Manager - Project Delivery

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter should address your interest, education and experience relative to this position, to include your specific experience with:

• Leading, managing and developing a team
• Resource management in a matrixed environment
• Project Engineering
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Contracts Oversight 

 Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  The first review date for application materials is scheduled for June 2, 2025.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

The starting salary range for this position is $146,160 - $182,700 (based on qualifications).  With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $219,240, annualized.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org

Manager - Project Delivery

Overview
Manage and oversee project managers, engineers, construction managers, and consultants. Includes the investigation, planning, evaluation, engineering design, management and construction of District projects for power generation, power delivery, water, wastewater, fiber, fish hatcheries, parks and facilities. Collaborates with operating groups to develop capital and O&M programs that maximize return on investment. Key responsibilities include project portfolio management, support of District strategic initiatives, employee development and process develop and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee project managers, engineers, construction managers, and consultants. Includes the investigation, planning, evaluation, engineering design, permitting, management and construction of District projects for power generation, power delivery, water, wastewater, fiber, fish hatcheries, parks and facilities. Collaborates with operating groups to develop capital and O&M programs that maximize return on investment. Key responsibilities include project portfolio management, support of District strategic initiatives, employee development and process develop and improvement.
• Develop team objectives and project plans. Set performance targets, assess progress, enhance employee abilities and expertise, manage succession planning, recruitment and disciplinary actions. Embody the District’s principals and establish a benchmark for employees through exemplary leadership.
• Process Development and Improvement – Engage in the planning, development, and execution of project management procedures and controls in collaboration with peer managers. Possess knowledge of WA State procurement regulations, regulatory permitting requirements, engineering design procedures, cost estimation methods, contract management, and project management techniques. Aid in the ongoing enhancement of these processes.
• Manage complex, high-visibility projects. May be tasked with project management responsibilities for highly complex projects that demand exceptional project management skills.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Employees with access to confidential employee records and information are required to restrict access from any unauthorized person, except on a need to know basis.
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

People Management
 

• This position manages/supervises people. Direct Resources Managed: 10-19. Indirect Resources Managed: None.

Reports To
Director - Project Delivery

Overtime exemption
Exempt

Qualifications

Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in Project Management or Engineering Discipline from a four-year college or university is required.
• Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

Experience

• 8+ years progressively responsible engineering and project management experience on large multi-discipline projects including three (3) years' experience managing complex multi-discipline teams design, construct and turnover projects is required.
• Five (5) years of experience in the power generation, delivery field and supervisory experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Washington is preferred.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI upon hire is preferred.

Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Extensive and diverse knowledge of construction, operations and maintenance of electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities and other utility systems.
• Extensive and diversified understanding of project management practices and principles.
• Moderate to high level understanding of engineering processes, capabilities and specialties.
• Advanced skill required with Primavera application.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to monitor, supervise, and direct the work of personnel and projects in an effective manner to ensure compliance with District procedures and standards and meet customer expectations and requirements.
• Effective leadership of high performing teams including ability to balance team and individual responsibilities, building consensus, getting things done through others not directly under his/her supervision.
• Ability to solve complex problems and implement solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to resolve conflict, influence and effect change, promote a positive atmosphere and work effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of independent judgement; demonstrated self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments from a variety of stakeholders concurrently to successfully meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other internal and external customers from multiple disciplines.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Background Screening
 

• Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

Physical Demands
 

• Sitting Frequent 34-66%
• Standing Frequent 34-66%
• Walking Frequent 34-66%
• Lifting 11-25 lbs Floor-Waist: Various tools, equipment, parts Occasional 11-33%
• Lifting 11-25 lbs Waist-Shoulders: Same Occasional 11-33%
• Lifting 11-25 lbs Above Shoulders: Same Occasional 11-33%
• Pushing/Pulling Distance/Surface Occasional 11-33%
• Balancing/Climbing (ladders, equip., etc) Seldom 0-10%
• Climb Stairs Seldom 0-10%
• Twisting at Waist Occasional 11-33%
• Stooping/Bending Occasional 11-33%
• Squatting/Kneeling Occasional 11-33%
• Crawling Occasional 11-33%
• Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, manual tool usage, etc.) Frequent 34-66%
• Handle/Grasp Frequent 34-66%
• Forceful Grasp Frequent 34-66%
• Repetitive Motions Occasional 11-33%
• Talking Regularly 67-100%
• Hearing Regularly 67-100%
• Visual - Near Acuity Regularly 67-100%
• Visual - Far Acuity Regularly 67-100%
• Visual - Depth Perception Regularly 67-100%
• Visual - Color Discrimination Regularly 67-100%
• Feeling Frequent 34-66%
• Working Around Moving Equipment/Parts Occasional 11-33%

Working Conditions
 

• Exposure to Weather - Occasionally
• Wet and/or Humidity - Occasionally
• Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions (dust, fumes, etc.) - Occasionally
• Exposed Heights (over 5 ft.) - Occasionally
• Work in Confined Spaces - Occasionally
• Exposure to Electricity - Occasionally
• Exposure to Radiation - Occasionally
• Exposure to Toxic/Caustic Chemicals - Occasionally
• Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

• Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
• Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
• Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
• Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.

The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire).  A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.

Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

 We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish. 

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

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-I.35(c)