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Join to apply for the Manager, Projects - Engineering role at Chugach Electric Association . Summary This position sets department objectives, including building and maintaining a strong team, creating processes, communicating effectively, supporting, and helping the team deliver clear objectives. It provides strong project management focus for designing and constructing transmission, sub-transmission, substation, distribution, and switchyard facilities, as well as other electrical or non-electrical projects as required by Chugach. Implements project management tools and techniques to deliver projects. Essential Functions Utilize management information systems to monitor budget, operation, maintenance, and capital project activities. Develop and regularly update schedules for expense and capital projects. Oversee contract administration for equipment, materials, civil and electrical construction, and engineering services. Prepare detailed work plans and specifications for major projects. Review and approve expenditures within signature limits. Submit departmental capital and expense budgets for review and approval. Establish project requirements for facilities construction, including distribution, sub-transmission, transmission, and substation. Manage consulting engineers to meet design schedules and optimize in-house resources. Provide status reports on departmental responsibilities and monthly project reports on financial and schedule performance. Schedule, assign, and supervise staff; provide training and evaluate performance. Implement performance measures for departmental areas. Negotiate agreements with agencies for modifications or relocations of facilities. Coordinate design for interconnection of Chugach facilities with other utilities. Participate in external committees and represent Chugach as authorized. Develop and implement a Project Management Plan for departmental processes. Present project and contract approvals to the Board of Directors. Create a list of system deficiencies for capital projects. Perform other duties as assigned. Competencies Thorough knowledge of electric utility systems, operations, and construction standards. Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and design requirements. Ability to recognize system needs and provide effective solutions. Proven success in project delivery using industry-standard tools. Ability to collaborate with other departments and external agencies. Supervisory skills and effective communication abilities. Proficiency in relevant software. Supervisory Responsibility This role supervises Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers, and Site Engineers, and directs other personnel as needed. Work Environment Primarily office-based, with field visits in varying weather conditions, including flights and out-of-town trips. Subject to 24-hour call-out. Minimum Qualifications and Experience Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical preferred), with additional training or registration in Alaska preferred. Master's degree or PMP certification is desirable. Experience: At least 5 years of engineering design or construction experience, including 3 years in supervisory and project management roles. Experience with high voltage cables and in a union environment is preferred. Additional Information: Knowledge of foundations, structures, and coordination with internal and external teams is required. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Project Management and Information Technology Industries Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr