Job Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or related field 
  • Advanced degree and/or PE/PMP certification is a plus

• Experience and Knowledge
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software required.
  • Formal supervisory experience with performance management responsibilities is a plus
  • A minimum of 5 years combined experience in any of the following areas is preferred:
    • Transmission Planning, Transmission Design/Engineering, Transmission Construction, Transmission Maintenance& Support, Transmission Operations, and/or Power Delivery Project Controls
  • Proven experience in successfully managing internal and external relationships
• Proven leadership abilities and commitment to Safety Excellence
• Familiarity with project controls scheduling principles and techniques including the Gated Process preferred
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the transmission system, engineering principles, electric operating practices, construction practices, land requirements and regulations, budgeting, scheduling, and general business practices preferred
• Strong ability to collaborate with PMO Leadership and various GPC partners (Land, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, Transmission Operations, Transmission Maintenance & Support, Transmission Planning, Capital Portfolio Manager, etc.)
  
• Skills and Behavioral Attributes
• Demonstrates Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance) 
• Models ethical conduct 
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to lead team efforts, identify critical paths, and resolve conflict 
• Leads change effectively
• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, covered employees, contract employees, business leaders, and customers 
• Strong presentation skills with internal and external audiences  
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically and help others do the same to drive strategic initiatives
• Demonstrates personal ownership and accountability
• Ability to understand project schedules, work plans, and budgets 
• Experience with STOMP, TEAMS (Transmission Estimating and Management System), and/or P6/Primavera preferred 
• Ability to implement current and emerging project controls practices to enhance the PMO’s effectiveness in meeting business objectives.
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions with the awareness to get management involved when necessary and in a timely fashion
• Adaptable to internal and external demands 
• Ability to develop creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the Company and external public 
• Ability to resolve conflict between individuals and functional areas 
• Attention to detail and following processes and procedures 
• Has strong ability to exercise diplomatic skills when working with customers to deliver on tight timelines, meet deadlines and be thorough enough to still produce a quality product
• Embrace utilizing technology in their day-to-day activities and functions
• Understand that after hours response is occasionally required due to customer needs, project scheduling, storm restoration activities (DAT), and other unforeseen reasons
• Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create a team environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement

Additional Information

Approximately 25% travel will be required for this role.