Project Manager (up to Senior)

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

SALARY RANGE

The starting salary range for Project Manager is $99,600 - $124,500 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $149,400 annualized.

The starting salary range for Project Manager Senior is $111,600 - $139,500 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $167,400, annualized.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

BENEFITS EPOA

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year in 2025, changing to up to 12 days per calendar year in 2026, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website .

JOB POSTING

The Project Manager will be hired at the Project Manager or Project Manager Senior level, contingent on experience.

This position requires working at both the Rocky Reach and Rock Island Dam facilities.

Project Manager

Overview

A Project Manager is responsible for leading project teams in the day-to-day execution of projects of low to moderate complexity to achieve an established set of outcomes. Responsibilities include all phases of projects, including initiation, planning, execution, and close-out on time and within budget.

A Project Manager may be assigned to manage projects in areas such as hydro power plant, utility transmission or distribution system, parks, hatcheries, water and wastewater system, and/or telecommunications infrastructure.

Responsibilities

- Project Execution: Manage projects of low to moderate complexity according to an established scope, schedule, and budget (approved Business Case). Control project activities by measuring progress in accordance with established project plans and objectives.

- Low to moderately complex projects generally have some or all of the following characteristics:

- Low risk to the District

- Small scale

- Impact up to 10 stakeholders

- Involve a project team of 10 or less team members

- Projects with a budget generally under $5M

- Project Planning: Develop plans to implement and manage projects including resource requirements, milestones, deliverables, risk assessments, cost estimates, quality requirements and project-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines. Work with stakeholders to develop project objectives.

- Project Control Systems: Follow effective project control systems to ensure contractor and District activities comply with established work schedules and contract terms.

- Quality Control: Ensure that quality control processes and procedures are in place throughout the project to ensure customer satisfaction and technical requirements of project are met.

- Communications: Communicate project progress with supervisor, project teams, and internal clients. Assist in communications with external clients, project stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

- Project Team Direction: Develop and implement viable project teams to ensure effective performance of project functions. Create a team environment that encourages excellent performance and timely decisions. Identify appropriate staff resources and negotiate with resource manager(s) to fill necessary positions. Escalate project issues and decisions to decision makers in a timely manner. Ensure peer review of project work products is performed by qualified staff. May perform some hands-on engineering and/or construction manager work. May perform field data collection using engineering instruments, digital technologies, ladders, lifts, or small tools.

- Development: Continue to develop and refine project management skills through continuing education and training.

- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

- As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Reports To

Manager - Project Delivery; Manager - Project Management

Overtime exemption

Exempt

Qualifications

Education

Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

- Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Construction Management, Network, Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience

- 3+ years experience performing construction or major maintenance project management is required.

- Candidates with experience managing multiple projects in the following areas preferred:

- Power generation or power delivery

- Major building construction

- Parks, Fish Hatcheries

- Water and Wastewater Systems

- Telecommunication system infrastructure, or similar

- Preference will be given to candidates with experience aligned with the types of projects to be managed.

Licenses and Certifications

- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI within 24 months required.

- Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required.

Skills and Abilities

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

- Basic knowledge of project management processes and tools

- Basic knowledge of the systems or projects assigned, such as:

- Power Plant facility and generators

- Telecom Cabling/Infrastructure

- Utility transmission or distribution systems

- Major Building construction

- Basic knowledge of related building construction standards and codes

- Demonstrated experience in initiating, planning, executing, and closing out concurrent projects

- Ability to develop business cases, project plans, scheduling, estimating, and contract administration

- Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Able to negotiate with District personnel and contractors and participate in negotiations with external regulatory agencies and stakeholders.

- Excellent writing skills

- Effective speaking and presentation skills

- Ability to prepare and administer basic procurement documents

- To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and PeopleSoft Financials. Is also required to have intermediate knowledge of Maximo Asset Management; Microsoft Excel, Project, and Word; Primavera; and General Office Equipment.

- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Physical Demands

- Sitting - Frequently

- Standing - Occasionally

- Walking - Occasionally

- Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist - Occasionally

- Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Occasionally

- Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders - Occasionally

- Lifting 11-25 lbs Floor-Waist - Occasionally

- Stooping/Bending - Occasionally

- Reach Waist to Shoulder - Occasionally

- Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) - Frequently

- Repetitive Motions - Frequently

- Talking - Frequently

- Hearing - Frequently

- Visual - Near Acuity - Regularly

- Visual - Far Acuity - Regularly

- Visual - Depth Perception - Regularly

- Visual - Color Discrimination - Regularly

Working Conditions

- Exposure to Electricity - Occasionally

- Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

- Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety

- Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us

- Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect

- Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.

The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Project Manager Sr.

Overview

A Project Manager Sr. is responsible for leading project teams in the day-to-day execution of projects of typically medium complexity and single or multiple year duration to achieve an established set of outcomes. Responsibilities include all phases of projects, including initiation, planning, execution, and close-out on time and within budget.

A Project Manager may be assigned to manage facility construction or major maintenance projects in areas such as hydro power plant, utility transmission or distribution system construction, major building construction, parks, fish hatcheries, water and wastewater system, and/or telecommunications infrastructure.

Responsibilities

- Project Execution: Complete development and implement projects of typically medium complexity and single or multiple year duration according to the project goals and objectives. Establish the basis for performance measurement and control project work scope by measuring progress in accordance with project plans and objectives.

Medium complexity projects generally have some or all of the following characteristics:

Some risk to the District;

- Technical complexity

- Impact more than 10 stakeholders

- Involve a project team larger than 10 team members

- May impact multiple business units

- Budgets typically greater than $5M.

- Require management of vendor(s) and consultant(s)

- Change management responsibilities

- Project Planning: Develop plans to implement and manage projects including resource requirements, milestones, deliverables, risk assessments, cost estimates, quality requirements and project-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines. Work with stakeholders to develop project objectives.

- Project Control Systems: Establish and follow effective project control systems to ensure contractor and District activities comply with established work schedules and contract terms.

- Quality Control: Ensure that quality controls are established and in place throughout the project to ensure customer satisfaction, cost effective design and technical requirements are of project are met.

- Project Team Direction: Develop and implement viable project teams to ensure effective performance of project functions. Create a team environment that encourages excellent performance and timely decisions. Identify appropriate staff resources and negotiate with resource manager(s) to fill necessary positions. Coordinate with other managers to ensure project resources are fully utilized. Escalate project issues and decisions to decision makers in a timely manner. Ensure peer review of project work products is performed by qualified staff. May perform some hands-on engineering and/or construction manager work. May perform field data collection using engineering instruments, digital technologies, ladders, lifts, or small tools.

- Communications: Communicate project progress with supervisor, project teams, and internal clients. Collaboratively develop communications with external clients, project stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.

- Development & Mentoring: Continue to develop and refine project management skills through continuing education and training. Mentor lower-level Project Managers.

- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

- As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

Reports To

Manager - Project Delivery; Manager - Project Management

Overtime exemption

Exempt

Qualifications

Education

Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

- Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Construction Management, Network, Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience

- 7+ years of experience in construction or major maintenance project management is required.

- Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of managing multiple projects in the following areas:

- Power generation or power delivery

- Major building construction

- Parks or Fish Hatcheries

- Water and wastewater systems

- Telecommunication system infrastructure, or similar fields

- Candidates with experience that closely aligns with the specific projects to be managed will be prioritized.

Licenses and Certifications

- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI within 24 months required.

- Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required.

Skills and Abilities

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

- In-depth knowledge of project management processes and tools

- Basic knowledge of construction means and methods

- Basic knowledge of State of Washington Public Works procurement regulations

- In-depth knowledge of the systems or projects assigned, such as:

- Power Plant facility and generators

- Telecom Cabling/Infrastructure

- Utility transmission or distribution systems

- Major Building construction

- In-depth knowledge of related building construction standards and codes

- Demonstrated expertise in initiating, planning, executing, and closing out concurrent projects of medium complexity

- Ability to develop business cases, project plans, scheduling, estimating, and contract administration

- Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Able to negotiate with District personnel, external regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and contractors

- Excellent writing skills

- Effective speaking and presentation skills

- Ability to prepare and administer complex procurement contracts

- To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and PeopleSoft Financials. Is also required to have intermediate knowledge of Maximo Asset Management; Microsoft Excel, Project, and Word; Primavera; General Office Equipment; Accounting Software; Internet Explorer/Software and Microsoft suite of PC programs.

- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Physical Demands

- Sitting - Frequently

- Standing - Occasionally

- Walking - Occasionally

- Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist - Occasionally

- Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Occasionally

- Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders - Occasionally

- Lifting 11-25 lbs Floor-Waist - Occasionally

- Lifting 11-25 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Occasionally

- Stooping/Bending - Occasionally

- Reach Waist to Shoulder - Occasionally

- Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) - Frequently

- Repetitive Motions - Frequently

- Talking - Frequently

- Hearing - Frequently

- Visual - Near Acuity - Regularly

- Visual - Far Acuity - Regularly

- Visual - Depth Perception - Regularly

- Visual - Color Discrimination - Regularly

Working Conditions

- Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Occasionally

- Exposure to Electricity - Occasionally

- Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

- Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety

- Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us

- Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect

- Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.

The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.

DISCLAIMER

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $99,600.00 - $139,500.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person