Construction Project Manager I / II / III (Richmond, Hybrid)

Construction Project Manager I / II / III (Richmond, Hybrid)

Join Dominion Energy Project Construction group as we help Dominion Energy comply with the Virginia Clean Economy Act and re-create the future of renewable energy. Innovation is a core value with us! We are looking for people who want to join an ambitious driven team that continues to push for excellence and integrity. The Project Manager with interconnection responsibilities will report to the Manager - Construction Projects as the project manager for new construction and uprate projects across all of Dominion Generation. This includes regulated and merchant project work, supporting solar, off-shore wind, battery storage, small modular reactors, renewable, and fossil-fuel fired generation facilities. This role requires an individual with technical understanding of generation, transmission, and distribution facilities and the ability to simultaneously manage a large workload while working with a wide variety of stakeholders to achieve successful completion of Company goals. Looking for individuals who are talented, detail-oriented, and have demonstrated the ability to work back from core customer needs. Consistently manages stakeholder expectations, schedules, budgets, and multiple work scopes efficiently with high level of organization and attention to detail. Project Managers are comfortable working with developers, engineers, local officials, real estate professionals, contractors, and other external team members from initial site review through EPC contract negotiation to final permitting, construction, commissioning, and post-COD activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PJM, Virginia State, and other utility interconnection queue submittals for acquired, self-developed and uprate projects.
• Assist with the advancement of project queue positions through the appropriate queue processes in a manner that supports Company goals related to schedule and budget.
• Participate in interconnection diligence efforts for acquisition and PPA projects.
• Provide interconnection status updates for all projects during construction.
• Assume functional responsibility for payment of all interconnection invoicing.
• Provide limited technical support related to metering and operational requirements for generation projects.
• Work with technical and non-technical business owners / partners to overcome obstacles and deliver results.
• Manage projects and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with business partners including developers, real estate, construction managers, architects & engineers, and EPC Contractors.
• Evaluate site feasibility relative to applicable interconnection requirements.
• Create estimates for capital requests, and other planning efforts.
• Establish effective relationships with project stakeholders to foster successful on-time and on-budget project completion.
• Develop and document interconnection-related processes and procedures.
• Participate in weekly coordination meetings as needed and submit weekly progress reports to keep all parties aligned on scope, schedule, permitting and budget.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Construction Project Manager I : 0-2 years experience in leading and managing complex projects, or managing multi-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Construction Project Manager II : 3+ years experience in leading and managing complex projects, or managing multi-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Construction Project Manager III : 5+ years experience in leading and managing complex projects, or managing multi-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Has solid knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools and best practices, and applies them to solve project problems and issues. Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and coaching project teams and stakeholders, and in managing changes, risks, and uncertainties. Communicates clearly and professionally with diverse audiences, using appropriate verbal, written, and visual techniques. Ability to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close complex projects within time, cost, and quality constraints, using project management tools and software. Ability to create and sustain a positive project culture, adapt to changing project requirements and environments, and implement lessons learned and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with project management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk analysis. Knowledge of power generation, transmission, distribution, and energy markets. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Education Requirements

Education Level : Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education : Bachelors.

Disciplines preferred : Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related degrees that are applicable to Project Construction in utilities.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

GWO is required for positions required to support Offshore Wind.

Preferred : EIT, PE, PMP, PMI-CP

Working Conditions

Cold 26-50%

Heat 26-50%

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel 26-50%

Other Working Conditions

There may be additional working conditions that do not appear here. Please contact your HR Business Partner for more information.

Test Description

No testing required.

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include : health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and / or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.