Construction Project Manager

JOB TITLE: Construction Project Manager JOB LOCATION:

Albany, NY WAGE RANGE: $56-62/hr. JOB NUMBER: NGGJP00014707 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 7-1 0 Years Project management background in at least one of the following areas- environmental permitting, construction, engineering- civil or electrical Must live within 2.5 hours of Albany for occasional meetings JOB DESCRIPTION Job Purpose:

Leading transmission, distribution, or interconnection projects, running meetings and documenting notes, conflict resolution, problem solving To lead a specific portfolio of projects and/or project team within one area by securing and managing project resources to ensure that projects are completed to stakeholder requirements, within budget and with minimal operational disruption. At the higher level directs and coordinates all project or program activities including project design, management, and review within one area or of one type across the organization to ensure major project activities are completed on time and within budget. Key Accountabilities:

Monitor and control allocated project resources, maintaining financial and progress forecasting in order to ensure projects are delivered according to schedule and within budget. Implement project tracking mechanisms to be able to provide timely and concise updates on project progress to senior management and key stakeholders highlighting areas of risk and capturing key decisions. Assist in identifying potential conflicts in use of resources and other project scheduling issues and propose solutions and corrective actions to overcome the obstacles.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders such as consultants, procurement, and the business teams in order to share best practice, identify potential new projects and liaise with other working areas during project progression. Oversee the operational workload of the project team ensuring allocated staff are fully utilized in order to deliver against agreed project schedule. Challenge existing project processes, technologies and systems to continuously seek ways to do things better in order to achieve department and business objectives and drive greater efficiencies for the business.

Lead, motivate and develop assigned project resources, prioritize work and allocate resources in order to ensure results are delivered in line with expectations and customer/business objectives. Develop and maintain project documentation, including the necessary approvals and permits where relevant, so that an accurate record exists for review and regulatory purposes. Additional Accountabilities for employees are expected to deliver on the key accountabilities list above as well as those listed below.

Solid knowledge of project management fundamentals and project management practices. Knowledge of operational systems and processes related to their area of project work. Knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Strong MS Office suite, project management software skills. Minimum of a Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. Up to 7 years project management experience, preferably in implementing large scale change in a customer focused organization Solid knowledge of project management fundamentals and project management practices.

Requires a thorough understanding of program management practices and leading transformational change. Knowledge of operational systems and processes related to their area of project work. Extensive knowledge of company policies, procedures, field operations, organization structure, budgetary process, regulatory processes and labor agreements.

Strong MS Office suite, project management software skills. Sees multiple relationships with the project or program, identifying several likely causes or consequences of a situation in order to establish contingency plans. Impact and Influence (2): Adapts approach and considers what is important to the audience by tailoring message accordingly.

Leveraging Networks (1): Actively builds and maintains a network of relationships, both internal and external to the organization. Teamwork and Collaboration (2): Possesses positive expectations for team members and expresses regard for them and encouragement. Adaptability (1): Is receptive to change and is willing to change ideas or opinions based on new information, program variations and project scope changes.

Job Dimensions: Employees: Project team Supervise outside contractors Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.