Description

Closing Date to Apply: Until Filled

Salary: $72,737.60 - $112,028.80

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits : This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Position Summary

Under moderate supervision, this position leads low-medium priority/low-medium impact projects and initiatives, ensuring their successful execution. Additionally, this role supports and coordinates higher priority/higher impact projects as needed. This position provides support to projects under the guidance of a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Lead Project Manager. This position coordinates with and provides support to technical and subject matter experts to facilitate the successful completion of projects from conception to delivery. This generally includes project scoping, estimating, scheduling, permitting, budgeting, communication, risk management, vendor management, all aspects of project implementation and balancing competing priorities within and among concurrent and diverse projects and programs.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure that projects are implemented successfully and, in a manner, consistent with the established Grant PUD Project Management Program.

• Develop project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and alternatives.

• Manage and update schedules.

• Coordinate development of design criteria, technical specifications, special requirements, system requirements, quality control requirements, inspection plans, commissioning plan and or testing plans.

• Identify internal and external milestones and time constraints that impact schedule.

• Conduct or coordinate economic analyses as needed for evaluation of alternatives.

• Develop procurement plans and develop/manage contracts as necessary to conduct and support projects.

• Identify any necessary permitting requirements, manage permitting processes, and ensure full regulatory compliance.

• Identify internal and external stakeholders and implement communication and coordination plans.

• Manage relationships between project participants, including contractors and consultants, and stakeholders including support staff and customers.

• Define Project Expectations and Management Plan utilizing established tools.

• Define and implement Safety program for both internal and contracted work.

• Develop work packages to guide implementation of project tasks.

• Evaluate and implement the most appropriate project methodology for a project (e.g: design build; Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.)

• Monitor projects utilizing standard tools and provide progress reports including standard metrics.

• Maintain costs within established budgets and financial parameters; ensure cost effective decisions are made within delegated authority; monitor expenditures for accuracy.

• Use established processes to manage, report and coordinate changes in scope, schedule, budget, and risks.

• Maintain risk register for early identification of risks on high-cost projects and contracts.

• Establish processes for resolution of non-conformances with technical and quality requirements.

• Ensure version control for project documentation and that final documentation is created and maintained according to records retention standards.

• Ensure revisions to drawings and operational procedures are completed prior to placing an asset into service.

• Ensure training on new procedures and equipment is provided and that operations and maintenance procedures are properly documented prior to placing an asset into service.

• Maintains related-professional certifications.

• May need to drive a district vehicle.

• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence.  The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations. 

• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures. 

• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:

• Following all safety policies and procedures;

• Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions;

• Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and

• Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance

Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

• Associate degree in project management, general business management, or other relevant field OR 1 additional year of relevant experience in lieu of degree

• 2 years’ experience in project coordination, project or change management, or similar field of work

• Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) or Agile PM certification at time of hire OR obtain within 6 months of hire

• A valid driver’s license with no driving restrictions

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

• Hydroelectric utility (generation and electric distribution) experience

• PMP Certification

• Prosci Change Management Certification

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of project management principles; engineering, science, and or information/enterprise technology principles; math principles; organizational policies and procedures; department policies and procedures.

• Skill in interpersonal communication; preparing project documents; organizing and presenting information, planning, and scheduling; working with different types of people, time management; paying close attention to and managing details; operating a personal computer and general office equipment; utilizing MS office products, MS Project, and MS SharePoint.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No

• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.

• Some field work that may require operation of a vehicle.

• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☐8 hours ☐9 hours ☒10 hours ☐12 hours