Manager, Project Management - Oahu

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Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P PD PROJECT MANAGEMENT Department of the P INVESTMENT PLANNING & STRATEGY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 management vacancy available. (Role: MANAGER SUPERVISOR)

JOB FUNCTION:

Plans, directs, manages, and controls the functions and activities of the department to manage projects related to the transmission and distribution system in support of company strategies and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Project Strategy & Management

- Provides direction, technical knowledge, expertise, guidance and support to Project Managers.

- Plans and manages the functions and activities of the Project Management department and its personnel in managing large T&D projects.

- Provides the external and internal planning and strategic leadership responsible for the completion of large transmission and distribution projects (capital and O&M) and achieving annual objectives per industry best practices and methodologies.

- Represents projects for internal executive budget review and strategy meetings. Facilitates internal and external executive-level project meetings.

- Provides testimony at public hearings relating, but not limited to, project specifics and company policy issues, as necessary.

- Department Management

- Sets priorities for department. Develops, implements and administers policies and procedures to support the department’s mission and departmental and corporate policies/strategies.

- Supervises and administers department personnel matters including performance appraisals, interviews, and employee guidance, discipline, recognition, and support.

- Ensures sufficient trained staff and resources are made available to effectively meet department, division, and corporate objectives.

- Develops and manages department operation forecast and budget.

- Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

- Registered in Hawaii as a Professional Engineer, certified as a Professional Project Manager by a nationally recognized professional society such as the Project Management Institute or certified as a Planner by a nationally recognized professional society such as the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is highly desirable.

- Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or in Planning (or related field) or equivalent training.

- Thorough knowledge of the principles of supervision, normally acquired through related training, and several years experience in supervising people.

- Thorough knowledge of the principles of project management, including the principles of matrix management and cost analysis.

- Thorough knowledge of governmental permits and approvals as they relate to design and construction projects.

- Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as; spreadsheets, word processing, etc.

- Thorough knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.

- Thorough knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.

Skills Requirements

- Must have ability to manage complex governmental, community and company issues related to project planning and completion.

- Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

- Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy and discretion.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills to influence, motivate, and persuade various groups or individuals.

- Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issue.

- In-depth analytical and computational skills.

- Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

- Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.

Experience Requirements

- Multiple (8+) year’s experience initiating, planning and executing design and construction projects involving governmental permits and approvals with several (5-7) years of experience managing projects.

- Must have experience working and communicating with executive management.

- Must have experience in providing testimony and fielding questions at public hearings and governmental meetings.

Role:

MANAGER SUPERVISOR

Number of Vacancies:

1

Location:

Honolulu – Oahu

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for the Manager, Project Management [Req ID 10187] position is $120,600.00 to $156,700.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification

By submitting an application for the position, candidates:

- Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;

- Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;

- Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;

- Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and

- Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.”

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:

https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.