Location: Amarillo, TX -Various Project Sites
The salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Benefits:Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.
How to Apply:Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Internal Employee Notice:This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company's Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process.Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
About the Role The Project Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing and executing Transmission and Substation power delivery projects from inception to completion. This role demands a proactive and organized professional with exceptional communication a technical skill. This is a customer facing position performed at the customer site.
Key Responsibilities - Demonstrate knowledge of the transmission system, engineering principles, electric operating practices, construction practices, land requirements and regulations, budgeting, scheduling, and general business practices.
- Evaluate progress, identify problem areas, evaluate alternatives, and determine viable solutions.
- Analyze and Control project costs over time. schedules, work plans, and budgets lead team efforts, identify critical paths, and resolve conflict.
- Build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients.
- Lead projects involving multiple work groups and departments.
- Communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, covered employees, contract employees, business leaders, and customers.
- Present project communications to internal and external audiences.
- Conduct financial analysis, manage capital budgets and provide accurate budget projections.
- Develop and manage multiple project schedules, work plans, and budgets.
- Assist in contract administration.
Key Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, finance, Business or the equivalent degree.
- 3-5 years of experience managing major engineering/procurement construction activities.
- Analytical thinking capability - knowledge of distribution line, substation projects, and transmission would be preferred. Comparable experience in Generation will be considered.
- Experience working in a matrix organization.
- Experience managing projects requiring public and regulatory approvals.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate and solve problems, analyze data, write reports, and make presentations.
- Possesses the ability to cope with deadlines, manage time, set priorities, define roles and responsibilities, and make decisions.
- Ability to run meetings, motivate others, and interact with others at all levels of the organization.
- The ability to schedule, plan and manage numerous complex transmission projects concurrently.
- Self-starter with strong communication skills, including listening, speaking, and writing skills.
- Individual leadership abilities, planning skills, decisiveness, and customer focus.
- Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.
- Excellent leadership, teambuilding, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal and motivational skills required.
- Ability to develop skills to prepare presentations and expert witness testimony for local and state regulatory presentations.
Key Nice-To-Haves - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
Application Deadline:This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.
Important Information:Applicants may be asked:
"Are you currently employed by the Company?"
For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact email: HRSC@unitedutility.com 
