Senior Project Manager - Construction and Outage

2d2 days ago

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Imperial, US · Full-time · $130,000 – $170,000

About this role

This position plans, develops budgets and directs both long- and short-term scheduled maintenance outage plans and construction plans. The role shares responsibility with plant management for safe, cost-effective and timely execution of those plans and major projects.

Project plans are developed to coordinate activities associated with outage tasks and capital investments. Construction projects are coordinated at various power plant locations to meet targeted time frames and budgets.

Interpersonal skills coordinate the work of many different work groups, vendors and contractors. Influencing skills challenge and gain acceptance for altering current practices as necessary.

Long- and short-term contracts for services and projects at the generating stations are negotiated and administered. Additional responsibilities are performed as requested or assigned.

BHE Renewables owns and operates wind, solar, geothermal and other projects across multiple states. The CHAMPION culture drives ownership, preparation and continuous improvement within a respectful team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field preferred or equivalent work experience
Six years of plant experience including two years in a senior technical/leadership role
Knowledge of outage project plans
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Project management skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds

Responsibilities

Develop project plans and coordinate activities associated with outage tasks and capital investments to meet time frames and budgets
Coordinate construction projects at various power plant locations
Coordinate the work of multiple work groups, vendors and contractors using interpersonal skills
Utilize influencing skills to challenge and gain acceptance for altering current practices
Ensure the safety of all employees involved with the work
Negotiate and administer long- and short-term contracts for services and projects at the generating stations
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

Benefits

CHAMPION culture fostering high expectations, ownership and continuous improvement
CARES program supporting employee volunteerism and community investment