Project Manager, Substation Operations Planning, Capital Portfolio Management

The Project Manager is responsible to lead a Project Team in the planning and implementation of all activities for the successful design, procurement, construction, commissioning and turnover of major projects and programs in Substation Operations capital portfolio as well as interconnection projects and work for other organizations. The Project Manager is responsible to oversee all financial (budgets, appropriations, current working estimates, etc.) and scheduling aspects of the project. The successful candidate also ensures that the proper and timely permits and licenses are obtained, and construction and commissioning activities are properly conducted. The Project Manager maintains standards for project and/or program management through the attainment of schedule dates, milestones, project, and program target goals. The Project Manager also manages, participates, and contributes to the production of deliverables and work products during the project planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.The Project Manager establishes effective lines of communication among departments, such as, Engineering, Law, Real Estate, Public Affairs, Supply Chain, Construction, Operations, Protective Systems Testing, System Operations, Transmission and Electric Operations to ensure proficient and timely dissemination of significant project data and to ensure safe and timely completion. Additionally, the selected candidate will act as a liaison for all regulatory and public officials during project implementation, and address community concerns associated with the project. Candidate is also responsible for writing technical reports and conducting technical presentations to all levels of management. Core Responsibilities

• Lead a Project Team in the planning and implementation of all activities for the successful design, procurement, construction, commissioning and turnover of major projects and programs in Substation Operations capital portfolio as well as interconnection projects and work for other organizations.
• Prepare and submit outage requests, track status of outage requests and work to identify opportunities to consolidate work into the minimum number of equipment outages.
• Oversee all financial (budgets, appropriations, current working estimates, etc.) and scheduling aspects of the project.
• Develop and maintain schedules and work plans, and formulate resource capability plans with working groups.
• Evaluate and provide projections of project/program financial status, including identifying potential overrun conditions, and development of recovery plans to address these situations.
• Ensures that the proper and timely permits and licenses are obtained and construction and commissioning activities are properly conducted.
• Identify emergent capital work items and develop plans to address these within various time constraints.
• Respond with agility to changing business needs.
• Promote safety and operational excellence through project management excellence.
• Track and resolve or escalate issues, risks, and change requests.
• Prepare and/or update capital budget white papers and appropriations in support of various SSO capital projects and programs.
• Establishes effective lines of communication among departments, such as, Engineering, Law, Real Estate, Public Affairs, Supply Chain, Construction, Operations, Protective Systems Testing, System Operations, Transmission and Electric Operations to ensure proficient and timely dissemination of significant project data and to ensure timely completion.
• Act as a liaison for all regulatory and public officials during project implementation, and address community concerns associated with the project.
• Writing technical reports and conducting technical presentations to all levels of management
• Ensure human performance improvement tools are integrated in the planning and execution of projects to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Must be committed to fostering a Zero Accident Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Achieving Operational Excellence, developing an effective Cost Management Culture and Enhancing the Customers Experience.
• Must be committed to the Way We Work Principles, and adherence to the Companys Standards of Business Conduct and other Company procedures including Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S).
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years' experience in the construction/operation/engineering/planning of major electrical, civil, and mechanical projects and/or operation of the Con Edison Electric System. or
• Master's Degree and 6 years experience in the construction/operation/engineering/planning of major electrical, civil, and mechanical projects and/or operation of the Con Edison Electric System.

Relevant Work Experience

• Proven track record of relationship building skills, be able to take charge and run multi-discipline and stakeholder meetings Required
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers, support staff, and various levels of management. Required
• Exercise independent judgment and have excellent presentation skills Required
• Quick-learner and be able to think on his/her feet. Required
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and flexible to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Required
• Capable of managing complex projects and rendering sound business decisions. Required
• Understanding of construction contract issues Required
• Experience with or the ability to learn in depth knowledge of codes, standards, procedures and specifications Required
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience Required
• Possess strong negotiating skills and an understanding of construction contract issues Required
• Experience in directing project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives Required
• Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Word. Required
• Exposure to the public in forums such as town meetings Preferred
• Experience in the areas of operations and maintenance of distribution and transmission facilities Preferred
• Construction experience including experience working on large multi-million dollar construction projects Preferred
• Experience scheduling outages and performing work on the Con Edison electrical system. Preferred
• Familiarity with systems such as Maximo, Engage, OSS, CTSEOS, Oracle BI and P6. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) CPM and/or PMP certification; If candidate has no certification, they're expected at minimum to complete CPM within 1 year of being hired. All candidates will continue training towards or maintain a CPM or PMP certificate while in position 1 Year Preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform extended driving through heavy traffic and severe off-road conditions
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Perform work in underground vaults through manholes

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Track and resolve or escalate issues, risks, and change requests.
• Prepare and/or update capital budget white papers and appropriations in support of various SSO capital projects and programs.
• Establishes effective lines of communication among departments, such as, Engineering, Law, Real Estate, Public Affairs, Supply Chain, Construction, Operations, Protective Systems Testing, System Operations, Transmission and Electric Operations to ensure proficient and timely dissemination of significant project data and to ensure timely completion.
• Act as a liaison for all regulatory and public officials during project implementation, and address community concerns associated with the project.
• Writing technical reports and conducting technical presentations to all levels of management
• Ensure human performance improvement tools are integrated in the planning and execution of projects to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Must be committed to fostering a Zero Accident Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Achieving Operational Excellence, developing an effective Cost Management Culture and Enhancing the Customers Experience.
• Must be committed to the Way We Work Principles, and adherence to the Companys Standards of Business Conduct and other Company procedures including Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S).
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.