Project Manager Sr

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority seeks a Project Manager to lead projects that build Texas infrastructure. You will manage scope, schedule and budget, align with governance standards, and collaborate with teams to deliver safe, reliable energy projects.

Ideal candidates have 9+ years in project management, a related degree, and a valid driver's license; PMP and Primavera P6 experience are a plus as you drive execution across multiple sites in Texas.

Qualifications

• Nine or more years of experience in project controls, project management or work package management, including two+ years leading projects with scope, schedule and budget.
• A degree in project management, business, finance, economics, engineering, construction management, math, science, computer science, information technology or relevant field may substitute per guidelines.
• Driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Promote collaboration within project teams and represent Project Management professionally.
• Manage projects including scope, schedule and budget within governance and financial requirements.
• Minimize project exposure to risks by identifying and managing risks and tracking mitigation strategies.
• Act as primary contact for stakeholders and project team; document actions and bring them to resolution.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress against scope, schedule and budget.
• Travel independently or with a small team to project sites as needed.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Here’s The Role

LCRA is seeking a Project Manager to lead projects that build the essential infrastructure of Texas. We’re looking for someone who strives for excellence and demonstrates our core values of safety, respect, service, initiative, and integrity in everything they do. In this role, you will receive valuable, technical, on the job training to lead projects. If you are looking to further your career at a phenomenal company with outstanding benefits, training, and purpose-driven work that enhances the lives of Texans this is the job for you!

How You’ll Contribute

• Promote collaboration within project teams and represent Project Management positively and with professionalism.
• Manage projects including project scope, schedule and budget. Ensure that projects are managed within the requirements of the Transmission Project Management Governance Document, and all Board and Financial
• Minimize project exposure to risks by identifying and managing project risks. Create, implement, and track mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Act as primary contact for stakeholders and for project team members. Document action items and bring them to resolution.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress against agreed upon scope, schedule and budget.
• Travel independently or with a small team to project sites as needed.

How You’re Qualified

• Nine or more years of experience in project controls, project management or work package management, including two or more years managing projects (including managing scope, schedule and budget) or other relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in project management, business, finance, economics, engineering, construction management, math, science, computer science, information technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver’s license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Experience in Primavera P6 for managing project schedules.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.