Senior Pre - Construction Project Manager
Avangrid

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.

Portland, Oregon: $111,544.00 to $139,431.00

Orange, CT and Austin, TX: $122,699.00 to $153,374.00

Note that consideration may be given to candidates with lesser experience to join in a Project Manager capacity (not Senior)

The Senior Pre-Construction Project Manager (PC-PM) manages multiple renewable energy projects within the Pre-FID stage (Solar, Wind and Wind re-power) between FEL2 and FEL3 stage gates. They are responsible for finalization of project scope of works, liaising with key stakeholders within Avangrid to ensure all requirements, constraints and key milestones are captured and understood. In addition to creating the project execution plan, the PC-PM oversees the development of the risk register and end to end project schedule outlining key milestones, constraints and project critical path from Pre-Construction stage through to facility Commercial Operational Date.

The PC-PM works with Supply Chain and Procurement during the main EPC Bid process (BOP, HV Substation, POI & BESS packages), ensuring scope of works is understood by EPC Contractors, facilitating closure of all exceptions and clarifications, and ensuring all scope gaps are addressed prior to contract awards. Additionally, PC-PM coordinates with Procurement on the supply of project main equipment, aligning deliveries with overall project schedule.

Internally, the PC-PM is a key collaborator with CapEx team to ensure all project costs are identified and captured in project financial analysis.

Upon successful FID, the PC-PM oversees a comprehensive turnover process where the project is handed over to the Construction Execution team.

The PC-PM must be an excellent coordinator and collaborator with all the functions associated with the development of complex projects. The PC-PM must provide strong leadership skills, be a strategic thinker, and be able to adapt to scope changes to bring value to the project. PC-PM is responsible for developing the relationship with stakeholders through management and technical leadership.

This individual will be responsible to ensure projects and programs are aligned with the organization's vision, strategies, and objectives and be ready to adapt to changing priorities at a portfolio level.

Responsibilities

• Develop scope of works (SoW) and project execution plan (PEP).
• Develop project schedule and risk register with the support of schedulers and Risk Manager.
• Contribute in the development of contracting strategies best matching each project's characteristics, deadlines, and risks.
• Coordinate and provide necessary information to the Governance Committee for approval requests, describing status of the projects and the different possible scenarios representing the Projects team.
• Successful handover to Construction Project Team (no loose ends, good understanding by PM of construction requirements / constraints / agreements).
• Provides periodic updates to company senior management group on project activities, progress, and issues.
• Develop the project procurement plan for the HV, BoP and main equipment on assigned projects.
• Manage the project team and provide leadership in the overall management of the project to achieve the financial approval and to ensure that progress and program reporting is accurate, punctual and within governance parameters.
• Be the interface between Projects team, Development, Investment Office, and Procurement from the beginning of FEL3 until the Final Investment Decision (FID).
• Assists with technical due diligence in conjunction with other departments.
• Ensures process feedback mechanisms are implemented, identifying process efficiencies and improvements, including process and functional quality audits, and focusing on Company strategic initiatives.
• Responsible for effective forecasting of Company's capital budget spending on assigned projects.
• Support Supply Chain management team in contract negotiation with suppliers.
• Regularly perform risk management identifying and responding to potential issues that could arise throughout the life of the project to minimize potential negative impacts, identifying positive opportunities, and help ensure the safety of the workers. Create a contingency plan to have a proactive approach to risk management rather than a reactive one.
• Ensure proper communication concerning changes in established milestones or challenges that may affect the outcome of a project's completion date.
• Hold regular meetings with all departments to ensure open communication and expectations throughout a project.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related study.
• 5 years' experience in project engineering and/or construction of electric generation projects.
• 5 years' experience in project development or management of renewables projects.
• A working knowledge of FEL stage gated methodology and experience in construction or development of renewables projects is preferred.
• A working knowledge of construction law, contracts, claims avoidance, insurance, and contract administration is preferred.
• Proficiency using personal computer tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required and experience with MS Project and/or Primavera P6 an advantage.
• Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving.
• Maintains effectiveness during procedural/organizational changes and when dealing with varying personality styles and tasks.
• Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.
• Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting company structure.
• Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency and may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.
• Ability to travel 20%.

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AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables

Job Posting End Date:
February-28-2025

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