Transmission Project Manager

American Municipal Power, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Municipal Power, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Project Manager located in Ohio. The role offers a hybrid schedule in the greater Columbus area or remote work from elsewhere in Ohio with travel as needed.

You will lead transmission construction projects, coordinate across Planning, Engineering, Operations and PM, ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, and manage procurement, design, and closeout. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years construction project management experience; 5 years preferred.
• Must be critical path oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills; collaborative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Execute transmission construction projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Operations and PM to develop, operate and maintain assets.
• Plan, execute, monitor and close projects safely and efficiently.
• Develop and evaluate requests for proposals.
• Manage procurement, design, construction and closeout activities.

Skills

Critical path

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Business/Engineering/Finance/Construction Management or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

AMP is looking for a candidate located in OH. This position has the ability to work a hybrid schedule out of the greater Columbus area, or remotely out of the rest of OH with travel as needed.

Position Title:

Transmission Project Manager

Reports To:

Director of Transmission Project Management

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Basic Functions:

1. Execute transmission construction projects throughout the AMP Member footprint on time and within budget.
2. Coordinate with AMPT Planning, Engineering, Operations and Project Management to develop, implement, operate and maintain AMPT transmission assets.
3. Plan, execute, monitor, and close projects in a safe, efficient and economical manner.

Essential Functions:

1. Develop and evaluate requests for proposals.
2. Coordinate/manage activities in various stages of the project development process: ROW and real estate acquisition, design, material procurement, construction, and closeout.
3. Communicate and coordinate with AMPT members on project activities.
4. Review consultants’ and contractors’ performance, applications for payment, and contract modifications; proactively resolve disputes and claims.
5. Manage agreements and amendments.
6. Create purchase requisitions and process construction invoices.
7. Develop and report on construction project budgets, regular budget updates, variances, progress and expenses, and construction contract records.
8. Coordinate with Director Transmission Operations on outage scheduling and execution.
9. Coordinate the delivery of all owner furnished equipment at all sites.
10. Ensure construction performance is in compliance with specifications, on schedule and within budget.
11. Maintain proficiency on FERC Standards of Conduct.
12. Coordinate and collaborate with other AMPT functions.
13. Oversee the work of consultants/legal as required.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications:

1. Two-year Associate's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related field required; Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction project management required; 5 years preferred.
3. Must be critical path oriented and able to manage/prioritize multiple tasks.
4. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential; must posses ability to creatively solve problems in a collaborative environment.
5. Experienced using software tools that produce spreadsheets, written reports, database reports and graphical presentations (e.g., Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint).
6. Knowledge of project management software tools.
7. Must be willing to travel to assigned project locations.