Job Description

Title: Project Manager (Varies I-III)
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Mulberry
Shift: 9 Hr. Day-Off 2nd Fri.

POSITION CONCEPT

Manage Engineering and Construction Projects in the Energy Supply organization. Lead project teams as the single point of accountability for all aspects of project execution. The project manager is also responsible for all phases of planning and executing projects to meet the goals of the company with respect to schedule, financial, and operating performance. The duties include conflict resolution between the company and the engineering, construction, equipment, and material providers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up of multiple capital projects. Manage project scope, cost, time, risk, quality, procurement, communications and human resources in order to drive project execution and meet project objectives. Management responsibilities begin with project initiation and include planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and project close-out. Be accountable for project performance measured by safety, schedule, financial, and operating goals.
• Ensure project business cases are well developed and understood. This includes, as necessary, development of varying solutions or scope options for comparison, economic analysis, and development of non-economic project justification. Ensure the business case is well documented in project authorization documents (PSA, CIR, PCR).
• Manage development of project execution plans and ensure adherence to the project specific plans or to the standard project management procedures as appropriate. Lead decision making concerning the extent to which detailed project specific plans are required. Ensure plans are updated when needed to meet changing conditions or requirements. Ensure the project plans, estimates, and schedules are reasonable and achievable.
• Effectively plan, organize, and coordinate the work of station personnel, multi-discipline engineers, construction supervisors, procurement personnel, project planners, project controls analysts or others assigned to a project team, in a manner that supports the project, company and department goals and objectives.
• Manage project communications. Identify project stakeholders and keep them well informed; effectively facilitate regular project team meetings; deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations; resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion; and understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Ensure accurate project status reporting. Provide updates on cost, schedule, status, and critical items which may materially affect project performance or department or company operations. Present project status to management and key stakeholders on a regular basis.

PROJECT MANAGER I

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Engineering, Construction, Business or a related field is preferred. MBA or graduate degree in Engineering Management desirable.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: Professional Engineering License,PMP certification

EXPERIENCE

Required: A minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial or power production facilities with a focus on engineering, scheduling, budgeting, cost controls and contract negotiations. In lieu of some experience, a Bachelor’s and minimum 6 years related experience may be considered.

Preferred: Experience managing general construction and/or engineering contracts; Experience with facility improvements and maintenance/upgrades desirable

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Minimum of three (3) years direct or indirect supervisory experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSA)

Required Ability to lead and motivate team members. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Solid understanding of power plant or industrial process operations

Preferred Working knowledge of work management systems, project management, scheduling and cost control systems

PROJECT MANAGER II

In addition to the Project Manager I:

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage increasingly complex projects involving plant capital improvements, maintenance projects, process changes and/or new process projects.
• Identify Project Management processes in need of improvement and work to develop and maintain Project Management standards, procedures and tools.

EXPERIENCE

Required: A minimum of 11 years of experience in industrial or power production facilities with a focus on engineering, scheduling, budgeting, cost controls and contract claims negotiations; Experience must include a minimum of 2 years of work directly related to the Duties and Responsibilities of this position. In lieu of some experience, a Bachelor’s and minimum 7 years related experience may be considered.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Minimum of five (5) years of direct or indirect supervisory experience

ADDITIONAL Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Proven ability to develop detailed project schedules and project cost control systems. Proven ability to analyze schedule and/or cost information and take corrective actions as necessary. Knowledgeable on requirements to contract and manage outside Engineering/Consulting organizations for completion of multidiscipline projects.

Preferred: Skilled at identifying the readiness of a project team and able to refocus/retrain or re-staff as needed.

PROJECT MANAGER III

In addition to the Project Manager I and II:

ADDITIONAL PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage increasingly complex projects including new generating units or first of a kind projects with higher process and execution risks, additional technical challenges and larger budget levels.
• Manage large EPC or large multidiscipline outside Engineering/Consulting contracted projects.

EXPERIENCE

Required: A minimum of 12 years of experience in industrial or power production facilities with a focus on engineering, scheduling, budgeting, cost controls and contract claims negotiations; Experience must include a minimum of 4 years of work directly related to the Duties and Responsibilities of this position. In lieu of some experience, a Bachelor’s and minimum 8 years related experience may be considered.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Minimum of seven (7) years direct or indirect supervisory experience

ADDITIONAL Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Project Management skill level proven to be the “go to” person when high profile projects need managing. Proven skill as mentor for less senior personnel. Proven ability to successfully manage long term, complex and large budget projects.

Preferred: Demonstratedunderstanding of broader business issues and practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position’s hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30AM – 3:30PM with occasional additional hours as necessary. The position will require occasional travel to the solar sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

This position is a mix of office environment and field inspections. The mix will vary depending on the requirements of the project schedule and assignments by the Sr. Project Manager.

COMPETENCIES

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

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Must successfully complete the following physical worker medical exam:

Physical Worker Medical Exam

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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS...Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.