Staff Design Project Manager (Large Projects)

Staff Design Project Manager (Large Projects)

Portland, OR

SUMMARY

As a Staff Design Project Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to manage multiple complex transmission and distribution projects, delivering timely and effective construction designs and customer connections. You will serve as the primary liaison for projects from inception to completion, conducting technical analyses, preparing comprehensive designs, and ensuring all project requirements are met. A successful candidate will have intermediate knowledge of engineering concepts, company standards, and electrical codes, coupled with advanced customer focus skills and intermediate problem-solving abilities. This role offers the chance to shape Portland's energy future, working on innovative projects that contribute to PGE's commitment to sustainable and reliable power distribution. You'll be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge design technologies and renewable energy solutions, making a tangible impact on the region's infrastructure and environmental goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management - Manages multiple projects of increasing complexity all types (e.g., streetlighting, residential, commercial, industrial, system maintenance, capacity additions, major budgeted projects and major road widening) of varying size and at varying steps within the project process; delivers project results that provide timely, effective, reliable and workable construction designs and customer connections.

Design Production - Conducts complex technical analyses and prepares or oversees the preparation of complete designs using current design technology resources, including design software, drawings, material lists, design specifications, material specifications, corporate accounting, cost estimates, easements, permits, service requirements and line-extension agreements. Responsible for design decisions that reflect a cost-effective, reliable, safe, constructible/maintainable transmission and distribution system.

Project Execution - Accountable for ensuring all steps of the project process are completed, considering timeliness and responsiveness to internal or external customers; effectively prioritizes and balances multiple tasks and projects to meet customer expectations; interprets and coordinates work with other PGE departments to fulfill project requirements; works independently and frequently serves in a lead and/or mentoring role for other project team members. Fulfills project requirements consistent with company tariff, design standards, NESC requirements and applicable codes.

Customer Care - Serves as the primary point of contact on all assigned projects from first contact to final closing; consults with customers to identify requirements and translates them into design and service connection solutions consistent with tariff, company standards, requirements and applicable codes.

Leadership and Consultation - Serves as a department subject matter expert and provides training and instruction to other team members; may provide guidance for escalated issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

Education

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, computer-assisted design or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Typically five or more years in utility operations or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Functional Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge and application of all company standards and tariffs, company policy, applicable codes and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge of common engineering concepts and principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of PGE's electrical system.
• Intermediate knowledge of transmission and distribution standards and practices.
• Intermediate knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Working skills in using computer design tools, including structural analysis, electric analysis, work management and GIS.
• Intermediate ability to apply engineering and design concepts, PGE and industry standards and governing codes.
• Intermediate ability to use project management concepts and skills in planning and executing projects.
• Working ability to effectively plan, organize, design, coordinate and manage multiple projects with changing timelines at different stages of the connection process.
• Working ability to work collaboratively in a teamwork environment with internal customers.

General Competencies

• Intermediate analytical thinking skills.
• Working business acumen.
• Intermediate creativity and innovation skills.
• Intermediate decision-making skills.
• Advanced focus on customer skills.
• Intermediate interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of the utility industry.
• Intermediate problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE

Physical

• This position requires a valid driver's license and a history of safe driving practices.
• Computer use
• Lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying: Up to 10 lb.
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance Walking distances and over uneven or rocky surfaces, stairs or ladders.

Cognitive Demands

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
• Demonstrates sound memory
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work a variable schedule
• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Environment

• Office environment
• Field environment