Interconnection Project Manager (Remote)

The Project Manager, Late-Stage Development (West Region) will have the primary responsibility of overseeing and driving progress on interconnection projects requested on Utilities Transmission assets within California Independent System Operator (CAISO)

• Lead negotiation and execution of complex interconnection-related agreements with customer (Interconnecting Entity) and/or RTO/ISOs
• Serve as a primary point of contact with RTOs, ISOs, customers for all interconnection-related activities
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and other external support throughout the interconnection project lifecycle and identify issues that could impact interconnection project execution
• Actively manage and communicate statuses for all assigned active interconnection projects and related deadlines, including, study milestones, study costs, interconnection cost estimates and forecasts to prevent slippages in queue timelines
• Monitor potential or pending RTO/ISO tariff changes and actively follow various RTO (Regional Transmission Organization) stakeholder meetings and industry advocacy groups
• Coordination with project engineering, construction leads, transmission system planning, as well as other departments throughout the company
• Develop and update project schedules, budget forecasts, and cash flows
• Lead meetings associated with assigned projects
• Update business unit leadership on project status
• Assess potential Transmission and Substation projects for feasibility
• Receive coaching from higher level project managers and management
• Communicate project specifications to internal and external personnel at all levels
• Management of multiple complex projects successfully at any given time
• Project sponsor for Total Safety Culture for assigned project teams

Skills:

Project management, ISO, RTO, Tariff, Interconnection, ERCOT, CAISO, Transmission, Microsoft office, SPP, Power, Utility, Electric, Independent System Operator, Regional Transmission Organization

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree Engineering
• 3+ years experience in project management
• Competent ability with analysis and problem solving, commercial skills, communications, integrity and compliance, leadership, process/project management, and professional skills
• Strong project management skills, with an emphasis on managing multiple projects within a portfolio and managing priorities with regular adjustments to new information
• In-depth expertise of ISO (Independent System Operator)/RTO (Regional Transmission Organization) tariffs, business practices, protocols, procedures, and guides
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize complex transmission and interconnection materials into actionable guidance
• Open to continually evaluate business needs and practices as the industry rapidly evolves, while successfully facilitating improvements and problem-solving
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, professional communication, and presentation skills

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