Project Manager I

PTAG is a Project Management Advisory & Services firm, which is recognized in the industry by Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, innovative service delivery partners and world leading industrial clients.  We are looking for a Project Manager I to help us expand our presence with our clients in the Power Industry. We seek Project Professionals who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:

Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum project results.
PTAG’s vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their capital and sustaining projects.
Our values include:

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority
• Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers
• Leadership: Improving project performance through the application of best practices
• Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement
• Client Satisfaction: Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project
• Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business

Location: Rochester, NY

Type of Employment: Contract

Role & Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for developing and leading a diverse team of utility engineering and project management experts tasked with overseeing the Project's electric capital portfolio.  Some specific responsibilities include oversight of the following electric capital plan activities:

• Supports all aspects of the Project’s Long-Term Outlook of the Electric CAPEX investment portfolio including rate case preparations.
• Supporting all Regulatory inquiries through ISO-NE and the NE PUCs for project and program status updates.
• Responsible for working with and supporting Investment Planning in the development of the electric capital portfolio.
• Providing appropriate support for all financial analysis and estimating for planning activities.
• Key Liaison between Integrated System Planning (ISP), Investment Planning (IP), and Portfolio Controls
• Extensive presentation and report preparation (and or review/editing) skills are essential including the ability to concisely communicate decision making at all internal and external stakeholder levels (e.g. executives, regulators, and ISO’s).
• Ability to develop and build collaborative and constructive relationships across internal business areas and teams and/or external stakeholders including regulators.
• Building and maintaining investment pipeline by tracking project origination through project development teams.
• Ensuring proper project handoff occurs between planning and executional teams.
• Ensure Regulatory and Financial commitments are met through reporting, tracking, and follow-up.
• Financial oversight of accounting creation for projects including WBS and Project Definitions (Primavera, Unifier, SAP, etc.)

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 5-10 years in large scale projects Program Management for Utility business,
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Professional Engineer License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Project Management Professional or Program Management Professional
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro, and OSG.

PTAG is growing and seeking project professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented company. PTAG provides industry competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee share purchase plan. PTAG provides an environment to develop and grow professionally and personally.