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Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

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Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged. 

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P PM OPC PROJECT MANAGEMENT Department of the P INVESTMENT PLANNING & STRATEGY Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available.  (Role: Professional)

JOB FUNCTION:

Plans, organizes, and manages scope, schedule and costs of major company capital projects. Manages the end-to-end process including complex regulatory approvals, land/Right-of-Way acquisition, public relations management, or cross-functional/multi-level (internal) management from conceptualization/ inception through budgeting, design, approval, procurement, construction, placement in operation, and project closing. Serves as the primary point of contact for all project matters and is responsible for meeting all project-related objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Project Planning and Management

• Plans, organizes, and manages all project tasks associated with scoping, budgeting, design, approval, procurement, construction, placement in operation, and closing of projects. 
• Provides project leadership and work direction and secures commitment from project team members in meeting project milestones. 
• Ensure team members have all the resources, information, and direction necessary to successfully perform their jobs. 
• Evaluates progress and performance of project team members and implements personnel actions necessary to accomplish project objectives including recognition, redirection, recruitment, and replacement of team members.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all project related matters. 
• Works with and through community groups, neighborhood boards, government agencies, the media, other utilities and private companies, the City Council, the State Legislature, and the PUC to disseminate information, address concerns, obtain permits and approvals, and resolve project-related problems. 
• Prepares and provides testimonies and presentations at internal strategic meetings, public meetings and regulatory hearings, as necessary.

Project Risk & Change Management

• Develops the necessary strategies required to meet project goals. 
• Identifies potential problem areas early on. 
• Solves problems to ensure attainment of project goals. 
• Redirect design, purchasing, permits/approvals or construction to prevent or minimize constraints or actions which may delay schedules or add costs to projects. 
• Conduct inspections of construction sites, as necessary.

Governance & Compliance

• Develops and maintains project schedules. 
• Prepares and presents project progress and cost reports internally and externally, as required.
• Works with Regulatory Affairs, Management Accounting & Financial Services, Community Relations, Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Legal, Energy Delivery departments, and others in obtaining approvals. 
• Obtains company authorizations for expenditures for funds for engineering, materials, and construction. 
• Reviews and approves procurement for project permitting, design, material and construction.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of project management principles, and engineering and construction practices in the transmission, distribution, substation, and/or generation fields, normally acquired through college-level training and/or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), highly desirable.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical branch or certified as a Planner by a nationally recognized professional society such as the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Project, SAP, UI Planner, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and best practices to achieve operational excellence.
• Thorough knowledge of SafeStart principles and best practices to achieve a safe workplace environment.

Skills Requirements

• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to direct, influence, motivate and persuade various groups or individuals.
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy, and discretion.
• Supervisory/leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals occasionally dealing with sensitive, difficult or confrontational issues and the ability to handle such issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect and discretion.
• In-depth analytical, computational, organizational and time-management skills to handle various projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage people at all levels within the company.
• Ability to develop/maintain strong positive relationships with leaders and members of the community and government.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and strategic direction.  Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive (8+ years) experience as a project manager, construction manager, designer, or engineer, with large complex projects, preferably within the electric utility industry.
• Several (3-5) years of project management experience for small to large engineering/construction projects.
• Experience with the regulatory, social, public affairs (neighborhood boards, community groups, government agencies, political leaders, media, etc.) processes involved with land use issues.
• Several (3-5) years of supervisory experience is desirable.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Honolulu - Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Sr. Project Manager - Oahu [Req ID 10483] position is $109,900.00 to $142,600.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

Affiliate Disclaimer

The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

The ATRs address many issues related to Hawaiian Electric's interactions and transactions with Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities. If you'd like more information about these rules/regulations, you can email ATR@hawaiianelectric.com.