Project Manager, Vegetation Management
TRC Companies
- San Juan, PR
- Permanent
- Full-time
OverviewPOSITION SUMMARYThe Project Manager is accountable and responsible for the overall project planning, organizing, management, supervision, coordination and administration of all capital projects associated with vegetation management in order to achieve project completion on budget, on time, as per agreed scope and with proper risk and quality management.The Project Managers are expected to multitask and diligently handle multiple Projects competing for Resources with competing timelines and objectives to be achieved together under a common Capital Program. This position is expected to have the ability, skills and experience to handle multiple large scale and large value complex projects at the same time.This position supports the Organization through the planning and delivery of project work through all phases of new capital projects. This includes interaction and collaboration with the tree clearing contractors, environmental and permitting department, customer outreach and notification, grid operations, distribution line program and project managers, and project controls, along with all applicable support services including contract admin, finance, indigenous relations, and accounts payable. This position is responsible for all planning, monitoring, tracking of processes, personnel, schedules, costs, risks and quality, supervising and reporting on project deliverables including external contractors.This position will kickoff the Project, manage through all project dependencies, manage interface with Contractors during clearing activities and ensure that all Project deliverables arecompleted in accordance with industry and client standards, as well as work packages.ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES - TASKS
- Managing $100M-$200M portfolio of projects.
- Safety Oriented ensuring safe work and safety of everyone.
- Manage vegetation clearing projects through the standard life cycle as a second staff to our client (prioritization, tree prescriptions, permitting & lands, customer outreach, clearing activities, quality control, contractor payment, documentation support)
- Ensure the Project Execution Model is applied and supported to fullest extent possible for any project
- Lead the project team by running meetings and working collaboratively on access route / site planning, selection, identifying landowner and land acquisition issues, acquiring permits and providing regular updates.
- Lead and represent LUMA at various third-party information sessions. Effectively communicate with appropriate internal and external groups including Municipal, State and Federal agencies, Indigenous Groups, contractors, and internal staff, Construction, Survey, HSE, and Regional and District staff.
- Lead and monitor the progress of all projects for scope changes and report daily on changes that can impact the project cost or schedule, issue change orders within level of authority or escalate to quickly address.
- Monitor the progress of all projects for schedule changes and track progress daily identifying any issues that could delay the schedule, provide advice on course of action to maintain the schedule within authority levels or escalate to quickly address.
- Provide support to incident investigation as and when required.
- Good interpersonal skills with strong written and oral communication skills.
- A solid knowledge of Microsoft Office PC applications along with Project Management scheduling tools (MS projects)
- Solid Understanding of Earned Value Analysis and Management for monitoring, tracking and reporting of project progress updates.
- Excellent in identifying and managing risk on projects.
- Change Management of Scope, Costs and Duration changes in a project.
- Bachelor of Science degree in applicable field preferred (project or construction management, biology, natural resources, forestry, business).
- 5+ years of experience in a Project Manager role.
- Should have experience in an electrical utility environment with knowledge of standard vegetation management processes and controls.
- Project management Professional (PMP or PgMP) training and experience would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of FEMA project processes would be considered an asset.
- Experience with working on Regulated Utilities and managing project interfaces with Regulatory Commission and Independent System Operators, International Aid Agency Interfaces on Utility Scale Capital Programs.
- Knowledge of Project Controls - scheduling, tasks development, WBS, Costs, Estimating, Risks and Reporting.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization through various means such as email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person. Strong ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and facilitate meetings as related to strategy, training, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
- Knowledgeable about OH-S Safety Regulations.
- Proficient in handheld GPS usage, GIS, Computers, MS Office and Outlook applications.
- Good knowledge of LUMA Project Management and Construction Standards Manual.
- Excellent, organizational, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Proven skills in Project Execution and Contractor Management.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Work with limited supervision. Track / monitor / report on various deliverables. Prioritize and organize own work. Excellent time management, organizational and planning skills. Attention to accuracy and detail.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, MS Projects, Computer based Earned Value Management, Cost Control, Schedule Control, Resourcing management, Risk Management, Project Management Tools.
- Valid Driver's License.
EEO StatementTRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.