The Project Manager - Major Construction is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects within the specified deadlines and budget in accordance with Avangrid’s standard practices.
In this role, the Project Manager - Major Construction will oversee all aspects of project management, including scope definition, resource allocation, risk management, and quality control. The project manager will develop and maintain project plans, track progress, and communicate updates to all stakeholders. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills will be crucial in resolving any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
Most of the project portfolio consists currently of upgrades on the Distribution system at NYSEG. However, the project portfolio also includes scope/projects in Substations and other divisions of NY and it can be subject to change.
Major Roles and Responsibilities:
- Developing Project Plans: This includes creating timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for the project.
- Coordinating with Stakeholders: The Project Manager - Major Construction will collaborate closely with multiple stakeholders such as engineering, construction and Testing & Commissioning team, operations, standards, telecommunications, PMO, Planning, Energy Land Management, permitting, SHEQ, among other.
- Ensuring Compliance: The Project Manager - Major Construction will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and safety standards.
- Overseeing Installation and Testing: This involves supervising and coordinating the engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning of the electrical system upgrades.
- Maintaining Documentation: The Project Manager - Major Construction will ensure project documentation and records are clear, accurate and store for future reference.
- Issue Resolution: The Project Manager - Major Construction will manage and resolve any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Quality Control: Performing quality checks and system validations ensuring functionality and safety of electrical installations.
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience on project management.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and/or Scrum certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating/leading teams.
- Experience leading implementation of complex initiatives/projects.
- Demonstrated understanding of utility operations, stakeholders, and customer interaction.
- Proven track record of achieving results in high pressure and high profile assignments.
Skills/Abilities:
- Energizing leader that possesses strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills, be detail-oriented, thorough and results-focused.
- Self-starter able to work well in new and undefined environments.
- Strong skills in following up and following through with action items and dependencies.
- Adept at putting together business cases to support project and program objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentation skills.
- Possess the ability to work across organizational lines within the company and influence key internal executives and line managers.
- Must be able to support and drive implementation of the agreed-upon strategies.
- Flexible and willing to step up to take on tasks beyond a job description as required.
- Lead the development of organizational metrics and reporting frameworks.
- Drive a practice of continuous improvement - using data to drive constant improvement efficiency.
- Proven track record of being a strong team player with a results oriented attitude.
- Utilization of risk management to ensure achievement of results.
- Proven ability to work within a matrix environment, including geographically dispersed teams.
Competency Requirements:
It is preferred that for this job, the candidate fulfills the requirements in terms of levels indicated below.
1. Delivering for the Business:
- Global view of the Business – Advanced level
- Achieving Results and Continuous Improvements - Expert level
- Initiative – Advanced level
- Innovation & Creativity - Advanced level
2. Global Relationships:
- Flexibility & Globalization - Advanced level
- Customer Focus - Advanced level
- Communicating & Influencing – Advanced level
- Team Work - Advanced level
3. Managing People:
- Team Management – Expert level
- Developing Others - Advanced level
