Project Leader

PPL Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation is seeking a Project Leader to serve as the single point of accountability for medium-size transmission and distribution projects. You will plan and manage from development through closeout, integrate information from diverse sources, and lead teams of subject-matter experts to deliver on project plans.

Guidance from Senior Project Managers is available for complex projects. This role requires strong risk identification, mitigation planning, and professional representation of PPL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, math, science or related field.
• 3+ years in project management, construction management, project controls, budgeting or team leadership.
• Budget, cost control, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fully accountable for scope, schedule, cost, and quality attainment for assigned projects.
• Reporting project status, forecasting cash flows and final project cost.
• Develop and manage project teams and represent PPL Utilities professionally.
• Plan and manage small to medium projects from development through closeout.
• Manage change through all phases and control expenditures.
• Communicate with stakeholders via reports and meetings; document obstacles and delays.
• Participate in contracting decisions and assist in contract closeout.
• Manage all financial aspects including budgets, payments, and approvals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Reporting

Communication skills

Written/oral communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related discipline

PMP or CAPM certification

Job description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

The Project Leader is the single point of accountability for medium size PPL Electric Utilities transmission and distribution projects and is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of these projects, from development through close out. This position identifies risks and develops mitigation plans to deal with risks should they occur. This position is required to integrate information from various sources into a cohesive, comprehensive and logical project plan. The Project Leader must be capable of managing and influencing a range of subject matter experts and leading teams in executing project plans.

Guidance from Senior Project Managers or Project Managers would typically be sought by the Project Leader for complicated projects.

Responsibilities

• Fully accountable for scope, schedule, cost, and quality attainment for assigned projects. This includes: Establishing the project plan – scope, key milestones, resources, work breakdown structure, risks and contingencies. Identifying risks and developing mitigation plans, monitoring project status, recognizing trends and project variances, and implementing corrective action.
• Reporting project status, forecasting cash flows and final project cost
• Develop and manage project teams including the integration of various disciplines as necessary. Represent PPL Utilities in a manner that meets the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity.
• Plan and manage small to medium size projects from development through closeout. Establish project controls, metrics, and key success indicators. Manage the trade‑off between scope, schedule, quality and cost.
• Manage change through all phases of a project. Control expenditures, schedule and quality in executing the project within budget.
• Manage communications including project reports and status meetings with stakeholders. Track and reports progress. Document obstacles, delays and claims.
• Participate in contracting decisions. Identify contract obligations on PPL, develop dispute resolution processes and options, and assist in contract final closure.
• Responsible for all financial aspects of the project including the overall project budget, timely payment of invoices for contracted work, obtaining appropriate authorizations for expenditures and financial closeout activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

1. 1. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis is required
2. 2. 3+ years experience involving project management, construction management, project controls, budgeting or team leadership.
3. 3. Budget, costo control, reporting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Credentials or other Project Management certification by a recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute.
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.
• Engineering economics skills.
• Critical path methodology knowledge.