Project Manager - DAG2107
Company: NHRG, Inc.
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 21, 2021
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Job Description:
RFQ
1100 DAG 2107
Working
Title: Project Manager, DER Integration
ITSAC
Level Description: Project Manager 2
DESCRIPTION
OF SERVICES:
The City of Austin D/B/A Austin Energy
requires the services of one Project Manager hereafter referred to
as Worker,
who meet the general qualification Project Manager 2 and the
specifications
outlined in this document for Austin Energy.
ABOUT AUSTIN ENERGY:
Austin
Energy is the 8th largest community-owned electric utility in
the
country. We serve more than 480,000
customers and a population of almost one million. We provide
service within the City of Austin,
Travis County, and a small portion of Williamson County. Our annual
revenues total $1.2 billion. The
Utility has a diverse generation portfolio of more than 2,600
megawatts of
traditional generation and more than 450 megawatts of renewable
energy. Austin
Energy has led the nation in sales of renewable energy by a
utility-sponsored
program for the last seven years in a row. The Utility also offers
some of the
most comprehensive rebates in the country for residential and
commercial
customers to make energy-efficiency improvements to their homes and
buildings.
WORK
DESCRIPTION:
Austin Energy is recruiting for a highly
experienced and effective project manager to manage projects
related to
grant-funded research and the utility s strategic initiatives
related to
distributed energy resources (DER). This position will report to
the Program Manager
of DER Integration and will be responsible for end-to-end project
oversight and
coordination. Austin Energy's DER Integration Program is part of
the utility s Advanced
Grid Technologies group, focused on emerging utility technology.
The successful
candidate will have exceptional skills in project management and
change
management with experience managing project scope, schedule and
budget;
documentation and status reporting; risk and issue tracking;
workgroup
coordination; business process recommendations; and project
deliverables. The
candidate must also exhibit demonstrated success managing
stakeholder relations
and working with vendors, consultants, and cross functional
teams.
This position will be responsible for
managing the lifecycle of assigned projects within the DER
Integration team, including
but not limited to a federally grant-funded project in partnership
with the
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) relating to micro-grid
technologies. This
project is called SOLACE, and general background information is
available
through articles on the internet (e.g., ).
As the utility partner for SOLACE,
Austin Energy has several work streams to plan, coordinate, and
implement
internally and with other project partners.
Austin Energy s effort is essentially a project within a larger
project,
and it requires robust project management. Austin Energy s SOLACE
work includes
engineering analysis and design, equipment procurement and
installation,
technology change control, a real-world demonstration of the
designed solution,
and documenting results. While the
technical work will be handled by Austin Energy employees and
project partners,
this position will need to coordinate all efforts and drive the
work to
completion. At minimum, this position will involve contracting
activities,
managing scope, establishing an internal schedule, tracking to the
project team
timeline and milestones, managing budget, coordinating/supporting
procurement,
documentation and status reporting, risk and issue tracking,
workgroup
coordination, and ensuring project deliverables are met.
Additional utility approved projects and
initiatives for FY21-FY22 and scope of engagement will be clearly
defined upon
hire.
Essential duties and functions may
include the following. Other related duties may be assigned:
Direct
and manage project development from beginning to end, submit
proposals, and recommend subsequent budget, scope and schedule
changes
and/or contingency plans where necessary
Develop
project scope, cost estimates, human resource requirements, work
plans,
time schedules, communication plans, and make work assignments to
meet
project or program objectives
When
necessary, assist in writing Request For Information/Request for
Proposals
for external services and business plans for internal executive
approval
Develop
project plans and associated communications documents, identify and
manage
project dependencies and critical path, and track and report on
project
milestones and deliverables
Develop
written business requirements and models
Request
the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and
where
required, from other department managers and participate in the
acquisition of required personnel within the City of Austin
Own
the business relationship with subject matter experts and their
leadership
from project kickoff to close out
Direct
tasks/work for a project team comprised of subject matter experts
from Engineering,
Operations, Utility IT, Customer Energy Solutions, and external
vendors
Define
the project success criteria and disseminate them to involved
parties
throughout the project life cycle
Effectively
communicate project expectations to sponsor, team members and
stakeholders
in a timely and clear fashion, and facilitate project management
and
project status review meetings
Develop
successful transition, training plans and recognition for resources
on the
project team
Assist
in the development of a forecast/project timeline and project plan
for
achieving utility Grid Modernization goals through FY2022
TERM OF SERVICE:
February
2021 through September 30, 2021 (May be extended into FY22)
WORK HOURS
AND LOCATION (Required):
Hours
will be 8 to 5 with one hour for lunch. All resources are
teleworking until
further notice. Location is Systems Control Center (SCC) 2500
Montopolis Drive,
78741
Other Special Requirements: Please provide three business
references. If
selected for interview, Please provide three project management
examples
including duration, scope, budget, and business impact
Worker Skills and Qualifications
Please fill in the "Years required" column
Minimum Requirements (Required)
Years
Skills/Experience
YES
Graduation from an accredited
four-year college or university with a degree in Business or
Management,
Engineering, computer science, computer information
systems, or management information
systems
YES
Project Management Professional (PMP)
certification from PMI
5
Demonstrated experience in
implementation of large-scale projects
5
Experience in systems integration
projects
5
Demonstrated application of project
management techniques, WBS (work breakdown structure) development,
and
coordination of people and resources
5
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook,
Excel, Word, Project, Power Point, SharePoint, and Visio, WebEx
5
Proficient in change management
methodologies
5
Proficient in communications with and presenting
to multiple levels within an organization
Preferred (Optional):
Years
Skill/Experience
3
Experience
leading projects related to utility design, including but not
limited to:
control technologies, distribution design, construction,
distributed energy
resources
3
Experience
in developing and managing remote teams
3
Experience
with federal grant-funded projects
3
Experience
with strategic planning and implementation activities
3
Familiarity
with utility business practices and relevant business needs
3
Familiarity
in working with a government entity
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