Specialist, OR Project Management

With limited supervision, is responsible for the day-to-day administration, coordination and direct construction oversight of capital and maintenance projects including but not limited to overhead and underground transmission and distribution, substation, gas, environmental/remediation and facilities renovation/construction projects. Responsibilities shall require a significant degree of independent judgment and individual action. Performs field oversight and documentation of projects being performed by contractor labor forces to assure conformity with plans and specifications, and verifies that equipment and material supplied meets specifications.

This is a Supervisory Transition Rate 5 position (STR 5)

"this position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 2 years experience including Electrical, civil and/or mechanical systems or related technical experience or
- Associate's Degree and minimum of 4 years experience including Electrical, civil and/or mechanical systems or related technical experience or
- High School Diploma/GED and minimum of 5 years experience including Electrical, civil and/or mechanical systems or related technical experience.

Preferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering and minimum of 2 years experience including Electrical, civil and/or mechanical systems or related technical experience.

Relevant Work Experience
- Must obtain Substation Qualified (unescorted substation entry) status within 12 months of hire, Transmission and Distribution Authorized Status within 18 months of hire, and the New York State Department of Labor Certificate of Asbestos Supervisors Certificate within 24 months of managerial request, required.
- Must have knowledge of and understand the Company Construction Standards, OSHA Regulations and Company Safety Rules and Procedures, required.
- Must be well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines, required.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to effectively interact with customers, field personnel, support staff and various levels of management, required.
- Must have strong analytical, technical and interpersonal skills, required.
- Must participate in the Company's Medical Surveillance Program, required.
- Must be able to obtain PMP or CAPM within (12) months of hire, required.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint are required. Oracle EBS, Oracle Unifier, OMS, WMS, and the COS systems, preferred.
- Experience in transmission or distribution electric utility work, preferred.
- Experience with civil work or general construction, preferred.
- Experience interpreting one-line, engineering drawings, schematic and wiring drawings, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) 1 Year Preferred or

Physical Demands
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
- Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
- Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
- Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday
- Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday
- Ability to read small print and symbols
- Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends and holidays

Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
- Must work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
- Must wear all necessary personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including fire retardant clothing and safety harness.
- Must be willing and available to be on call, work off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as operating and system conditions require for project activities or for your System Emergency Assignment.
- Requires the use of personal vehicle and must be able to travel to various Company locations, project locations and to other companies, when required.