Mgr - Project and Construction Mgmt

Job Description

Company Summary Statement

PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country’s best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.

Overview

The Manager of Project and Construction Management is the single point of accountability for a large portfolio of PPL Electric Utilities capital projects (Transmission, Distribution and Substation). Responsible for supervision and oversight of all project management and construction management activities throughout the project life cycle including planning, detailed design, construction, close out and turnover to operations on assigned project portfolio. Responsible for leadership and management of an assigned team of project managers, field managers, contractors, construction supervisors and associated team project portfolio. Must have a strong leadership approach and the ability to influence a wide range of subject matter experts to accomplish the overall mission of the organization. Must be goal oriented, action-focused, pragmatic, and self-disciplined. The position monitors and addresses construction contractor work quality and performance issues as well as acting as the main contact with their leadership. In addition, she/he must excel at project planning, organizing, communication, team motivation and delegation.

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Responsibilities

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or comparable degree areas with a minimum of 5 years leadership experience in leading project management.

2. Strong skill set encompassing budgeting, cost control, scheduling, reporting, and writing skills experience.

3. Clear understanding of project management methodology as outlined by the Project Management Institute's Project Manager Book of Knowledge (PMBOK)

4. Familiarity with electric utility line and distribution constructions practices and methodologies and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. B.S. in Business, Engineering, Science, or other relevant degree’s

2. Project management experience or master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years project management experience

3. A minimum of 10 years construction management experience.

4. Thorough understanding of electric utilities equipment, processes, and construction practices.

5. Demonstrated initiative and leadership Skills.

6. Skilled in critical path assessment, risk management, and other PMBOK tools.

7. Understanding of engineering driven economics and ability to integrate into strategic direction of department and business line.

8. Demonstrated understanding of project control practices.

9. Competent in advanced usage of Microsoft Office Suite, knowledgeable and comfortable with manipulating large data sets and ability to query that data to provide meaningful insights.

10. Exceptional organizational leadership and courage – demonstrated ability maintain accountability while allowing employees freedom to operate and engage their teams.