Project Manager- I-III

TECO Energy, Inc.; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401k savings with company matching

Pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

On-site fitness centers

Job summary

Tampa Electric Company in Florida is seeking a Project Manager I-III to lead engineering and construction projects in the Renewable Energy Division. You’ll supervise project teams and act as the single point of accountability for schedule, budget, and performance across multiple solar and renewable initiatives.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, contractor oversight, and cross-functional collaboration, with opportunities to advance to higher PM levels as you deliver complex capital projects on

Qualifications

• Required: 10 years in the utility industry with focus on scheduling, budgeting, cost controls and contract negotiations.
• Preferred: Experience managing general construction and/or engineering contracts; facility improvements desirable.
• Preferred: Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Required: Ability to lead and motivate others; strong communication and teamwork; knowledge of solar utility construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up of multiple Renewable energy capital projects. Manage project scope, cost, time, risk, quality, procurement, communications and human resources to drive project execution and meet project objectives.
• Ensure Tampa Electric’s Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP) is understood and followed by the Contractor and Subcontractors; review ISN ratings.
• Effectively work with multi-discipline engineers, construction supervisors, procurement personnel, project planners, project controls analysts or others assigned to a project team.
• Manage project communications; identify stakeholders, facilitate meetings, deliver presentations, and provide status updates on cost, schedule, and critical items.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contract negotiations

Team coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Construction/Engineering

Job description

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At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—whiledelivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valuedand engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Storm Duty Requirements

Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Project Manager- I-III
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida- Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT:

Manage Engineering and Construction Projects in the Renewable Energy Division. Lead project teams as the single point of accountability for all aspects of project execution. The Project Manager is also responsible for all phases of planning and executing projects to meet the goals of the company with respect to schedule, financial, and operating performance. The duties include conflict resolution between the company and the engineering, construction, equipment, and material providers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up of multiple Renewable energy capital projects. Manage project scope, cost, time, risk, quality, procurement, communications and human resources to drive project execution and meet project objectives. Management responsibilities begin with project initiation to include planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and project close-out. Accountable for project performance measured by safety, schedule, financial, and operating goals.
• Ensure Tampa Electric’s Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP) is understood and is followed by the Contractor and their Subcontractors. Tampa Electric safety practices should be adhered to at a minimum and a review of the Contractor’s ISN rating should be done on a routine basis.
• Effectively work with multi-discipline engineers, construction supervisors, procurement personnel, project planners, project controls analysts or others assigned to a project team, in a manner that supports the project, company and department goals and objectives.
• Manage project communications. Identify project stakeholders and keep them well informed; effectively facilitate regular project team meetings; deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations; resolve and/or elevate issues in a timely fashion; and understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Ensure accurate project status reporting. Provide updates on cost, schedule, status, and critical items which may materially affect project performance of department or company operations. Present project status to management and key stakeholders on a regular basis.

PROJECT MANAGER I

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Business, Construction, Engineering, or a related field is preferred and will be considered in lieu of 4 years of related work experience.

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: Professional Engineering License, PMP (PMI – Project Management Professional) certification

Related Experience

Required: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the utility industry with a focus on scheduling, budgeting, cost controls and contract negotiations.

Preferred: Experience managing general construction and/or engineering contracts; Experience with facility improvements and maintenance/upgrades desirable.

Supervisory Experience

Preferred: Minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Ability to lead and motivate others. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Solid understanding of solar utility construction and operations

Preferred: Working knowledge of work management systems, project management, scheduling, cost control systems and solar construction experience.

PROJECT MANAGER II

In addition to the Project Manager I roles and responsibilities:

ADDITIONAL PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage increasingly complex projects involving capital improvements, maintenance projects, process changes and/or new process projects.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Related Experience

Required: A minimum of 12 years’ experience in the utility industry with a focus on detailed project scheduling and oversight, budgeting, cost controls and contract claims negotiations.

Supervisory Experience

Preferred: Minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience

ADDITIONAL Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Proven ability to develop detailed project schedules and project cost control systems. Proven ability to analyze schedule and/or cost information and take corrective actions as necessary. Knowledgeable on requirements to contract and manage outside Engineering/Consulting organizations for completion of multidiscipline projects.

Preferred: Skilled at identifying the readiness of a project team and able to refocus/retrain or restaff as needed.

PROJECT MANAGER III

In addition to the Project Manager I and II:

ADDITIONAL PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage increasingly complex projects including new generating units or first of a kind projects with higher process and execution risks, additional technical challenges and larger budget levels.
• Manage large EPC or large multi-discipline outside Engineering/Consulting contracted projects.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Related Experience

Required: A minimum of 15 years’ experience in the utility industry with a focus on scheduling, budgeting, cost controls and contract claims negotiations.

Supervisory Experience

Preferred: Minimum of four (4) years supervisory experience

ADDITIONAL Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Project Management skill level proven to be the "go to" person when high profile projects need managing. Proven skill as mentor for less senior personnel. Proven ability to successfully manage long term, complex and large budget projects.

Preferred: Demonstrated understanding of broader business issues and practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Includes walk down of construction sites and frequent driving to solar facilities. Must have the ability to obtain a passport and travel by air as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.