Reports to: Manager-Projects Unit

Locations: Rochester, Lancaster, Elmira or Binghamton, NY -IN OFFICE

The salary range for this position is dependent on experience level ranging from $101,404 to $126,755.

This position will be supporting Avangrid's portfolio of CLCPA Projects. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) stems from New York State’s Climate Act with a goal to reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030 (no less than 85% of 1990 levels by 2050) and 70% State’s Energy from renewable resources by 2030 (100% from zero emissions Electric Sources by 2040). The electric delivery system in New York contains approximately 5,600 miles of transmission lines & 621 substations. Position reports to the Unit Manager but will work day-to-day in a cross functional project team and support project needs.

The Project Manager, Major Construction, is responsible for leading and

coordinating multiple complex activities. This includes partnering with

internal and external stakeholders to help coordinate planning, design,

execution, monitoring and closeout of complex substation and line

projects. The Project Manager, Major Construction will manage high

value, long duration and high impact infrastructure projects located in

New York. Projects managedinclude but are not limited to new transmission line installs andrebuilds with voltages ranging from 34.5kV to 345kV, substation new airinsulated, gas insulated installation and rebuilds from 4.16kV to 345kV,

automation, customer funded projects, distributed generation projects,

distribution voltage level work,and Article VII projects.

These projects are multi-million-dollar (100 million) heavy construction

efforts executed through several contracts put in place and managed by

the Project Manager. The Project Manager will manage resource

requirements, priorities, investment plans, project execution strategy

and internal/external resource requirements. Responsible for the overall

project control and coordination of the scheduling, cost controlling and

reporting processes and functions.

Major Roles and Responsibilities (Scope of work - range of

responsibilities):

Analyzes project performance and initiates actions to control scope,

schedule, and cost performance. Proactive approach to overseeing work

measures progress and takes actions to ensure budgets and deadlines are

achieved. Approves project plans, executes contract strategies to

undertake work and controls and authorizes expenditures. Initiates

actions to ensure compliance with project and quality management

processes and procedures. Assures that projects are completed within the

approved scope, schedule, and budget. More specifically:

• Coordinates with project stakeholders including other departments,

consultants, attorneys, utilities, regulatory agencies, government

agencies, and major customers. May represent the company and testify in

regulatory hearings or at Federal, State or local agency or municipal

meetings.

• Development and maintenance of detailed schedules and risk

management plans to execute projects

• Execution and management of multiple procurement efforts to obtain

contractors for design, construction, and oversight of projects

• Utilizes schedule management techniques, such as critical path and

earned value, to continuously monitor project progress and develop

corrective actions to maintain scope and cost of projects

• Investigation and analysis of variances with recommendation to

senior level management

• Ensuring a safe work environment through process and procedure

adherence and safety metrics

• Considers innovative ways to undertake work, promoting automation

and efficiencies in day-to-day work streams

• Responsible for Project accountability overview, making sure that

it complies with FERC, NERC and any other applicable regulation.

• Works with senior leadership on the risk definition, cost, and the

mitigation action analysis.

• Attendance at Executive management meetings, providing and

presenting reports and cost-schedule-risk views as required.

Job Requirements:

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to mobilize matrixed team members to deliver projects on

time and under budget

• Expert in risk management and mitigation plans

• Development of cost loaded, critical path project schedules and

earned value reports

• Expert in utilizing financial spreadsheets for data analysis,

budgeting and planning.

• Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts

utilizing scheduling software tools (Primavera preferred)

• Understanding of quality assurance processes and implement with

project structure.

• Knowledge of main configuration and general arrangements of

networks (substations, overhead lines, and cable; gas gate and regulator

stations, distribution and storage) infrastructures

• Proven ability to lead teams and work in a team environment

Experience/Training:

• Experienced in managing heavy construction projects

• Experienced in contract negotiations and supplier management

• Proven experience obtaining siting permits

• Project Management Professional Certification

• Construction Safety Training

• Experience in public speaking, construction management, and

regulatory compliance

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years relevant experience required.

Degree in Engineering or experience in energy industry preferred.

• Project Management and OSHA Certification preferred.

• Advanced degree preferred.

1. Delivering for the Business:

• Global view of the Business – Competent

• Achieving Results and Continuous Improvements – Advanced

• Initiative – Advanced

• Innovation & Creativity – Competent

2. Global Relationships:

• Flexibility & Globalization – Advanced

• Customer Focus – Advanced

• Communicating & Influencing – Advanced

• Teamwork – Advanced

3. Managing People:

• Team Management – Advanced

• Developing Others – Competent

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