Chugach Electric Careers ยท 6 hours ago
Manager, Projects - Engineering
Anchorage, AK
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city. The Manager, Projects - Engineering position focuses on leading a team to manage and deliver various electrical projects while ensuring effective communication, budget monitoring, and adherence to project schedules.
Utilities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Utilize established management information systems to monitor budget, operation and maintenance and capital project activity
Ensure schedules are developed and regularly updated for expense and capital projects assigned to the Department
Oversee contract administration for the acquisition of major equipment and material, for civil and electrical construction, and for engineering services
Oversee preparation of detailed work plans and specifications necessary for major project construction
Review and approve expenditures within signature limits
Submit department capital and expense budget for review and approval
Establish project requirements for facilities construction, including distribution, sub-transmission, transmission, and substation
Balance the use of consulting engineers to ensure project design schedules are met and that in-house resources are used in the most efficient and cost-effective manner
Provide established written or verbal status reports of departmental responsibility areas. Provide monthly project reports detailing financial and schedule performance and alignment with budget
Schedule, assign, and direct the work of subordinates, provide training and mentoring. Monitor and evaluate performance of direct report subordinates
Ensure performance measures are in place for departmental responsibility areas
Participate in negotiation of agreements with state and municipal agencies for modification or relocation or company facilities
Direct the design coordination involved in the interconnection of Chugach facilities with other electric utilities
Participate in external committee assignments with various organizations with authority to make decisions and act on behalf of Chugach as directed
Develop and implement a comprehensive Project Management Plan for departmental processes which will identify when and where to apply appropriate tools and techniques
Present to the Chugach Board of Directors for project and contract authorizations
Create and maintain an ongoing list of system deficiencies to be slated for capital projects for improvement
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, required, electrical preferred
Five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering design or construction experience, required including three (3) years of supervisory and project management responsibility
Must have a thorough knowledge of electric utility systems, operations, and construction
Must have a working knowledge of Uniform System of Accounts, RUS design and construction requirements, RUS Approved List of Materials, National Electrical Safety Code, OSHA rules and regulations, construction contracts, materials and practices, as well as construction and material specifications
Knowledge of the effect of cold weather on the operating parameters of certain substation equipment
Knowledge of common construction practices utilized in Alaska
Must have the skill to recognize electrical system needs, provide solutions that meet electrical and mechanical demands, while also fulfilling aesthetic, economic and environmental requirements
Must have demonstrated success of project delivery using industry recognized project management tools and techniques
Must have the ability to work with other department personnel in preparing plans, construction contracts, and reports
Must be able to innovate methods and designs for improving system and plant facilities
Ability to supervise others and develop effective working relationships
Good written and oral communications skills
Ability to resolve employee conflicts
Must be proficient in use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and project management software
Preferred
Additional specialized training in electric utility designs, construction, planning and accounting, preferred
Alaska Professional Engineer registration or the ability to obtain Alaska Professional Engineer registration by comity within one (1) year, preferred
Master's degree in project management or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, desired
Experience with high voltage (115 kV and greater) land and submarine cables, preferred
Experience working in a union environment preferred
Benefits
HEALTH BENEFITS Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of: Medical, RX, Dental & Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Telemedicine
FINANCIAL SECURITY 401K Plan
Defined Benefit (Pension)
Retirement Investment services
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care)
WORK, LIFE & HEALTH 20 days vacation for first year of employment
10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
MetLife Will Preparation
Company
Chugach Electric Careers
Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase