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.
Notes:
Only one vacancy is available. 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.
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
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).