Program/Project Manager - job 1 of 2

Pay Grade

15

Position Summary

Manages the high profile and extremely visible process for CPS Energy utility projects associated with governmental agency right of way improvements. Primary responsibilities include managing and coordinating construction activities associated with civic improvement utility projects which involves the coordination between right of way improvements, design consultants, contractors, CPS Energy construction and CPS Energy engineering resources along with other internal and external stakeholders. Managing the activities of these cross functional teams is necessary to assure CPS Energy utility projects and programs are delivered on schedule for these governmental right of way improvements. Other duties include managing streetlight projects and special distribution projects.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages the construction process and coordination of field activities for CPS Energy utility relocations and upgrades associated with governmental agency civic improvement projects and new streetlight installation projects.
• Participates in field meetings to facilitate utility relocations associated with civic improvement projects.
• Coordinates construction activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures that projects meet expectations regarding schedule, scope and quality
• Manages schedules, critical paths and variances to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Manages project risks including those related to compliance with CPS Energy policies and procedures while coordinating the work of various internal departments, external agencies, consultants and contractors.
• Meets with internal and external customers, state and local agencies, civic associations, business and community leaders, property owners.
• Reads and interprets construction plans to provide guidance for design and construction completion and facilitates actions to complete projects successfully.
• Performs analytical work such as schedule and resource projections.
• Provides timely notification and resolution of project changes and risks.
• Provides regular progress reports and project updates using maintained project data.
• Participates in utility coordination meetings with external agencies.
• Identifies and encourages safe working practices.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Engineering, Design or Field Experience with Electric Distribution Projects
Ability to read and understand civil plan/profile drawings and electric distribution drawings.
Strong, effective interpersonal and communications skills to work effectively with many layers of internal and external stakeholders

Competencies

Minimum Education

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Physical Demands