Project Manager, - Operations

Consolidated Edison Company of New York; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York seeks a Project Manager to lead major electric and gas infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, securing permits, and overseeing contractor performance.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills and experience in project controls, with proficiency in Primavera P6, Unifier, Oracle EBS and BI tools. Travel within the service area may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's with 3+ years of relevant experience, or
• Associate's with 5+ years of relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Eng or PM with 3+ years experience.
• Well organized, detail oriented, able to handle multiple assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills; effective with customers and teams.
• Strong analytical, technical and leadership能力; proven results.
• Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Willing to respond to emergencies and travel within service territory.

Responsibilities

• Direct major system expansion, upgrade and new construction projects with oversight and monthly reports.
• Liaise with all departments; secure permits, fees and licenses.
• Ensure contractor adherence to specs; monitor schedules, costs, budgets; manage cost control.
• Conduct project meetings; document status and elevate concerns as needed.
• Understand gas/electric delivery systems; manage outages and permits for field work.
• Initiate contract close-out; evaluate contractors; process vendor payments.
• Address community concerns with Engineering and Regional Community Affairs; secure approvals.
• Review field drawings; assess environmental issues; develop SWPPP/EHASP as needed.
• Ensure safety procedures and perform related duties.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Analytical reasoning

Team collaboration

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Unifier

Oracle EBS

Oracle BI

PI360

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision of the Section Manager, performs Project Management functions associated with major construction projects, primarily for the electric and gas system infrastructure. This includes planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of the project to assure completion on schedule and within budget, and in accordance with applicable specifications, drawings, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Direct major system expansion, upgrade and new construction projects. This includes responsibility for providing oversight and leadership for implementation of the project and providing monthly project progress and financial reports to the appropriate company personnel. Directs project activities and continually assess contractor and Company manpower requirements, budgets and schedules.
• Act as a liaison with all Company Departments during project implementation. Assures that all necessary permits, fees and licenses are secured.
• Ensure contractor adherence to specifications, drawings, safety rules, company and regulatory requirements and any special conditions. Monitor schedules and progress and cost control of work project components. Participate in the development and preparation of budgets, regular and periodic reports, auditing inquiries and other project cost control assignments. Use tools such as Primavera P6, Unifier, Oracle EBS, Oracle BI, PI360, as well as other Financial and Project Management tools used to manage construction projects.
• Conduct project meetings and attends design meetings, field visits, field walks and pre-award meetings. Keep record and proper project documentation as required by departmental and company policies. Provide status reports on budget and schedule as needed and elevates concerns to proper level of authority
• Understand construction and operation of gas and electric delivery systems. Ensure that the necessary outages are identified and obtains necessary outages and work permits, to start, continue and complete field work.
• Initiate contract close-out procedures and performs contractor evaluations. Ensure operating instructions are developed and forwarded to the applicable user groups. Ensure field changes are handled in a timely manner. Manage all contractor claims. Process invoices consistent with internal policies for the preparation and authorization of vendor payments.
• Ensure potential community concerns associated with the project are addressed in conjunction with Engineering and Regional Community Affairs. Review site screening and other potential municipal requirements; engages municipal leaders and building departments for comments in conjunction with Engineering and Regional Community Affairs and ensures timely approvals.
• Review field drawings and specifications for completeness and accuracy. Investigate and review wetlands, flood plains and other environmental impact issues to develop SWPPP, EHASP and other environmental plans as necessary for project approvals and construction in conjunction with Engineering and EH&S.
• Ensure compliance with operating, housekeeping, and safety procedures which will provide for employee safety and welfare. Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Master's Degree and 2 years of relevant work experience or
• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant work experience or
• Associate's Degree and 5 years of relevant work experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Project Management and 3 years of relevant work experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines, required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management, required.
• Strong analytical, technical, and leadership skills. Must have demonstrated leadership ability and proven track record of achieving sustainable results in managing projects, systems implementation and process documentation, required.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is required.
• Must be creative and have the ability to work in a team atmosphere, required.
• Willing and available to respond to system and Company emergencies, required.
• Familiarity with utility system design and construction, preferred.
• Ability to train and supervise other employees, preferred.
• 8+ years related engineering and/or construction experience, including experience with utility project or construction management, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain. 1 Year Preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to work with, and in, the vicinity of high voltage and/or other high-energy systems

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Sit or stand to use keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday.