Project Manager III – Electric Energy Infrastructure Projects and Programs

Project Manager III – Electric Energy Infrastructure Projects and Programs 

Colorado Springs Utilities is excited to hire a Project Manager III,  to join our System Planning and Projects Division.  In this position, you will be responsible for collaborating with other project managers, project sponsors, and departments to deliver electric infrastructure projects meeting established objectives, milestones, performance metrics, and deliverables.

Colorado Springs Utilities’ Electric Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) have identified numerous projects for the next 30 years to ensure our organization can continue to provide electric service to the Colorado Springs community reliably.  Your role will be pivotal to our success, as you will be primarily responsible for directing, facilitating, and/or delivering these projects, including oversight and coordination of internal and external construction, spanning over the next 30 years. You will help reduce Colorado Springs Utilities' carbon footprint and set a new trajectory for electric services!

Your job responsibilities include...

• Leading project teams by assembling appropriate personnel, assigning roles and responsibilities, and building team cohesion
• Directing project meetings and preparing formal and informal project communications
• Identifying, assessing, and recommending solutions for issues to management to proactively facilitate project progression and resolution
• Developing and updating project charters, project plans, cost estimates, schedules, contract documents, and project closeout documentation
• Initiating procurement of materials, resources, equipment, and services (i.e., consultant and construction contracts, permitting, inspections)
• Tracking, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting project quality, costs, schedule, and scope status.  The ability to manage these aspects of project management during outages and high-stress situations to restore gas and electric utilities to the ratepayers expeditiously
• Driving timely completion of project activities, as well as efficient and cost-effective use of time, materials, and resources
• Collaborates with other project managers, project sponsors, and operating departments to identify project objectives, milestones, resource requirements, performance metrics, and deliverables
• Fosters and maintains positive customer relationships
• Interfaces with internal and external engineers, consultants, materials suppliers, construction contractors, internal construction crews, regulatory agencies, and other project specialists

Who you are...You are likely someone with at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in high-level project management, preferably in planning and constructing electric infrastructure. We are seeking the following education, experience, and skills:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field is preferred
• As a Project Manager III, qualified candidates will offer 5 years of progressively responsible professional-level project management experience. Additionally, possessing a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.  Knowledge of electric infrastructure (power generation, substations, transmission and distribution lines, Battery Energy Storage Systems-BESS, and Renewable Energy Technology) is also helpful. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly beneficial
• Knowledge of and experience in constructing electric infrastructure (power generation, substations, transmission and distribution lines, Battery Energy Storage Systems-BESS, and Renewable Energy Technology) is also helpful
• Complex Electric vertical and linear project experience is required 
• Knowledge and experience in environmental permitting requirements and procedures for the utility market is highly desired
   

In addition to the technical aspects of this job:

• You excel at remaining composed under pressure
• Taking initiative and driving projects forward
• Communicating and sharing information effectively and appropriately with very polished oral and written skills
• Possess sound critical thinking and decision-making ability
• Strong interpersonal skills that will allow you to establish effective internal and external relationships with contractors, Utilities staff, and suppliers
• This role will also require you to hone your leadership capability by leading project teams in ways that result in successful performance and facilitate team cohesion and productivity

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 120A, 12A, 12B, 12N, 51S, 881A,    32E1, 32E2, 32E3, 32E4, 32EX    5311, 5904, 5310, 122, 5960, 8004, 144    4071
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness