Project Manager (Hybrid)

Job Title : 11679 Job Number : Project Manager 3 (Engineering) - Transmission Projects Location : Vancouver, WA Hybrid : Onsite 3 days per 2 wk period Travel : up to 20% for field and site locations, including some overnight travel Overtime : 10% anticipated Length : 1+ yrs, up to 5 years MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check SUMMARY This high-level contract Project Manager position provides expertise and hands-on assistance to the Transmission Project Management organization, which executes and delivers most of the client's Transmission Capital Projects. The position will manage the integration and execution of assigned Transmission capital projects, such as telecommunication projects along with Non-Electric Facilities, and Security expense / capital projects. This is an emerging area, with a focus on workload planning and integration in conjunction with the transmission capital project process. While this position will be funded through the organization, the position may also provide support to the multiple TEP tier 4 organizations, (PMO Telecommunications, Facilities, & Security), (PMO Lines), and (PMO Subs). POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, initiate, and facilitate Transmission projects from inception to conclusion and in accordance with corporate and industry project management principles and standards. Coordinate activities for designated project(s) to verify that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Issue project status reports on a regular or as requested basis Identify and request resources and resolve resource allocation issues with business units and performance managers. Alert staff of any resource allocation issues and recommend solutions. Support the project team through the project management process (creating and implementing the project management plan); schedule and facilitate team meetings and coordinate activities of sub-teams. Participate in monthly group level project manager meetings. Support Transmission managers in planning and building new high voltage substations, and upgrading existing substations Actively engage with the business to properly understand the business needs, identify dependencies, project expectations, milestones, resources and other initiatives, and assist the manager in deploying the solution. Facilitate the implementation of the project daily (may include multiple projects) regarding scope, budget, schedule, and quality. Provide updates and findings to the manager. Maintain consistent communication with the project sponsor, performance managers, and clients on the progress of the project versus the plan. Prepare, estimate, recommend, and monitor the budget for the project (monitors project funding and overall budget). Provide data to the manager for review and approval. Alert the manager of any project funding concerns. Facilitate project requirements, milestones, and project expectations; and monitor the project schedule. Allocate time in the project plan for the project team to attend all recommended training. Take a proactive stance regarding risk management by alerting the manager to areas of risk. Alert the manager of any obstacles or work with the sponsor or performance managers and provide recommendations to remove roadblocks so that the team can complete the project. REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience : A master's degree is preferred. Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, business administration, computer science, or other closely related technical fields are preferred 10 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree. 12 years of experience is required with bachelor's degree not in applicable fields. 14 years direct work experience is required with no Degree. Experience should include project management experience on projects relating to some or all the following : (Utility Physical Security and Compliance; High Voltage Substation; and / or Telecommunication Systems). Note : Level 3 is typically responsible for medium-to large-sized projects (25M and higher cost). Required Technical Skills & Experience 5 years of demonstrated project management experience on projects using industry standard methods and tools for managing schedules, dependencies, resources, funding, and developing technical specifications and project plans Experience accurately assessing and estimating project costs. Experience writing and understanding functional and technical specifications Experience with developing project schedule timelines to reflect major tasks (planning, design, procurement, construction, testing). Experience with SharePoint or similar program. Experience with Visio or similar program Experience with MS Project or similar program Preferred Skills & Experience PMI or PMP certification. Demonstrated proficiency with ArcMap or similar GIS program Experience with electric utility industry data. Working knowledge of the Electrical Substation environment, functional and technical specifications, and life-cycle management Pre-Employment Requirement All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background / criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. About APR Staffing APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have been recent award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest. Employment Type : Contract Years Experience : 10 - 15 years Salary : $60 - $73 Hourly Bonus / Commission : No