**SGS Project Manager Engineer I-Sr**

Company **Tucson Electric Power**

Location **Springerville, AZ**

Requisition ID **6025**

**About Us**

UNS Energy Corporation (http://www.uns.com) , headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary ofFortis Inc. (https://www.fortisinc.com) , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

**Your Employer of Choice**

Our culture is rooted inshared core values (https://www.tep.com/careers/#values) that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

+ **Continual growth:** In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.

+ **Active Engagement:** We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.

+ **Total compensation:** UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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**Job Description - SGS Project Manager Engineer I-Sr**

**Position-Related Responsibilities**

· Communicate with Management to ensure that proposed projects meet SGS goals. Lead formal and informal meetings concerning assigned projects and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel both in the office and with field crews.

· Provide feedback to the Planners regarding the feasibility, cost, scheduling and permitting of proposed projects.

· Participate as necessary coordinating project specific inputs for obtaining federal, state and local permits and approvals.

· Coordinate preliminary engineering for projects that are included in the 2 - 6 year budget, and ensure that the preliminary engineering documentation is properly reviewed and approved.

· Coordinate detailed engineering for projects that are included in the 1 - 2 year budget, and ensure that the construction engineering documentation is properly reviewed and approved.

· Monitor, schedule and approve the procurement of materials required for project construction per the specifications and material lists from the design engineers.

· Participate in the review and approval of contracts for outside contractor services, both for engineering and construction.

· Obtain budgetary estimates of projects for incorporation into the Capital Budget. Estimates will be refined as project moves from conceptual through preliminary engineering to final design. Ensure that all departments charging against budgets are committed to their respective labor allocations.

· Work with accounting to obtain and review timely financial reporting to manage the project within the budget limitations.

· Develop detailed project schedules that reflect appropriate durations for permitting, land acquisition, design, procurement and construction. Work with the design engineers and construction supervisors to manage the human resources necessary to keep the project on schedule.

· Use project management software for the tracking and reporting of project resources and overall status.

· Develop and monitor work progress on project schedules to ensure proper coordination of events during the design, construction, testing and commissioning phases assignment project.

· Oversee scheduling and coordination of system outages and project commissioning activities.

· Close out project by obtaining as-built drawings, answering schedule and budget variances, and provide an evaluation of individual, department, and contract services.

· Reports to the Engineering Electrical and Controls Supervisor and perform other assignments as requested.

· This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)

Level

Description

Minimum Qualifications

I

Will have primary responsibility for small to medium projects as the project manager. Will have several projects or studies assigned at the same time. Will work with SGS supervisors and staff to coordinate the activities of their resources. Will meet with other companies, organizations and stakeholders regarding project management and ensure TEP is appropriately represented.

Preferred qualification of a four- year degree in engineering, planning, or project, construction or business management;or equivalent professional experience as an Engineer, Project Manager or Construction Manager.

A self-starter and has demonstrated the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously monitoring and controlling budget, schedule and timely completion.

Developed leadership skills and comfortable leading meetings and speaking in front of others.

**_Preferred Qualifications_** : P.M.P certification.

II

Will have primary responsibility for medium to large projects as the project manager. Will have several projects or studies assigned at the same time. Will work with SGS supervisors to coordinate the activities of their resources. Will meet with other companies, organizations and stakeholders regarding project management and ensure TEP is appropriately represented. May be assigned customer projects requiring responsibility for customer deliverables including budget and expense updates, written reports, written and verbal updates, and on time delivery of construction projects.

Requires a four year degree with a preference to Engineering, or project, construction or business management, or MBA; orsix or more years of professional experience as an Engineer, or Construction Supervisor; or two or more years of professional experience as a Project Manager I.

Is able to work independently and has a strong understanding of project management processes, project requirements, and important project reporting metrics.

Thorough understanding of the primary divisions of engineering and construction labor/phasing, budgeting and budget performance analysis.

Developed leadership skills and demonstrated. Task organization, Communication, follow-up, ability to manage multiple medium to large project simultaneously.

**_Preferred Qualifications:_** P.M.P certification is preferred.

Senior

A top-level individual contributor who will be assigned multiple projects of all sizes or complexity, including highly complex projects. Will have several projects assigned at the same time. Will work with SGS supervisors and Outside Services to coordinate the activities of their resources. They will be the primary source of training for the section and will share information openly. Will meet with other companies or organizations regarding project management and ensure TEP is appropriately represented. Provides direct backup support for section Supervisor.

May be assigned customer projects requiring responsibility for customer deliverables including budget and expense updates, written reports, written and verbal updates, and on time delivery of construction projects.

Requires a four year degree with a preference to Engineering, project, construction, or business management or MBA.

Requires two or more year’s professional experience as a Project Manager II or Engineer.

Excels in all aspects of time management, project organization, and technical analysis.

Demonstrates strong leadership skills and supports all decision making with superior technical knowledge and economic analysis.

Actively develops peers, and participates in department efficiencies initiatives.

Makes decisions independently and does not require guidance or supervision on any technical or project management duty.

Demonstrates a superior understanding of all project aspects.

**_Preferred Qualifications:_** MBA,P.E., P.M.P certification are preferred qualifications.

**_All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct._**

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**Pay Rate:** Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

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