Project Manager/Coordinator

Project Manager/Coordinator

East Texas Electric Cooperative (ETEC) is an electric cooperative headquartered in Nacogdoches, Texas. ETEC generates and transmits wholesale electricity ultimately to 10 distribution cooperatives that reach over 340,000 homes and businesses. ETEC serves load in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) as well as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

Role and Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to be a hands-on Project Manager/Coordinator. Job Title will be dependent on credentials and qualifications. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of a variety of small to large expense capital projects involving transmission lines, substations, communication systems, battery systems, and more. The Project Manager/Coordinator will be assigned to the project from conception to energization and close-out and will be responsible for all aspects of the project from the owner’s side such as progress reporting, budget tracking, member relations, contractor/consultant relations, and public relations. The successful candidate will be supported by the Manager of Transmission Services, Manager of Compliance and Planning, and the Manager of IT Systems, along with others from within the organization.

- Responsible for the safety and integrity of all assigned projects.

- Responsible for maintaining project schedule and budget

- Responsible for consultant relations and tracking of deliverables on a project basis

- Responsible for development and adherence to an ETEC Project Execution Plan

- Coordinates and/or leads the QA/QC process on projects

- Coordinate with owner engineers (members), contractors, neighboring utilities and external resources

- Review the design and construction operation of ETEC funded or sponsored projects

- Supporting the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management

- Perform quality checks and/or reviews of projects with both EPC firms and field construction contractors

- Additional duties such as SCADA programming, RTU programming, relay programming, and relay event interrogation and analyzation will be additional assignments to Project Engineer

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Project Manager

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering required

- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar field will also be considered

- Master’s degree preferred

- Minimum 5 years of power distribution, substation, transmission, or project management experience required

- Professional Engineer license preferred

- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

Project Coordinator

- Associate’s degree in project management or similar field required

- Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement

- Minimum 3 years of power distribution, substation, transmission, or project management experience required, 5 years of experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

- Knowledge of electric utilities and transmission systems

- Willingness to seek additional training in utility systems and/or project management

- Proven ability to lead and manage projects effectively

- Demonstrates strong decision-making capabilities, with the ability to take ownership and accountability for choices (Project manager requires a higher level of decision-making).

- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, member cooperatives and the general public

- Demonstrates advanced analytical and technological skills

- Maintains a professional demeanor with a positive, service-focused attitude

- Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn new technologies and skill sets and continuously seek professional development

- Ability to manage multiple projects and resources with varying scopes and timelines.

- Ability to adapt to changing working environments, demands, and priorities

- Ability to travel for work, including overnight travel

Notes:

This position is listed in conjunction with another related job posting; however, only one vacancy will be filled. The final title and responsibilities will reflect the candidate’s education and experience that best align with the organization’s needs.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to relocate within a commutable distance from our office in Nacogdoches, TX?

- How many years of power distribution, substation, transmission, or project management experience do you have? Which category is your experience in?

Work Location: In person