Sr Proj Mgr Development in Reno, Nevada at NV Energy

NV Energy
Position Title: Sr Proj Mgr Development

Job ID: 10005400

Location: Reno, NV, United States
Description:

Job Description

Basic Purpose
Develops and fosters customer relationships and innovative solutions to connect large customer projects to utility system that exceed customer expectations while adapting to changing regulatory environments, managing risk, and maximizing distribution and transmission system utilization. Integrates utility business planning, strategic opportunities, and business relationships to grow distribution business via regional business plans. Works with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as the primary contact for large new retail customer requests for connection to the distribution and transmission system.

Coordinates the project development team, including stakeholders and functional group members as the project requires. (20%)

Works with customers and stakeholders to develop and evaluate project alternatives. (15%)

Coordinates development of project plans, including project scope, cost estimates, schedule and cash flow including consideration for safety, environment, land use, regulation, human resources, communication, procurement, reliability, quality and risk. (20%)

Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and rules as set by the Public Utility Commission of Nevada. Assists with the development of new tariffs, internal policies and procedures in support of large retail service. (5%)

Develops and negotiates plans for complex and sensitive business arrangements involving contract negotiation/interpretation, Rule No. 9 applicability and other rules and/or regulations related to large customer retail service. (20%)

Coordinates project close-out, including final acceptance of project deliverables; transfer of ownership; status of project id; project accounting audit and true-up; and final project report. (5%)

Provides written and oral testimony in support of applicable legal, legislative and regulatory proceedings. (5%)

Leads, motivates, supports, and assists indirect reports to identify, develop, and implement project development strategies and programs and respond to the needs of external and internal customers. (10%)

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in engineering, construction management, or related field and 7 years of related experience in utility design and/or utility experience, 2 or more years of project management experience.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 11 years of related experience in utility design and/or utility experience, 2 or more years of project management experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Utility operations as it pertains to business development

Understand and interpret business contracts, utility rates, customer facilities and delivery issues.

Demonstrated skill such as:
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential new customers.

Directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of multi-discipline project team.

Interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required.

Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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