controls, construction, project coordination or other closely related discipline.
• Knowledge of PMI based project management competency areas and methodologies and experience applying these methods to management of projects.  Primary PEMBOK Knowledge Areas Project Schedule, Communication, & Stakeholder Management.

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or willingness to obtain within reasonable amount of time.
• Prior experience (2 years) working in an electric utility environment preferred.
• Experience with excel and or P6 Scheduling is a plus.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.