Position Summary
This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects from initiation through completion. The Project Manager manages project scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance for business and utility projects supporting the cooperative’s strategic projects. This position serves as the primary point of coordination between internal departments, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with Cooperative standards.

Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         Five (5) years of job related experience. Experience in managing projects, preferably within an electric utility or related environment.

·         Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification preferred.

·         Valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
·         Knowledge of electric utility operations, construction practices, and project management principles.

·         Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing demands.

·         Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

·         Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

·         Proficiency with project management tools, scheduling software, and standard office applications.

Competencies
·         Adaptability

·         Building strategic working relationships

·         Communication

·         Contributing to team success

·         Follow-up

·         Planning and organizing

·         Problem Solving

Essential Functions
·         Working closely with internal stakeholders to plan, organize, and manage projects within the utility including defining project scope, technical requirements, feasibility, schedules, budgets, and resource needs.

·         Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, cost estimates, and tracking documentation.

·         Support ensuring all project activities comply with applicable safety standards, environmental requirements, engineering standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.

·         Support projects funded by grants including the application process, project management and close out report.

·         Prepare bid specifications; support procurement processes; evaluate contractor proposals; and administer contracts and change orders.

·         Monitor project progress, expenditures, and performance; identify risks; resolve issues; and implement corrective actions as needed.

·         Conduct project meetings, site visits, inspections, and coordination meetings to support project execution.

·         Prepare and present regular project status updates, reports, and documentation to management and stakeholders.

·         Oversee project close-out activities including final inspections, documentation, warranty tracking, and record retention.

·         Support strategic initiatives, long-range planning, and continuous improvement programs related to project delivery.

·         Participation in cooperative strategy and initiatives.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
This is a full-time position and may require availability outside normal work hours. Travel may be required within the OTEC service territory with occasional overnight or out-of-area travel.

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative

Baker City, voted one of Rand McNally’s six most beautiful small towns in America three years in a row. The surrounding area includes unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and skiing. Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort boasts the best powder in Oregon, with an average annual snowfall of 300 inches. OTEC has a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and other valuable benefits. Please visit our web page at https://www.otec.coop/careers for more information and to view open positions.

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