EDS Project Manager I

EDS Project Manager I

Leads cross functional teams to assure projects and programs are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget. Leads transmission & substation programs, process improvements and selected distribution projects to ensure the successful execution.

Tasks and responsibilities include :

• Leading the Facility General Routing and Siting process for Transmission & Substation facilities
• Managing schedules, critical paths and their variances
• Managing project risks including compliance with CPS Energy policies and procedures
• Meeting with customers, state and local agencies, civic associations, business and community leaders, property owners and attorneys
• Reading and interpreting construction design / contract documents
• Assisting with integration of resources and budgets for capital expenditures
• Performing various analytical related works as required
• Tracking contract administration and resource scheduling for capital projects
• Providing timely notification and resolution of project changes and risks
• Reporting achievement of financial and operating goals
• Participating in EDS Monthly Project Update meetings
• Identifying and encouraging safe working practices
• Participating in and providing input to area budget
• Making frequent independent decisions and recommendations
• Providing input and / or assisting with the review and evaluation of lower level personnel
• Providing project management support to other work areas
• Leading cross-functional teams, coordinating with other related areas to complete project tasks
• Performing other project and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Required skills include experience designing, leading or project-managing substation, transmission, distribution, and / or electric utility projects, ability to apply a broad knowledge of project management methodologies, practices and procedures, and strong people skills with a bias for a collaborative working style.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree from an accredited institution, PMP Certification and / or passed Principles and Practice of Engineer, strong planning and analytical skills, experience in the Utility industry, and consulting experience.

Competencies include working with ambiguity, serving customers, communicating effectively, setting a strategic vision, and driving for results.

Minimum education required is a Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an ABET accredited university.

The working environment includes performing work indoors & outdoors, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of computing equipment, telephone, & printer / copier. Ability to travel to and from business related events. After hours work may be required.

Physical demands include exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.