Gas Design Project Manager
TECO Energy Inc.
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Job summary
Peoples Gas is seeking a Gas Design Project Manager in Florida to oversee distribution system design and related construction activities. The role requires coordinating with municipalities, regulators, and internal teams to ensure safe, reliable natural gas service.
You will lead complex projects, manage budgets, and maintain GIS/CAD data while mentoring junior engineers and technicians. A strong engineering background and eight years of related experience are essential.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in a related field is required.
- Driver license with a safe driving record.
- Eight years of progressively complex technical experience in related duties.
- Proven leadership and ability to manage increasingly complex projects.
- Knowledge of natural gas quality issues and industry practices.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex engineering/construction projects from design to completion.
- Coordinate with internal teams, municipalities, FDOT, and regulators.
- Prepare estimates, work orders, and budgets in PowerPlant and other systems.
- Maintain GIS/CAD drawings and field data for distribution systems.
- Lead and mentor Gas Design Technicians and cross-functional teams.
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Job description
At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serve more than 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 14 service areas.
We’re an innovative and collaborative company focused on building engaged and empowered team members who are valued and celebrated to drive our success.
You’ll find competitive pay, inclusive health and wellness programs, and wide-ranging training and professional development.
Whether it’s your first job or your next big move, Peoples Gas is a growing company with career opportunities that fit your future. Start here.
Location: Florida – Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
The Gas Design Project Manager (GDPM) supports PGS distribution system construction and maintenance projects. The GDPM creates, initiates, and/or processes work requests in PowerPlant and other Work Management systems (WMS), determines customer requirements, prepares piping system designs, cost estimates and feasibility analysis, interacts and coordinates with municipalities, FDOT, and others in maintaining and optimizing system integrity due to road improvements and system expansions, makes use of and updates the GIS, CRM-CIS, and Work Management-Workflow database systems, obtains necessary governmental permits and coordinates activities with all involved PGS departments to ensure the successful scheduling and completion of projects to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
- A minimum of an Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited college/university is required. Related fields include Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Applied Sciences, or Business Administration.
- Driver License with a safe driving record.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in progressively more complex technical assignments, directly related to the Duties and Responsibilities of this position and the items described in the Knowledge, Skills and Ability section is required.
- Demonstrated and sustained above expected performance as a GDT II or equivalent role with another utility with the ability and potential for assuming greater responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong project leadership, training and communication skills and the ability to lead projects of increasing complexity and diversity.
- Obtains, demonstrates and maintains adequate level of knowledge regarding natural gas quality issues and industry in general.
- Works independently on complex and varied assignments/projects utilizing considerable analytical skills, judgment and ingenuity. Possesses strong knowledge in a specialty and/or functional area and operates with substantial latitude. Responsible for the overall project management associated with the design and installation of natural gas facilities and other infrastructure, inclusive of the strategic planning and modeling Synergee of the natural gas transmission and distribution network. May be responsible for assigning and inspecting the work of the Gas Design Technician I and II (GDT I/II).
- Meets with internal and external customers and/or their agents to conduct needs and feasibility assessments on new construction projects and load additions, and to determine the schedule and required completion dates of different construction phases. Represents customers in construction update meetings with various PGS departments, municipalities, FDOT, and others.
- Manages communication with all involved entities concerning any upgrades in the construction schedule or other changes with potential impact, documenting updates through letters and emails, as necessary.
- Coordinates the construction activities between all the departments involved in the facility installation process within PGS.
- Creates and/or processes Work Order (WO) and Construction requests in PowerPlant and/or a Work Management-Workflow database system.
- Performs feasibility and load analysis to determine the most efficient, economical and reliable solutions for customers and the PGS distribution system. Estimates the gas loads and pressure delivery for customers and determines actual or proposed field measurements. Models these conditions in the appropriate software applications (Synergee/Stoner) to determine optimal system design to meet customers’ needs while ensuring all results are compliant with system integrity and respective regulatory requirements.
- Uses PGS’s geographical information system (GIS) and other CAD software packages to draw the proposed and existing gas distribution facilities (company assets), as well as maintains, updates, and optimizes the GIS platform in conformance to company standards, and federal and state guidelines.
- Produces, coordinates, and/or oversees the production of construction plans, easement agreements, right-of-way permit drawings, project charters, and Gantt charts for Distribution Operations, Real Estate and/or Contractors.
- Verifies locations of PGS’s existing and proposed facilities and any third parties’ infrastructures are adequately identified on the construction prints, and all installation specifications are captured.
- Based on the scope of construction and company safety standards, determines necessity and scale of the Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) plan that Operations and/or contractors will need for completing work in the right-of-way.
- Produce construction cost estimates and obtains/calculates projected four-year revenue (MACC) as needed. Determines and communicates the need for Construction Deposits and/or CIAC charges based on PGS revenue shortage/excess costs in the following situations.
- Estimates PGS construction costs relative to the projected four-year PGS revenue for the project.
- Tracks and reviews Construction Deposit activity as prescribed within tariff guidelines.
- In support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, review financial data in PowerPlant related to Engineering, Field Construction and Operations construction and maintenance activities. Verified activities are coded to the correct classification and charged to the appropriate accounts (Capital vs. O&M). Assist in the preparation of annual Capital and O&M budgets with its correspondent development of monthly forecasts.
- Monitors, reviews, and processes contractor’s contracts for Engineering, Construction, Mapping, and other activities inclusive of bid packages, purchase requisition, material worksheets, invoices, As-builds, GPS data points, etc., necessary in the satisfactory completion of said projects in support of Capital and O&M activities.
- For capital specific construction projects (greater than $500,000), produce budget estimates for TECO Partners, Engineering, and Operations.
- Provide engineering and project management for large master-planned, multi-parcel residential developments and commercial projects as described.
- Investigate, respond to and document assigned Public Service Commission inquiries.
- Routinely provides project leadership on all levels of new construction and specified internal projects. Manages and prioritizes multiple engineering/construction projects, obtaining the necessary authorization for project expenditures, and effectively identifying and resolving routine to moderately complex issues as they pertain to the project management role.
- Performs in a leadership role with regards to local department and team development efforts by participating in complex technical/procedural studies and reporting the results to management to implement change.
- May be required to represent PGS in front of governmental and regulatory agencies such as Permitting bodies and Public Service Commission.
- Performs system load analysis and makes recommendations as to the most efficient, economical, and reliable solutions to maintain and/or expand the natural gas transmission and distribution system network as part of the strategic system planning while maintaining and preserving its safety and integrity in compliance with federal, state, local, and company codes, standards, and guidelines.
- Serves as team lead when needed.
- Mentors less experienced GDT I/II/III
- Trains other departments on various aspects of processes and procedures.
- A Bachelor’s degree, in a related field from an accredited college/university is desirable.
- Florida Underground Utilities Contractor license, and/or Fuel Transmission and Distribution Lines Certificate of Competency. Maintenance of Traffic MOT (ATSSA) certification.
- A minimum of 4 years as a GDT III
- Must successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to quickly redirect focus for changing priorities as needed.
- Key Internal: Interfaces with various departments within the PGS/TEC organization on as a needed basis depending on the resource requirement.
- Key External: Includes residential and commercial customers, architectural and engineering firms, plumbers, developers, general contractors and all their subcontractors, County and/or City officials and staff, Florida Department of Transportation, CSX, EPA, FPSC, and home owner associations.
- Builds Strong Collaborative Relationships
- Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
- Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
- Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
- Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement
- Work hours consist of a minimum of 8-hours per day Monday through Friday. Some overtime is required to meet Customer deadlines and storm response.
- Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- The level of stress is moderate to heavy depending upon the level of interaction with customers and governmental agencies.
- Physical demand requirements include working in field conditions, walking in rough terrain, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment in an 8-hour day.
- We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving:
- Performance Bonus: Earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement Planning: 401k and Pension plans.
- Ownership Opportunities: Employee Common Share Purchase Plan.
- Time to Recharge: PTO, paid holidays, wellness resources, and parental leave.
- Growth and Development: Tuition reimbursement and other training opportunities.
- And much more!
Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including major storm events, gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. As a Team Member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.
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