Principal Engineer/Wildfire Program Manager - Salt Lake City, UT or Portland, Oregon

• Manage the planning, design, and construction of multiple large scale capital projects (e.g. modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under minimal supervision.
• Establish, track, and control project cost, scope, schedule, and risk to deliver assigned projects within their approved scope, budget, and schedule.
• Plan, schedule, and execute all phases of projects in accordance with project management processes, policies and guidelines, and corporate governance.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure project scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and the procurement strategy are clearly stated for all assigned projects.
• Develop project schedules in accordance with project objectives.

• Develop and execute public involvement plan during the project permitting phase.

• Establish responsibility for and manage the physical construction.
• Provide project progress reports to management and other stakeholders in accordance with an approved communication plan.
• Provide quality project cost forecasting over the life of the project.
• Coordinate with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables.
• Manage the bid process, and contracts for external engineering and construction services.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per the scope of work and technical specifications.
• Manage construction management team activities in conjunction with field operations.
• Interface with appropriate management levels including senior management to gain necessary approvals and manage risk in accordance with corporate governance.
• Coordinate the tracking, expediting, and completion of material and equipment orders.
• Responsible for interdepartmental communication for the project team.
• Responsible for delivery of internal and external project stakeholders' expectations.
• Provide coaching to less experienced project managers, engineers and other project team members to assist in their career development.

• Bachelor's Degree in, Engineering, Construction Management or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years related professional experience.
• Project Management Professional certification by the Project Management Institute must be maintained or gained during the first year in this position
• Proficient in project scheduling, cost controls, tracking and reporting methodologies.
• Knowledge of financial principles to quantify costs and benefits of projects and to track and maintain project budgets
• Proficient in the application of Project Management Institute project management techniques or equivalent
• Experience in managing vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes to ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per applicable specifications
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated business management skills including consulting skills, customer service, and business acumen
• Interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate team efforts, provide guidance and direction to team members, and communicate project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes to stakeholders
• Ability to analyze information, form conclusions and provide meaningful and creative solutions to non-typical business issues
• Demonstrated skill in motivating and influencing others as well as skills and experience in team building and conflict management
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel

• Seven years related professional experience.
• Master's in Business Administration or advanced technical degree
• Current Professional Engineer License
• Project Management Professional certification by the Project Management Institute, or Advanced Project Management, or Program Management Certification
• Understanding of environmental regulations, National Environmental Protection Act, environmental impact statement, environmental assessment, State Historical Preservation Office, Army Corp of Engineers, etc.
• Knowledge of the Company's business, policies, procedures, and practices
• Experience in the electric utility industry and applicable federal, state and local regulations
• Working knowledge of SAP in cost tracking and forecasting
• Working knowledge of Primavera scheduling or other project management software
• Experience in electric utility design and/or construction

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