Job Description

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Summary

This position works under the general direction of a Project Manager or Senior PM on Solar & Battery Storage projects. The Project Management Specialist (PMSp) position is responsible for the management, or the assistance of managing, all phases of project planning and execution to ensure all project success factors are met, including but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.

This position typically is assigned to multiple projects. The Project Management Specialist serves as the unifying agent providing leadership, management, direction, coordination, and control of the overall projects in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of The Company.

This position is the first level of the PM Career Path; minimum qualifications must be met to be placed within this position.

Responsibilities:

Assist the project team in oversight management, delegation, and coordination to the various internal and external organizations that are providing services to the project (development, engineering, project controls, estimating, construction management, supply chain, legal, EHS, QA/QC, operations, communications, regulatory, security, fuels, transmission, etc.).

Establish and maintain communications among all project/programs stakeholders. Structure, lead, and/or assist in leading all project related meetings and reports required to ensure open communication between all team members, key stakeholders, and management (monthly project reviews, kickoff meetings, weekly reports, monthly reports, etc.) and to properly report project status. Assure that Project Plan, all appropriate reports and reporting means are developed and managed according to PMCoE Standards. Present reports to appropriate management / governance team skillfully.

Plan (or assist in planning) the project (s) assigned to, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspect of the project. Assist the PM in Driving the process of project planning including scope definition, estimating, schedule formation and monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, and integration processes. This includes project planning and execution activities like scope definition, detailed design, construction, start-up and commissioning, turnover to operations, and warranty management.

Basic/Required Qualifications

Associates degree or HD/GED and three plus years of work related experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Project Management Professional

Certified Associate of Project Management

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Project related work/school experience

Demonstrated to Working Knowledge in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving

Collaborative Team Member

Utility Technical Certifications/Training

Demonstrated to Working knowledge in project related Scheduling, Cost Controls

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Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.