Project Manager ALL LEVELS (ENG)

ITC Holdings Corp; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Holdings Corp seeks an experienced project manager to oversee multiple transmission electric system capital improvement projects from initiation through completion. You will assemble and lead cross-functional teams, develop baseline schedules, and monitor progress to meet deadlines and budgets.

The role requires coordinating with stakeholders, managing risks and escalations, and ensuring timely communication of project status.

Qualifications

• Experience in program or project management with large capital projects.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple concurrent transmission electric system capital improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Leads cross-functional project teams for high‑priority initiatives.
• Develops detailed baseline schedules with critical path milestones.

Job description

• Manages multiple concurrent transmission electric system capital improvement projects; manages each project from project initiation through project completion.
• Responsible for assembling a cross‑functional project team for each high‑priority project and coordinating the efforts of those project teams.
• For high‑priority projects, leads the project teams to successfully complete projects and meet project objectives on time, within scope and within authorized budget.
• For high‑priority projects, facilitates development of a detailed baseline project schedule to identify the critical path and important milestones.
• Updates construction dates for assigned projects in the project schedule each month.
• For high‑priority projects, monitors progress towards the schedule by all groups.
• For high‑priority projects, identifies at‑risk activities and heads‑off schedule delays by addressing issues before they lead to project delays.
• Facilitates various project meetings (status, coordination, scheduling, lessons learned, etc.), as required, with the project team and stakeholders.
• Acts as escalation point for project issues, risks and change requests.
• Manages and resolves any project issues and escalates any concerns to the appropriate level of leadership.
• Monitors and controls project costs through preparation of monthly cash flow projections, comparison of actual and committed costs to estimated costs and identification of cost variances which require further action to assure project costs do not exceed authorized amounts.
• Reviews construction contractor quotes and issues a PO requisition to engage a construction contractor for each project.
• Reviews and approves construction contractor change orders and invoices.
• Communicates project status, issues and risks to leadership and stakeholders in an effective and timely manner.
• Works well with personnel from all areas of the company to ensure performance of project objectives.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages multiple concurrent transmission electric system capital improvement projects; manages each project from project initiation through project completion.
• Responsible for