Project Manager III

GCI's Project Manager III is responsible for leading multiple concurrent projects to completion by following project management methodology to initiate, plan, execute, control, test, report, and close out projects to specifications within deadlines and budget. Project responsibilities include reviewing project requirements, design documents, business validation, and post-launch support.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS: Manage personnel resources within all internal engineering groups, consultants, and contractors. Work across multiple department lines, identifying resources needed both internally and externally, engaging professional design and engineering services, and general contractors. Develop and maintain project budgets and project schedules to include traditional Gantt and PET charts, etc. Validate project requirements, design documents, prepare and submit capital plan approvals, prepare project bid information. Ensure project documentation is current, accurate, and complete. Support and define project scopes with internal and external customers and oversee and participate in procurement of services and materials to include FFE. COMPETENCIES:

• ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
• COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
  • Excellent speaking and presentation skills: ability to present to a variety of audiences, including internal and external customers.
  • Business case writing: ability to convert relevant data, benefits, costs, risks into valuable insights and create visuals that present the data in an easy-to-understand manner.
• COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• DECISION MAKING: uses sound, logical judgment based on data, research, and experience to choose an appropriate course of action.
• PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION: analyzes workload and establishes appropriate priorities; sets measurable and achievable goals and objectives for the team.
  • Cost Control – critical: ensure project delivery is within cost constraints and manage project finances intelligently.
  • Manage project scheduling to meet deadlines.
  • Meeting Management: successfully plan, schedule, facilitate, keep discussions on course, and ensure that meetings achieve the desired outcomes.
  • Project Recovery.
• RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
• RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
  • Ability to lead, manage, and inspire a team and set the vision effectively.
  • Utilize interpersonal skills to guide, direct, and influence others to achieve results.
  • Demonstrated Risk, Contract, Quality, and Task Management.
• SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively, such as using the company intranet and to accurately retrieve and input information into database or equivalent.

Additional Job Requirements:

This is an intermediate level position requiring the ability to perform complex and diverse duties under deadlines and operating constraints. Capable of performing the role of “Project Manager” for large projects. Requires ability to perform development and implementation of projects, programs, and procedures of general organizational impact.  Must have the experience to provide functional/technical guidance to lower-level staff while fostering teamwork within area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Required: *A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis

• High School diploma or equivalent.