Project Manager I, II, or III- Resources Management Team

                                                                         Position Description

Provide overall project management from project inception through commissioning.  Responsibilities include  project scope definition, end to end budgeting, cost control, and the coordinating/scheduling all of the requirements with internal and external organizations, developers, governmental agencies and others for the review, design/engineering, relocation, construction and installation of electric facilities. Work with land resources on right or way and permitting. 

Project Manager I – Primary responsibility for small to medium projects as the project manager.  May have several projects or studies assigned at the same time.  Will work with Supervisors, Engineering Systems and Outside Services to coordinate the activities of their resources.  Will meet with other companies or organizations regarding project management and ensure TEP is appropriately represented.
Project Manager ll – Primary responsibility for medium to large projects as the project manager.  May have several projects or studies assigned at the same time.  Will work with Supervisors, Engineering, Systems and Outside Services to coordinate the activities of their resources.  Will meet with other companies or organizations regarding project management and ensure TEP is appropriately represented.
Project Manager lll – A top-level individual contributor who may be assigned projects of any size or complexity as the project manager.  May have several projects assigned at the same time.  Will work with Supervisors, Engineering, Systems and Outside Services to coordinate the activities of their resources.  They will be the primary source of training for the section and will share information openly.  Will meet with other companies or organizations regarding project management and ensure TEP is appropriately represented.  Provides direct backup support for section Management.

                                                                  Position-Related Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating the efforts of Company personnel to meet the in-service dates for the New Business, System Reinforcement, Public Improvement and System Integrity & Restoration needs of internal and external customers and governmental agencies to insure timely, economical and efficient construction and relocation of electric facilities.
• Responsible for setting and communicating the priorities for the review, design/engineering and construction of internal and external customers and organizations.
• Utilizes extensive knowledge, judgment and communication skills to discuss construction and relocation conflicts, inefficiencies in design/engineering, alternative designs/engineering, and cost effective methods with affected customers or agencies to eliminate unnecessary costs to the Company.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion in dealing with customers and governmental agencies in the coordination and scheduling of projects.
• Initiates the processing of the necessary construction contracts and billable charges associated with New Business, System Reinforcement, System Integrity & Restoration and Public Improvement projects, and ensures their accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinates and expedites problems which occur with respect to contracts, permits, construction schedules, billing and a wide variety of additional matters necessary for the professional, efficient and economical completion of the job.
• Communicates with Management to ensure that proposed projects meet UNS goals.  Lead formal and informal meetings concerning assigned projects and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel both in the office and with field crews.
• Provides feedback to Engineering and Planning regarding the feasibility, cost, scheduling and permitting of proposed projects.
• Participates in the development of interconnection agreements and construction agreements with other utilities or energy service providers. 
• Works with Land Management to acquire easements and transmission right-of-way from landowners, or leases from the State Land Department.  Ensure the necessary construction permits are obtained.
• Coordinates preliminary and detailed engineering for projects and ensure that the scope documentation is properly reviewed and approved.
• Supports the procurement of major and minor materials required for project construction.  Provide feedback and recommendations for awards that optimize cost and reliability.
• Participates in the de