Senior Project Manager, Complex Utility Projects

Og&e; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OG&E Energy Corp. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex design and construction initiatives across multiple disciplines.

You will develop schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate with engineering, planning, and operations teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery. The role requires extensive experience in project management within the utility sector, with demonstrated ability to drive cross‑functional collaboration and adherence to SOPs, while delivering results for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or Construction Management with 6 years related experience (Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or Utility Operations).
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or Construction Management with 5 years Project Management experience (initiation, planning, monitor and control, executing, and closing of a project).
• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or Construction Management with 9 years related experience (Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or Utility Operations).
• High School Diploma/GED and 12 years related experience (Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or Utility Operations).
• 1 year of experience leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops timetables and priorities for execution of all design and construction activities of the project.
• Develops project management plans that include project scope verification, project schedules, timelines, milestones, budget estimates, cash flows, work breakdown structures, and resource requirements.
• Collaborates with project management, planning, land management, design, construction, operations, resource coordination, and supply chain personnel.
• Directs and coordinates various OG&E and contractor activities to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Projects typically involve 1-3 disciplines or asset types (e.g. distribution, transmission, substation, controls, communication, boiler, turbine, etc.).
• Typically manage projects from $150k to $5M with high complexity and risk (B projects). Higher complexity projects could include quality/reliability issues to a large number of customers, moderate financial risk, some self‑perform/oversight required, some environmental/regulatory permitting, and/or multiple configuration changes.
• Responsible for funding, financial analysis, and reporting status on each project.
• Ensures compliance with AFE policy.
• Responsible for oversight of design, construction, and commissioning of large or complex projects.
• Evaluates need for contract assistance.
• Ensures resource requirements are organized and forecasted to facilitate efficient utilization and capacity planning.
• Ensures complete and timely project closeout including after‑action reviews to achieve continuous improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or Construction Management

Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or Construction Management

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

OG&E Energy Corp. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex design and construction initiatives across multiple disciplines.

You will develop schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate with engineering, planning, and operations teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery. The role requires extensive experience in project management within the utility sector, with demonstrated ability to drive cross‑functional collaboration and adherence to SOPs, while delivering results for