Project Planning Manager Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

Basic Purpose
Provides strategic leadership for the development and front end planning of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) projects. This position is responsible for advancing projects from concept through readiness for execution, ensuring alignment with system planning needs, regulatory requirements, business objectives, and long range capital plans. Leads cross functional teams to develop scope, cost, schedule, and risk plans to support timely and efficient delivery of T&D infrastructure.
 

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline from an accredited school, and 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in project development, planning, or capital program management.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor's degree must have a minimum of 14 years of related work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
    Electric transmission and distribution systems, utility capital planning, and project development practices.
    Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial acumen.
    Proven ability to lead cross functional teams and influence outcomes across multiple business units.
    Excellent communication, analytical, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
    Utility business and industry practices.
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulations
    Public Utility Commission regulations
    Federal Permitting regulations

Demonstrated skills such as:
    Strategic planning
    Ability to develop effective relationships.  
    Excellent negotiation, critical thinking, project management, communication, decision making, presentation, human relations, and organization skills.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.  

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment.  No special physical demands required.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops and oversees front end project planning and readiness 
Provides leadership and oversight for front end planning of Transmission and Distribution projects, establishing and enforcing standards for project charters, execution plans, division of responsibilities (DOR), and governance for overall project-readiness prior to execution.

Directs early cost, schedule, forecasting, and risk planning 
Directs project planning controls during the front end phase, including development of credible cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, resource loaded and risk adjusted schedules, and formal risk registers to ensure projects enter execution with durable baselines and reliable forecasts.

Directs permitting and critical issues analysis and planning 
Oversees early permitting strategies, criticalissues analysis, and coordination to mitigate regulatory, entitlement, and schedule risks before execution begins. Drives engineering planning activities required for permitting to meet execution and schedule requirements.

Provides portfolio level planning and oversight 
Provides planning oversight across the T&D project portfolio, supporting project prioritization, sequencing, and resource alignment prior to execution.

Develops procurement and contracting strategies 
Develops and directs early procurement strategies for contractors (OE, EPC etc.) and long lead equipment and materials. Implements contracting strategies, including development and standardization of technical and engineering specifications and project scoping in coordination with engineering and supply chain, to support cost and schedule performance.

Oversees engineering and technical planning readiness 
Oversight of engineering planning activities to ensure technical readiness, constructability, system coordination, and alignment with execution strategies and procurement plans.

Builds, develops, and manages the project planning team 
Builds, develops, and manages a project planning team, including assigning work, setting priorities, coaching team members, conducting performance reviews, supporting career development, and coordinating with internal human resource functions to ensure organizational effectiveness.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.