PGE Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager (CPM) will be supporting new customer construction projects with Portland General. The CPM will be the direct point of contact for customers, expected to communicate early, often, effectively, and always pleasant, contributing to a best-in-class customer experience. CPM will be responsible for owning the project post approved design, leading the project through execution (planning, scheduling, construction, energization, as-builts, restoration, and closeout) working closely with internal stakeholders including land/right-of-way, inspection services, meter services, crew schedulers/planners, operations, vegetation management, GIS mapping, and others. CPM will be the single point of contact for customers, municipalities, contractors, and internal construction groups for projects including new installations (residential and commercial), streetlighting, system upgrades, conversions, and relocation projects tied to electrical distribution services. CPM will be accountable for ensuring all steps of the project process are completed, considering timeliness and responsiveness to internal or external customers; effectively prioritizes and balances multiple tasks and projects to meet customer expectations; interprets and coordinates work with other internal departments to fulfill project requirements; generally works independently but receives some direct supervision. Fulfills project requirements consistent with company tariff, design standards, NESC requirements and applicable codes.

The right candidate will be able to function in a fluid environment and have consistent communication with the team. This individual will be provided with a vehicle and visit construction sites to assist with project duties. This person will also be involved with:

• Evaluate needs for easements and/or permits
• Verify field readiness for work execution
• Verify material is adequate and available for in-time construction
• Schedule field work orders to meet in-service expectations
• Update status, tasks, and dates in Work-Management System (Maximo)
• Communicate with external and internal agencies on status
• Responds to questions from stakeholders; may provide information to newer team members.
• Trouble shoot and resolve design issues with consultation with internal design support

Required Skills

• Experience with varying aspects of construction (success seen from telecom, utilities, general construction, hvac, etc)
• Knowledge of construction drawings and bringing projects from post design approval to completion
• Experience managing 50-100 projects at varying stages
• Experience with excel or other project management software
• Experience with customer service and dealing with difficult customers

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