Associate/Project Manager - Project Development (Power Generation Construction Project Manager)

Project Managers will help support the development and manage the construction and equipment supply of future power generation with a wide range of energy projects such as wind, solar, energy storage, combustion turbines and nuclear or other organizational infrastructure initiatives.

As a member of MidAmerican Energy’s Project Development team, you will collaborate with your colleagues to assess potential sites. You will assist in the negotiation of contracts, manage the contracts through the design, equipment supply and construction phase, resolve and overcome technical challenges that lead to the successful commissioning and the turnover an operational facility.

Build your career with MidAmerican Energy, a dynamic, industry-leading rate regulated utility company. By bringing together talented, passionate, innovative people who thrive in a fast-paced environment within a collaborative team environment that sets high standards for excellence. MidAmerican provides an enriching career experiences that engage and challenge employees to provide opportunities for growth.

MidAmerican powers the lives and livelihoods of the customers and communities we serve. MidAmerican is focused on supporting an increasing energy demand and maintaining power grid reliability while keeping electricity prices low. We are committed to equipping our employees with dynamic opportunities, comprehensive benefits, a strong team culture and excellent customer service.
 

Manages and executes multiple large-scale infrastructure projects across the state of Iowa and service territory. Collaborates and coordinates with internal and external resources in the completion of project evaluations, schedules, cost forecasts and tracking, project studies and surveys, regulatory approvals, resource assessments, supporting the acquisition of local, state, and federal permits. Oversees the completion of project construction with regular attendance at project construction sites required. Maintains key business, public and stakeholder relationships.  Oversees project contractors, consultants, schedules, costs, and processes to ensure that safety requirements are met.  The project manager coordinates the timely completion of project tasks; including but not limited to, permitting requirements, regulatory approvals, safety and environmental compliance, contract administration, contractor and consultant management, maintaining projects schedules and financials, technical review of equipment and project plans, manage relationships with governmental personnel and landowners, and other tasks related to project management. Ensures alignment with company goals, business plans and objectives. Leads the turnover of projects to company operational business units. Exercises functional authority over all activities associated with contract negotiations, execution and administration, and construction management for projects; including but not limited to, generation additions and upgrades, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage, decommissioning, environmental, communications, facilities, asset acquisitions, new technology, and other projects as assigned. Administers the associated contracts, manages the use of internal resources, contractors and consultants, ensures regulatory compliance and has fiscal responsibility for all costs associated with the execution of the projects. Supports the development of corporate, and organizational business plans.  (40%)  

Manages the development and execution of project request for proposals and business negotiations and contract development for asset acquisition, equipment supply, construction and other consultant and contractor contracts for projects, to ensure continuity with strategic development plans and company goals. (20%)

Evaluates project equipment and new technologies for the potential implementation into the company’s asset portfolio and assists in the development and execution of strategic plans for acquisition and/or development of projects. (10%)  

Supports the due diligence process for project acquisition and equipment procurement by properly identifying the risks and benefits of potential projects and equipment supply, including identifying the resource, environment, permitting and construction risks and costs, and operational requirements. (10%)  

Build and maintains key government agency, landowner and business relationships that support the construction and operations of projects. Provides presentations to internal and external audiences. Supports the company's response to landowner and local government agencies, concerns, issues and internal and external data requests that arise during development and construction activities. Monitor and report on performance related to safety, compliance, budget, schedule and quality for all project construction activity. The position is responsible for project document acquisition, organization, maintenance