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Starting Salary Range: $94,000.00 - $114,700.00
The Lansing Board of Water & Light has openings available for Project Manager III – V with our Project Engineering Department located in Lansing, MI.
Department
Summary:
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range:
Project Manager III - $84,700. - $102,400.
Project Manager IV - $94,000. - $114,700.
Project Manager V - $104,400. - $128,500.
Position
Summary:
The Project Manager position ensures capital project delivery, using project initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing process groups as defined by the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK). As a part of the Project Management Office (PMO), this position supports delivery objectives for capital investments using leadership and strong project management discipline to manage internal and external resources through medium to large-scale utility projects for facility and distribution infrastructure.
Essential
Functions:
•Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary project teams through day-to-day progress, manage schedules, budgets, contracts, and costs, and ensure teams meet operational and regulatory quality requirements through project close.
•Work with project engineers and subject matter experts to identify internal resource needs and allocate roles and responsibilities. Hold internal resources accountable to their direct supervisor for their role and responsibilities, and support team members when they present barriers.
•Facilitate project risk planning for mitigation, reduction, avoidance, or control steps. Anticipate occurrence and execute risk plans to ensure project objectives.
•With assistance evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
•Provide tactical support to capital procurement strategies with early planning and coordination. Facilitate RFP development, write general conditions specifications, and coordinate bidding activities. Manage resulting contracts following performance analysis, change control, work authorization, and reporting standards.
•Raise stakeholder awareness of project successes and challenges. Meet reporting frequency and methods standards, highlighting deviations from baseline schedules and costs.
•Coordinate project conceptual and detailed design development and design review processes, including constructability reviews and alternative sequencing analysis.
•Mastery of all principal duties and responsibilities for levels 1 – 2 project managers.
•Contribute to project management standardization for capital project delivery.
•Comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
•Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
Required:
Job Specifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business or other related field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•A minimum of four (4) years of project management experience in technical environments.
•Leadership experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
•Possess a high-level of emotional intelligence, evident in leadership, relationships, influence, decisions, political and cultural awareness, negotiation, conflict management, and mentorship.
•Familiar with the principles of Project Management as defined by the PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition. Working knowledge of multiple project methodologies, E.g., waterfall, design/build, iterative.
•Ability to objectively assess situations or circumstances using all the relevant information and apply experience to come to conclusions or make sound decisions.
•Background demonstrating knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve critical issues and/or unique conditions.
•Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
•Predictable and reliable work schedule.
•Ability to effectively work in remote and open office environments.
•Must have valid Michigan driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred:
•Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification or a specialized technical certification/licensing or willing to gain certification within 2 years.
•Experience in electric or water production, transmission, distribution or in utility facilities
•Knowledge of engineering or professional experience working with engineers
•Experience managing small-sized projects ($50,000 - $5 million)
•Proficient with Microsoft Office and scheduling software (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project), and capable with eBuilder (or a similar project/construction management software).
Requirements Based On Level:
Project Manager III - $84,700. - $102,400.
Listed above
Project Manager IV Starting Salary Range:
$94,000 - $114,700
Essential
Functions:
•Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
•Coordinate project conceptual and detailed design development and design review processes, including constructability reviews and alternative sequencing analysis. Mastery of all principal duties and responsibilities for levels 1 – 3 project managers and provide mentorship, coaching and training.
•Contribute to project management standardization for capital project delivery.
Requirements:
•7-10 years of project management experience in technical environments.
•Leadership experience managing multiple, complex projects concurrently.
Preferred:
•Experience in electric or water production, transmission, distribution or in utility facilities.
•Experience managing medium-sized projects ($5 - $10 million).
Project Manager V: Starting Salary Range:
$104,400. - $128,500.
Essential
Functions:
•Serve as the technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods in an assigned area.
•Mastery of all principal project management duties and responsibilities and serves as coach or mentor for all project management staff level 4 and below. May lead an entire Coaching and Mentoring initiative.
•Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization and recommends new practices or changes to project management standard practices
•Ability to work effectively in remote or in-office
Requirements:
•10 or more years of project management experience in technical environments.
•Strong leadership experience managing multiple, complex projects concurrently.
Preferred:
•10+ years’ experience with 5+ years in electric or water production, transmission, distribution or in utility facilities.
•Experience managing large projects (over $10 million).
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here 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.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office environment. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/ below the knee level or reach above head. On occasion, may need to use stairs.
Constantly works in a temperature-controlled office environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of the employee. Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time.
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!
About
BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Lansing, MI
full time
$84,700-$128,500