Projects Manager

Homer Electric Association, Inc. is seeking a Projects Manager for its Kenai, Alaska office. The role involves project management, contract administration, and oversight of multi-discipline teams within the Engineering Department. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least ten years in project development and management in the utility sector. Strong knowledge of contracts and electrical supplies is essential.
Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. In partnership with our subsidiary, Alaska Electric & Energy Cooperative (AEEC), HEA is a vertically integrated utility providing Generation, Transmission and Distribution services. The Cooperative provides affordable, reliable, quality energy services to its nearly 26,000 members. It is governed by a nine-member elected Board of Directors and serves a 3,166 square mile service territory with over 2,500 miles of electric line. We truly believe in the cooperative values of integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community and a successful candidate will have an opportunity to directly impact these values using innovative and versatile technology solutions.

HEA is seeking a Projects Manager at our Kenai, Alaska office. This position reports directly to the Manager of Engineering. This position in our Engineering Department is responsible for providing comprehensive project management as well as contract solicitation and administration services for the Cooperative and its subsidiaries in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, policies and procedures. The successful candidate will have a wide scope of experience in project development, management and contract administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops, monitors and reports on project scope, schedule and budget status.
• Directs, supports and provides technical oversight of multi-discipline teams, design engineers, construction professionals and third-party contractors that are working on or with assigned projects.
• Prepares, administers and/or facilitates administration of contracts as assigned.
• Participates in distribution, transmission and generation construction work plan meetings.
• Develops, manages and facilitates solicitation of bids and proposals to provide contracting and professional services to meet the needs of the cooperative.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Ten years of experience in project development, management and contract administration with at least five years in a utility related industry required.
• In lieu of degree requirements, an additional 8 years of experience may replace the degree requirement.
• Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Strong knowledge of how to create and review complex contracts, purchase agreements, requests for bids/proposals, and have the ability to interpret and apply complex state and federal regulations.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of electrical supplies and equipment, the transport of goods, contracts, purchasing law, bid procedures and RUS material specifications.
• Superior ability to maintain working relationships with staff members, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, with some technical writing experience preferred.
• Excellent ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions while interpreting information in a variety of forms and dealing with several variables.
• Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license and maintain a good driving record.