Senior Project Engineer

Job Description: Provide end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for large complex projects or as a part of a transformational project work stream with responsibility for project scope, schedule, cost and risk management . Ensure alignment of financial and operational goals between projects and the business unit.

Provide work team direction to achieve approved project scope, develop strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, project-level cost tracking and reconciliation. Ensure availability or seek out adequate resources for projects. Essential Responsibilities:

Financial Management: Function as project controller. Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking . Facilitate RFP and contract management processes . Review actuals versus planned budget throughout project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action.

Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation. Project Planning: Lead requirements gathering and planning process for approved projects while engaging all key stakeholders.

Develop solution design that defines the entire project scope, and secure all required internal/external approvals. Ensure coordination with other initiatives, assuring dependencies are identified and addressed. Define deliverables and required delivery dates; develop viable work plans/WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates.

Project Management: Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope and provide cross-functional tracking as needed. Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans.

Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment. Resource Management: Manage resources, both internal and external.

Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements. Develop and adapt a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost. Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced project team members.

Scope & Risk Management : Manage scope change request process for project . Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle and create mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Relationship Management: Communicate project status to all levels of the organization.

Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation. Minimum Requirements: Minimum 8 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience 5-7 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others, informal leadership experience and training skills preferred Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment Vendor/contract management experience preferred