The Senior Project Manager will oversee and lead complex gas infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with company goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management within the gas or energy sector, along with knowledge of gas compressor stations, storage facilities, and associated infrastructure.
This role works collaboratively with the Engineering organization, as well as the PMO, Gas Operations, Gas Supply and other organizations internal and external to enable successful delivery of assigned projects.
The Senior Project Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on PMO processes, tools, and deliverables to support other Engineering resources operating in a project management capacity. They will also actively identify, assess, and implement process improvements within the PMO.
Responsibilities
Prepare and submit PMO required documentation throughout the project lifecycle process.
Lead all aspects of the project building process, coordinating actions of internal staff and external consulting engineers throughout the design and construction process.
Ensure compliance with all industry regulations, environmental laws, safety standards, and relevant code requirements.
Coordinate the building permit application process and required building department inspections.
Oversee transmittals, submittals, and request for information (RFI) processes and tracking, ensuring stakeholder involvement in the review of drawings and technical specifications. Assure compliance with and coordinate inspections as required by NWN Field Operations Manual (FOM)
Develop project schedules, including forecasts for material supplies and personnel, routinely reviewing and updating schedules.
Develop, manage, and update project actual and forecast costs, conducting analyses to identify and remediate variances as needed.
Identify, collect, and manage project risks, defining mitigation plans and resolving issues to ensure project success.
Assess, document, and communicate project schedule, scope, and cost through Change Requests following PMO change management practices.
Manage vendor and contractor schedules, deliverables, and costs according to their respective Statements of Work (SOW). Integrate vendor project information into the overall project plan.
Maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, and key industry partners.
Provide clear guidance to project team members regarding tasks, deadlines, and expectations, while addressing and resolving performance concerns.
Develop and implement project communications plans, including meetings, status reports, and monthly portfolio reviews.
Lead routine and special project team meetings and present project status reports to engineering management and stakeholders.
Drive process improvements and implement PMO PM best practices to enhance project efficiency.
Utilize NWN project management software to track project progress and document milestones.
Requires performing site visits to Mist. OR.
Requirements
Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across multiple, simultaneous projects and large, mission-critical projects / programs.
7+ years of project management experience, preferably in the gas, utility, or energy sector.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
Strong understanding of gas pipeline and storage systems, infrastructure projects, and regulatory requirements.
Strong understanding of engineering and construction RFP's, construction contracts, alternative contracting types such as EPC.
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project risks effectively.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools.
Ability to learn and adapt to company software systems necessary to support project management, project assets, financial management, and reporting.
Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem-solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project needs.
Experience with permitting processes and regulatory compliance, particularly in the gas industry.
Familiarity with environmental regulations and safety standards related to gas projects.
Additional requirements
Requires to be local to Oregon or Washington.
Requires site visits to projects within NW Natural Service territory.
Previous experience with the permitting process, Anything specific for gas industry knowledge, familiar with gas pipeline, compressor, and storage systems.
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