Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Project Manager II

Salary Range: $100,999 - $134,665
Relocation offered: Yes

About Us 

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 144,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for the coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects in relation to the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) application process, transmission line right of way and/or fee acquisition for station properties ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. Responsibilities include the negotiation and mediation processes for acquiring Right of Way (ROW); and managing a portfolio of ROW activities related to transmission capital projects; this includes working closely with Transmission Engineering, Transmission Services, Regulatory, Oncor Legal, among other organizations within Oncor, as well as external consultants collaborating on capital projects. This position is also responsible for initiating and managing associated Right of Way (ROW) projects, engaging appropriate support personnel, establishing and assembling support documentation and reporting, negotiating with landowners, and supporting key stakeholders throughout various processes requiring ROW expertise. Also assisting in improvements to key applications and processes within the Real Estate and ROW organization.

Key Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Promote safety awareness and create a culture committed to safe work practices.
• Ensure that project stakeholders (e.g., Transmission Engineering, Transmission Project Management Office (PMO), Transmission Planning, Distribution Planning, System Protection, Transmission Construction Management, Regulatory, Transmission Operations, and Customers) are aware of projects and provide input into project schedules and estimates.
• Perform site visits as required to visually assess site feasibility.
• Document and monitor action items to ensure stakeholders are aware of assignments and items are being completed timely.
• Monitor and escalate project risks in a timely manner such that corrections can be made to minimize project impact.
• Monitor and ensure project deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Monitor and ensure projects are on budget.
• Coordinate budget updates with Transmission Program Management Office (TPMO).
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.
• Provides consultation and expertise on ROW matters that impact Transmission.
• Supports ROW acquisition activities including but not limited to mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial support throughout condemnation and appeals processes.
• Provides overall project management for assigned projects including contractor oversight and direction, budget and schedule adherence, communication and consultation with key stakeholders on emergent issues, and supporting Legal and Regulatory throughout.
• Oversees ROW acquisition including but not limited to landowner negotiations as needed, addressing associated schedule and budget.
• Review and validate Master Settlement statement from closing title company. Coordinate closing procedures for acquisition of properties.
• Assist Company counsel and leads or assists in mediation to resolve issues with landowners and condemnations to settle disputes.
• Directs the activities of outside consultants and Oncor personnel to complete transmission line routing studies, environmental assessments, and siting of transmission lines compliant with Oncor practice.
• Supports the CCN application process, per Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) rules, in conjunction with Oncor regulatory team and other Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Project Managers if assigned.
• Organizes and manages the timing of various routing studies as priorities change in order to ensure the timely filing of CCN applications. Supports