Job Information
TEKsystems Project Manager in Portland, Oregon
Description
The Sr. Project Manager will oversee and lead complex gas infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with company goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management within the gas or energy sector, along with knowledge of gas compressor stations, storage facilities, and associated infrastructure.
This role works collaboratively with the Engineering organization, as well as the PMO, Gas Operations, Gas Supply and other organizations internal and external to NW Natural to enable successful delivery of assigned projects.
The Sr. Project Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on PMO processes, tools, and deliverables to support other Engineering resources operating in a project management capacity. They will also actively identify, assess, and implement process improvements within the PMO.
Day to Day:
• Prepare and submit PMO required documentation throughout the project lifecycle process.
• Lead all aspects of the project building process, coordinating actions of internal staff and external consulting engineers throughout the design and construction process.
• Ensure compliance with all industry regulations, environmental laws, safety standards, and relevant code requirements.
• Coordinate the building permit application process and required building department inspections.
• Oversee transmittals, submittals, and request for information (RFI) processes and tracking, ensuring stakeholder involvement in the review of drawings and technical specifications. Assure compliance with and coordinate inspections as required by NWN Field Operations Manual (FOM)
• Develop project schedules, including forecasts for material supplies and personnel, routinely reviewing and updating schedules.
• Develop, manage, and update project actual and forecast costs, conducting analyses to identify and remediate variances as needed.
• Identify, collect, and manage project risks, defining mitigation plans and resolving issues to ensure project success.
• Assess, document, and communicate project schedule, scope, and cost through Change Requests following PMO change management practices.
• Manage vendor and contractor schedules, deliverables, and costs according to their respective Statements of Work (SOW). Integrate vendor project information into the overall project plan.
• Maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, and key industry partners.
• Provide clear guidance to project team members regarding tasks, deadlines, and expectations, while addressing and resolving performance concerns.
• Develop and implement project communications plans, including meetings, status reports, and monthly portfolio reviews.
• Lead routine and special project team meetings and present project status reports to engineering management and stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and implement PMO PM best practices to enhance project efficiency.
• Utilize NWN project management software to track project progress and document milestones.
• Requires performing site visits to Mist. OR.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across multiple, simultaneous projects and large, mission-critical projects/programs.
• 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in the gas, utility, or energy sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of gas pipeline and storage systems, infrastructure projects, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of engineering and construction RFP’s, construction contracts, alternative contracting types such as EPC.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project risks effectively.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools.
• Ability to learn and adapt to company software systems necessary to support project management, project assets, financial management, and reporting.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem-solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project needs.
• Experience with permitting processes and regulatory compliance, particularly in the gas industry.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and safety standards related to gas projects.
Additional requirements:
• Requires to be local to Oregon or Washington.
• Requires site visits to projects within NW Natural Service territory.
• Previous experience with the permitting process, Anything specific for gas industry knowledge, familiar with gas pipeline, compressor, and storage systems.
Skills
Project management, program management, Agile
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills:
Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across multiple, simultaneous projects
Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail
Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy
Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization
Understanding of business process improvement and change management desired
Bachelor's degree in business, technology or related field preferred
PMP or equivalent certification preferred
7+ years of project management experience
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $110.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.