What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Engineering position at GRDA?
PURPOSE OF POSITION: This is an unclassified exempt position performing management of construction activities for the Engineering Department of the Grand River Dam Authority as assigned by the Chief Engineer.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Chief Engineer or his designated representative. Works in conjunction with other engineering staff and departments for technical resources.
SUPERVISED PERSONNEL: Normally does not supervise other positions. May assume specific temporary supervisory duties for certain project functions and/or training duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Chief Engineer or his designated representative. Works in conjunction with other engineering staff and departments for technical resources.
SUPERVISED PERSONNEL: Normally does not supervise other positions. May assume specific temporary supervisory duties for certain project functions and/or training duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinates and oversees the progress of assigned projects; assures that plans, reports, material purchases, and required contracts are completed in proper sequence for project completion on schedule.
- Assists in the design of substation and transmission system projects. Provides technical expertise and representation at review meetings, as required.
- Verifies quality and completion status of designs for assigned projects prior to their issuance for construction or bidding.
- Creates specifications; prepares bid documents; evaluates bids received; prepares reports and recommendations as required for purchase of materials, equipment, services, and miscellaneous items associated with assigned projects.
- Coordinates or verifies work of outside contractors on substation and/or transmission line construction projects; monitors work orders, project progress, change orders, and contractor pay estimates and payments.
- Assists in coordination of switching and line sectionalizing with GRDA dispatch center for contractor work.
- Creates, organizes, and maintains records for assigned areas. Maintains records for completion of as-built drawings on assigned projects.
- Assists in coordination of construction activities among landowners, contractors, and GRDA personnel.
- Assists in the obtaining and verification of easements for substation and transmission projects. Field checks easements to verify placement of equipment and encroachments. May be required to research easements to determine validity.
- Assists in preparation and upkeep of construction standards for transmission lines and substations.
- After-hours work may be required under system emergency or storm conditions.
- Provides oversight and training of additional personnel as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of four years of experience in electric transmission line and/or substation construction projects at an electric utility or as a consultant.
- Prefer applicant who has had working experience in an electric utility environment in and around high voltage equipment.
- Must have a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
- Project Management Institute PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
- Must have a working knowledge of electric utility equipment, materials, and construction practices involved in building and maintaining transmission lines and substations.
- Fully competent with personal computers; prefer experience with Excel, Word, and Project.
- Must be capable of methodical analysis of technical problems.
- Familiarity with lockout tag-out procedures.
- Must be familiar with safety practices involved in working around energized high voltage equipment within substations, distribution systems, and customer electrical systems.
- Must be comfortable dealing with customers and contractors in a one-on-one atmosphere and have demonstrated good communications skills.
- Ability to learn and follow GRDA/State of OK purchasing rules.
- Ability to develop project schedules and keep stakeholders updated on progress.
- Must be able to walk, climb stairs, and work from ladders and elevated platforms. Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, or working around high voltage equipment.
- Ability to lift, move, and carry weights of up to 50 lb. on an irregular basis.
- Must possess mental, visual, and auditory acuity for attention to visual and auditory detail. Manual dexterity is required for operation of test equipment, tools, and computers.
- Work is performed in the outdoors in all types of weather and in an office environment.
- Emergency work may be performed outdoors and/or indoors in a high noise/high temperature environment with possible work in confined spaces.
- Emergency repair assistance work may be required during inclement weather and at any time in any season.
- Office area is currently provided at the Engineering Technology Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Specific work sites and substation locations exist throughout the northeastern quarter of Oklahoma and/or other locations, as assigned.
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