Engineering Project Manager - Facilities Projects

Scope of Position

• Provide project leadership excellence within a division engineering group that leads Capital projects, facility building/infrastructure repairs, renovations, and process improvement initiatives (anticipated project size to vary based on portfolio and demand, small to medium scale)
• Establish overall project requirements and plans, leading the project team from Initial Planning thru Project Closeout following our PM processes and procedures
• Effectively lead, interface and communicate with the division/facility leadership, teams, resources and external EPCM firms
• Solve technically complex problems within facility equipment, construction and operation areas for WPS

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Deliver strong project leadership thru the project initiation, planning, implementation and closeout phases
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules and AR budget documentation
• Develop and deliver clear and concise project presentations; such as, business case justifications, project financials and project status summaries to leadership
• Exercise sound judgment, solid engineering principles and utilize structured problem-solving techniques
• Lead, guide, coach & help develop internal functional and project team members
• Ability to multitask, lead multiple projects and actively work and participate in project teams in various roles and capacities
• Effectively listen and communicate utilizing multiple channels and means

Travel Requirements

• Limited Travel. Travel to Corning area campuses and buildings.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time

• Flexibility is required
• 40+ hours per week. Onsite/in the field and office time required.

Required Skills

• Excellent project leadership, presentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent soft leadership, interpersonal and team building skills
• Project estimating, cost control and scheduling experience
• Able to apply project leadership and technical principles to concepts, designs, trouble shooting and solving problems
• Problem solving skills and the use of structured methods; such as, PMBOK, K-T (DA, PPA, RA), DESGN & DMAIC

Desired Skills

• Proficient in MS Project, MS Excel, MS Project (Microsoft software suite)
• Proficient in SharePoint and collaborative workspace environments
• Capital COE experience and certifications
• Professional Engineering Certification
• PMI certification
• Equipment installation, commissioning and trouble-shooting experience
• Facility design, operations and/or installation experience

Education And Experience

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent
• MS degree preferred

Required Years and Area of Experience

• 5 years (minimum) of engineering & professional work experience

Soft Skills

• Results oriented
• Strives for excellence & high quality
• Strong commitment and work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Flexible and adaptable
• Open, honest & trustworthy
• Strong listening & communication skills
• Approachable and a team player