Job Description

The associate project manager, develops, budgets and directs short and long-term large-scale transmission, substation and distribution projects within MidAmerican Energy Company. The project manager will be responsible for implementation of projects which require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. In addition to having responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close), assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective completion of assigned projects, takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end user operations and public relations. Projects may involve multiple site locations and involve tens of millions in expenditure level.

Develops project plans, provides direction and coordinates project activities associated with capital investments and process improvements for transmission, substation and distribution projects and oversees the completion of project construction with regular attendance at project construction sites required (40%).

Coordinates with internal and external resources in the completion of project evaluations, schedules, cost forecasts and tracking, project studies and surveys, regulatory approvals, resource assessments, supporting the acquisition of local, state, and federal permits and oversees project contractors, consultants, and processes to ensure the safe and timely completion of projects (30%).

Negotiates, amends and administers contracts associated with major transmission, substation and distribution projects and leads the turnover of projects to company operational business units. The position is responsible for project document organization, maintenance, and control (10%).

Build and maintains key government agency, landowner and business relationships that support the construction and operations of projects. Provides presentations to internal and external audiences. Supports the company's response to landowner and local government agencies, concerns, issues and internal and external data requests that arise during development and construction activities. Monitor and report on performance related to progress, safety, compliance, budget, schedule and quality for all project activity (10%).

Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned (10%).

Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, accounting or related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Seven years of related professional experience; minimum of five years directly related professional project management experience.

Position also requires Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification or must be acquired within one year of position acceptance and maintained.

Develop and execute long-term functional staffing plans to optimize the performance of the function and the delivery services unit.

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external contacts.

Communicate and negotiate with peer management to successfully manage cross-functional duties and personnel.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation and interview skills.

Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.

Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Project management, risk management, planning and budgeting skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues, tasks and projects concurrently.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.