Utilities Project Manager

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

$5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit eligibility

Job summary

A leading aviation firm based in Kansas is seeking a Utilities Project Manager to oversee utility management and projects from inception to implementation. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience in the utility industry. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to lead teams effectively. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a global leader in private aviation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience required, preferably in the utility industry.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for utility management and projects from concept through implementation.
• Manage water, sewer, and power systems to ensure that infrastructure is up-to-date.
• Analyze system performance and make necessary process improvement recommendations.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)

Action oriented, managerial courage, flexibility and adaptability

Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

Ability to effectively lead and develop others

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field

Job description

Utilities Project Manager

Job Number: 329447

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for utility management and projects from concept through implementation. Forecast’s supplier needs, budgets, facility requirements, new technology investment to support company objectives. Coordinates between various functions to ensure all utilities are on target with the forecasted budget.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes utility project objectives and manages collaboration efforts with suppliers on all company utilities and systems to ensure manageable cost.
• Provide input/feedback based on manageability, variation analysis, and philosophy; plans, organizes and schedules project activities and assignments; coordinates and presents activities with management and other organizations.
• Manage water, sewer, and power systems to ensure that infrastructure is up-to-date, inspect facilities, and order maintenance repairs as necessary.
• Ability to read all consumption meters resulting in analyzing data to provide recommendations.
• Ability to understand and review utility rate structures.
• Guide and determine utility infrastructure processes, methodology, discrete utility operations and associated standards to be used for sub-metering and management.
• Oversees projects and communicates changes and budget projections for new projects; analyzes system performance and makes necessary process improvement recommendations to keep task on target. Ability to create cost benefit analysis on applicable projects.
• Provides technical guidance to initiate and drive Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) on issues related to systems, material, equipment, specifications and processes.
• Identifies and communicates recommendations regarding supplier or maintenance arrangements for improvements and equipment flow.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of work performed.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with utility industry, regulatory agencies and internal customers.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Management, Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience required, preferably in the utility industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Quickly grasps new concepts when faced with unfamiliar tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma desired.
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.).
• Action oriented, managerial courage, flexibility and adaptability.
• Able to collaborate with cross‑functional organization.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Builds and maintains constructive relationships.
• Ability to effectively lead and develop others.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective teams.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.