Director, Utilities Privatization

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P UP UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION Department of the P VP ENTERPRISE OPER SVCS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Manager)

 

JOB FUNCTION:

Directs and leads the Hawaiian Electric Utilities Privatization (“UP”) teams to effectively manage, prioritize, direct, implement, and operationalize the contracting, engineering and construction work.  Ensures attainment of critical performance of the work required.  This includes the implementation and oversight of operations and maintenance obligations and long-term physical asset replacement requirements. 

 

Directs the development of the UP Project teams, which includes scope, schedule, budgeting, and Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) filings, internal and external reports, facilitates required approvals, procurement, engineering and construction coordination, technical standards development, operations and maintenance, cyber-security implementation and coordination, and program and capital project implementation.  Provides direction, technical knowledge, expertise, guidance and support to Project Managers, Project Analysts, and other related support positions.  Regularly briefs executives and process area supervisors regarding the progress of the various projects.  Coordinates across multiple divisions within the Company to ensure compliance with all requirements.           

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and directs the functions and activities of the Project Managers and Project Analysts, and all related team members, to support the implementation and operationalization of the various projects required under the Army UP contract for designated installations on Oahu.  Provides technical knowledge, expertise and guidance to the Project Managers and Project Analysts and all team members. Properly communicates to team members, vendors, contractors, consultants and suppliers about their roles and assignments, provides necessary project information and obtains team member support in meeting project goals and schedules.
• Supports and/or negotiates and administers contracts needed for all engineering and construction projects required under the Army UP contract.  Reviews and coordinates approvals for all invoicing and billing for work on the various projects for the Army UP contract.  Evaluates and determines the need for any change orders or contract modifications as projects are implemented and performed.  Reviews and approves all monthly invoicing, and billings provided by vendors, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.  Reviews and approves all invoicing and billings provided to the Army as projects progress towards completion.  Oversees and manages the RFP process to obtain competitive bids from potential vendors, contractors, consultants, and suppliers. Maintains relationships with all vendors, contractors, consultants, and suppliers retained to perform work on the projects. 
• Leads the preparation, review and/or delivery of expert testimonies and other documents, filed with the PUC or other external agencies such as the State Legislature, pertaining to Army UP initiatives.
• Serves as the focal point for all project related matters.  Provides timely communication to key stakeholders. Works with and through community groups, neighborhood boards, government agencies, the media, other utilities and private companies, the City Council, the State Legislature, and the PUC to disseminate information, address concerns, obtain permits and approvals, and resolve project-related problems.  Prepares and provides testimonies and presentations at internal strategic meetings, public meetings, and regulatory hearings as necessary.