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Company: Avangrid Networks

Job Title: Unit Manager

Reports to: Director - Integrated Projects

Location: Rochester NY

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Salary: The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $130k to $15304k.

Purpose

This position of Manager Projects Unit will be responsible for the planned activities of the NY BES Program in integrated projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing activities between team members, including Project Managers, engineers, and construction management. This team leader will be responsible for coordinating the design and execution of large greenfield/brownfield project solutions (Substations and Lines projects), which might involve a new or amended ART VII license. The unit Manager ensures the project team delivers projects according to baseline budgets, schedules, scope, quality, and engineering standards.

Responsibility includes meeting corporate goals for capital investment, managing Construction Work in Progress, and energization of assets in accordance with the investment plan. Must manage team performance to maximize the effectiveness of capital budget delivery considering the environment, operating efficiency, regulatory, CWIP and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Manages performance of team to ensure goals, schedules, budgets, and benefits are met and all deliverables are completed on time and under budget
• Identifies interdependences of the team portfolio and resolves interactions among projects.
• Proactive approach to controlling program scope and mitigating the risk.
• Ensures quality of work packages of team produces briefings and status reports on a regular basis for executives or regulatory agencies.
• May participate or represent the company in regulatory or public proceedings or permitting requirements for projects undertaken by the team.
• Ensure governance processes and procedures are followed within portfolio.
• Trains/coaches team members and holds team accountable for results. Teams are cross-functional, can be virtual, and frequently combine internal and external personnel.
• Leads team meetings.
• Monitors progress of team against plans and applies course corrections as necessary.
• Ensures effective internal program communications.
• Develops procurement strategies for material, labor or services.
• Supports Project initiatives for compliance, standardization, and process improvement
• Considers innovative ways to undertake work, promoting automation and efficiencies in day to day work streams
• Responsible for Project accountability overview, making sure that it complies with FERC, NERC and any other applicable regulation.
• Attendance to Cost & Schedule Meetings
• Works with Coordinator on the Risk definition, cost, and the Mitigation Action analysis.
• Support emergency / high priority projects what will require an agile approach.

Skills and Requirements

Education & Experience Required:

• 9 Years' experience in the electrical industry.
• Project management experience.
• Regulatory sensitivity. Preferred.

• PMP Certification. Preferred
• Experiencing in Managing portfolios/Programs greater than $20M. Preferred
• Cost estimation. Preferred
• Construction. Preferred
• Art VII Licensing. Preferred
• Scheduling and cost control experience. Preferred.
• Bachelor's in engineering or related field in the energy Industry. Preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to mobilize team members to deliver multiple projects on time and under budget.
• Expert in risk management and mitigation plans.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts.
• Results oriented.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and implement with project structure.
• Knowledge and experience in managing the execution of substation projects
• Knowledge and experience in the regulatory environment.
• Experience and understanding of tools/controls needed to monitor and control projects required.
• Experience managing large teams of technical experts required.
• Experience utilizing SAP financial system preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and work in a team environment.
• Team oriented.

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Competencies

• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and Share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile
• Technical Skills

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com

Job Posting End Date:
July-12-2024

Minimum Salary: 130000.00 Maximum Salary: 130000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly