Job TitleLead Operations Division ProjectsPosition SummaryLead Operations Division projects to ensure that they are completed within schedule and budget. Plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor construction progress, and manage communications and stakeholder engagement. Work across all departments and manage resources effectively to meet project scope and deliverables.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages projects for Operations Division.
May be assigned projects within the economic development and emerging technology areas as directedProvides project management services to coordinate planning, design engineering, procurement, field construction and execution, documentation management, project turnover and closeout to stakeholders. Leads lessons learned and assures lessons learned are documented in databaseUtilizes Purchasing Department to obtain proposals, participate in bidding process, negotiate and execute contracts, communicate with various service providers and labor contractors, and procure material and services to manage project costs effectivelyWorks collaboratively with Construction Coordinator to monitor construction progress to ensure quality and scope compliance and adjust as neededCoordinates with Design Engineering Department to establish cost estimates, refine project scopes, perform quality audits, create drawings, tech specs and bid packages to ensure successful completion of project deliverablesTracks and updates project costsPlans and develops work packages consistent with current industry practices. Clearly specifies terms of compliance for contracted work.
Clearly specifies tools, equipment, parts, safety, quality, environmental and productivity requirements in work packages.Develops and manages project schedule and work planProvides project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progressUtilizes industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project executionMeasures project performance to identify lessons learned for improvementMay provide temporary field construction oversight or coordination with engineering and field personnel.Assists in the analysis and development of strategic or tactical initiatives as needed, including infrastructure improvements and multi-year upgrades to transmission and communication systems.Performs other duties as assigned.Job SpecificationsEducation:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field minimumGraduate Degree preferredPE license or EIT preferredExperience:5 years' of utility industry experience minimumSkills and Abilities:Strong written and oral communication skillsAbility to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a teamAbility to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelinesDemonstrated level of professionalism and positive attitudeAbility to exercise flexibility to work effectively in a changing environmentStrong problem solving and decision making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems at handWorking knowledge of project management process, financial and business risk analysis, methods and modeling techniquesHoosier Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.