Senior Project Manager, Land and Permits - Luma PR

LUMA - Built for Puerto Rico

We rely on electricity every day. We need it to run our appliances, power the streetlights and produce the goods and services that drive our economy.At LUMA we are committed to provide Puerto Rico with electricity that we all can depend on. At LUMA, we put people first — our employees, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities as they work to build an electricity system that will make Puerto Rico a better place.If you're looking for a career where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of your neighbors and your community, LUMA is the place for you. LUMA offers new jobs designed to respond to the current and future needs of the T&D system. Together we're transforming the island's electric transmission and distribution system, and energizing Puerto Rico. Please note that these new jobs with LUMA offer different terms and conditions of employment to those currently in place with PREPA.We will schedule interviews with all qualified PREPA candidates. All PREPA applicants will receive priority in hiring and a compensation package equal to or better than what they receive today. In order to receive notifications as additional positions and locations are posted, please create a profile on our career site.

About the Position

Reporting to the Director, the Senior Project Manager, will have the responsibility and accountability for project development with the Land and Permits area.  This will include working with area managers and staff to develop projects including projects identified within the System Remediation Plan (SRP) specific to the Land and Permits department.  Utilizing fundamental project management principles, the Senior Advisor will have the responsibility to work with project stakeholders, to define the scope, schedule, and cost of a project, and to develop a project execution plan in collaboration with the project team.  Additionally, the Senior advisor will have the responsibility to work with other departments within the organization such as Capital Projects, Engineering, and Operations to ensure the necessary service is provided to the user group with respect to Land and Permits.  This will include working with various project managers within LUMA to help develop project scope for a given project, to identify the Land and Permits scope within that project, to assist the project manager with inputs of the project requirements for Land and Permits into a database, and to coordinate communications with the Land and Permits department managers and staff to take the necessary steps ensuring workflow is managed properly. 

The Senior Project Manager will make recommendations to the director relating to project requirements and to assist in developing the capital and O&M budgets for the department.  The position will have responsibility to address other project matters as these arise and develop necessary procedures or agreements through collaboration with the other department managers as required.

What will you get up to everyday?

• Develop scope, schedule, and cost estimates for projects specific to Land and Permits, such as those within the SRP
• Communication and involvement with stakeholders with respect to requirements and status of Land and Permits projects
• Communication and coordination with other project managers in LUMA departments including but not limited to Capital Projects, Engineering, Construction, and Operations with developing their project scope and providing input into the project for Land and Permits requirements
• Advise project managers on how to input project requirements into the Land and Permits database and that such inputs accurately reflect the expected demands on the department
• Communication with department managers such as capital projects or operations the prerequisites needed from other departments to be successful and such requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Determine staff and/or utilization of temporary or contract resources to execute an on-time delivery of required work
• Research, qualify, and draft annual budget or business plan with respect to costs of executing required work
• Assist Director, Land and Permits in developing department capital and O&M budgets
• Assist Director, Land and Permits with a variety of project and/or administrative functions as needed
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities

This position will have the responsibility to supervise contract resources and temporary staff as required.

What We are Hoping You Bring to LUMA

LUMA's culture is rooted in the concept of People First, Safety Always. We want your knowledge and expertise to pair with LUMA's globally recognized experts in numerous fields such as customer service, field workforce development, high-voltage transmission engineering, distributed energy resources and mini/micro grid integration. Our employees receive substantial training and development, as well as opportunities for advancement and success. Within our People First, Safety Always culture, we're committed to offering continuous learning opportunities and career-long support for our employees.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Project Management or related field

Experience

7 years of experience in project management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Electrical utility experience is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Project management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Certification

Travel Requirements

20%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - N/A
• Climb - N/A
• Kneel - N/A
• Grab - N/A
• Bend - N/A
• Lift/carry over - 5-10 LBS
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Mojado o Húmedo - Rara vez
• Trabajar cerca o sobre piezas mecánicas en movimiento -
• Trabajar cerca o sobre maquinaria pesada - N/A
• Trabajar en lugares altos - N/A
• Expuesto a humos o partículas en el aire - N/A
• Expuesto a productos químicos tóxicos o cáusticos - N/A
• Frecuencia de trabajo en condiciones climáticas al aire libre - N/A
• Trabajar con electricidad - N/A
• Trabajar con explosivos - N / A
• Trabajar sobre o cerca de una fuente de radiación - N / A
• Condiciones de ruido fuerte (por encima de 87dB) - N/A
• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions- N/A

We are looking forward to seeing your application!

You made it to the end of the job posting! Thank you for expressing interest in LUMA and taking the time to read all the details of this position. We encourage you to apply and give us the opportunity to get to know you better through the recruitment process. Together, we're energizing the people of Puerto Rico.

Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.LUMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.