Avista

Project Manager

LocationSpokane, WA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Closes: April 14, 2025


Starting Range: $81,675 to $138,852


Full Range: $81,672 to $155,483


Job Description

The Project Manager role will be focused on Pre-Construction and Project Manager services for engineering and construction projects. You will be utilizing project management tools and methodologies, develop project estimates, create baseline schedules, and manage project detailed scoping efforts. You may lead projects from inception to closeout, and manage the scope, schedule and cost. The technical complexity, budget, number of internal and external parties involved, and risk to the company (i.e., financial, public reputation) increase as you move across the progression. Projects range from small scale (capital or non-capital) projects to large scale projects.

Responsible for the overall project delivery: budget, timeline, quality, change management, communication plans, and deliverables which could include, but not be limited to, the following:

Applies and adapts project management techniques.
Requires risk management.
May participate in negotiations with limited guidance as well as formal partnering agreements with other firms.
Assignments require extensive knowledge of concepts, principles or practices in a specific discipline, field or area of expertise.
Fundamental understanding of process improvement procedures.
Conducts financial analysis and forecasting of life cycle costs.
Acquires and manages Contracted resources including resource performance feedback.
Works with engineering and asset management analysts to determine appropriate application of historical/analogous or other cost estimating techniques to new planned work as appropriate.
Works with Project Controllers and Project Managers on active projects to ensure accuracy of cash flow, schedule, and resource forecasts.
Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders (executives, regulators, communities, etc.)
The ability to communicate complex technical and financial details to different levels of the organization


Requirements


Project Manager I:

BA/BS from an accredited college or university in a field of study that is relevant to the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requires valid driver's license.
Associate level project management certification, such as Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM), or ability to obtain within one year.
3+ years' relevant experience including 1 year of construction or other technical project management experience.
Ability to manage a team and personal dynamics to effectively drive projects forward, lead project meetings, develop creative and innovative solutions, and build relationships with internal/ external stakeholders.

Project Manager II Includes The Above Requirements Plus

Professional level project management certification, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or ability to obtain within one year.
5+ years' relevant experience including 3 years of construction or other technical project management experience.
Ability to work effectively with senior staff members and management, manage unique resource group for the delivery of projects, demonstrate knowledge of projects and technical requirements from relevant functional area, and lead process improvement initiatives.

Project Manager III Includes The Above Requirements Plus

Professional level project management certification. (I.E. Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM)).
7+ years of related or relevant experience including 6 years of construction or other technical project management experience.
Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of and competency in project management and technical requirements from relevant functional area, lead the most complex and technical projects in the functional area, effectively collaborate with external regulatory, governmental, business, or customer groups, and work with senior management, building agreement and influencing.

Other Combinations Of Education And Experience May Be Considered.

Project Manager I: Hiring Range: $81,672 - $106,174, Full Range: $81,672 - $118,425

Project Manager II: Hiring Range: $92,805 - $121,576, Full Range: $92,805 - $135,961

Project Manager III: Hiring Range: $105,591 - $138,852, Full Range: $105,591 - $155,483

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by business need.


To Apply

We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".


Benefits

At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.


Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

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