Eng/Ops Project Manager ( I, II, III) Portland, OR #111071

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Seeking Civil Engineers/Project Managers: If you ever dreamed of working on projects that provide environmental and social benefits and you have some civil design, construction, and/or project management experience…have we got an opportunity for you. PacifiCorp is seeking a civil engineer/project manager to implement our fish passage, fish hatchery, recreational, wildlife habitat, and dam safety projects. Not only will this position provide you the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, you will also become part of an amazing team of natural resource and dam safety leaders that deliver identifiable results to enhance our environmental and social resources.

The work is fast paced, varied, challenging, and rewarding. PacifiCorp offers a full benefits package, generous paid time off, flexible scheduling including allowance for partial remote work, paid parental leave, and participation in the employee Annual Incentive Plan which for this position can be up to 12% (for Eng/Ops Proj Mgr Level I & II) to 15% (for Eng/Ops Proj Mgr Level III) of the salary advertised annually. While the work is primarily office based, there will be plenty of opportunities to visit our scenic project areas. So, if you are looking to be a part of a great team in an exciting and ever evolving field, please consider applying.

General Purpose

Under supervision of the Director of Civil Engineering and Dam Safety, oversees small to medium projects or phases of larger projects. Responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close). Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Director of Civil Engineering and Dam Safety, the responsibilities of Eng/Ops Project Manager I include the following: 
•    Manage small scale capital projects or phases of larger projects in accordance with project management processes, policies and guidelines. 
•    Deliver assigned projects within approved scope, budget, schedule, and within company governance. 
•    Assist with developing scopes of work and requests for proposals for external contracts as necessary.
•    Manage the planning, design, and construction of small scale capital projects . 
•    Develop and manage project schedules and issue regular progress reports. 
•    Establish, track, and control project cost, scope, schedule, and risk. 
•    Provide quality reporting, cost forecasting, schedule/float management, and change control.
•    Participate in negotiations with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per applicable specifications.

In addition to the above, and under direct supervision of the Director of Civil Engineering and Dam Safety, the Eng/Ops Project Manager II responsibilities include: 
•    Manage the planning, design, and construction of multiple small to medium scale capital projects. 
•    Plan, schedule, and execute all phases of projects in accordance with project management processes, policies, guidelines, and corporate governance.
•    Develop detailed project plans and ensure project scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and the procurement strategy are clearly stated for all assigned projects.  
•    Develop project schedules in accordance with project objectives.  
•    Coordinate the development of conceptual and detailed designs.
•    Develop and execute public involvement plan during the project permitting phase.
•    Interface with external customers throughout the project life cycle.   
•    Establish responsibility for and manage the physical construction.  
•    Provide project progress reports to management and other stakeholders in accordance with an approved communication plan. 
•    Coordinate with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables.
•    Manage the bid process and contracts for external engineering and construction services.  
•    Negotiate with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per the scope of work and technical specifications. 
•    Manage construction management team activities in conjunction with field operations.   
•    Interface with department manager to gain necessary approvals and manage risk. 

In addition to the above, and under general supervision of the Director of Civil Engineering and Dam Safety, the Eng/Ops Project Manager III responsibilities include: 
•    Manage the planning, design, and construction of multiple medium to large scale capital projects.