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Company: hawaiianel

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Posting End Date: at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The UP UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION Department of the VP ENTERPRISE OPER SVCSDivision at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Manager)

JOB FUNCTION:

Directs and leads the Hawaiian Electric Utilities Privatization (“UP”) teams to effectively manage, prioritize, direct, implement, and operationalize the contracting, engineering and construction work. Ensures attainment of critical performance of the work required. This includes the implementation and oversight of operations and maintenance obligations and long-term physical asset replacement requirements.

Directs the development of the UP Project teams, which includes scope, schedule, budgeting, and Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) filings, internal and external reports, facilitates required approvals, procurement, engineering and construction coordination, technical standards development, operations and maintenance, cyber-security implementation and coordination, and program and capital project implementation. Provides direction, technical knowledge, expertise, guidance and support to Project Managers, Project Analysts, and other related support positions. Regularly briefs executives and process area supervisors regarding the progress of the various projects. Coordinates across multiple divisions within the Company to ensure compliance with all requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and directs the functions and activities of the Project Managers and Project Analysts, and all related team members, to support the implementation and operationalization of the various projects required under the Army UP contract for designated installations on Oahu. Provides technical knowledge, expertise and guidance to the Project Managers and Project Analysts and all team members.
• Supports and/or negotiates and administers contracts needed for all engineering and construction projects required under the Army UP contract. Reviews and coordinates approvals for all invoicing and billing for work on the various projects for the Army UP contract.
• Leads the preparation, review and/or delivery of expert testimonies and other documents, filed with the PUC or other external agencies such as the State Legislature, pertaining to Army UP initiatives.
• Serves as the focal point for all project related matters. Provides timely communication to key stakeholders.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• In depth knowledge of the principles and practices of project engineering, project management, and construction methods associated with electric utility transmission and/or distribution.
• Working knowledge of utility economic analysis methods.
• Working knowledge of utility regulation, PUC investigative dockets, and rate cases.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and procedures as related to department and Company activities.
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of personal computers and standard software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting systems and procedures.

Skills Requirements

• Leadership skills and abilities to work with a variety of individuals.
• Strongly motivated self-starter with ability and drive to successfully manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills including effective written, oral, listening, and presentation/platform communication skills.
• Ability to establish long-range outcomes and specify strategies and actions necessary to achieve objectives.
• Ability to innovate by searching for new ways to improve existing processes or systems.
• Strong negotiating, influencing, and persuading techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Defense background check.

Experience Requirements

• Extensive (8+ years) experience as a project manager, construction manager, designer, or engineer, with large complex projects, preferably within the electric utility industry.

Preferred Qualifications & Competencies

• Working knowledge of engineering, and business principles and theories normally acquired through a college level curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), desirable.

Role: Manager

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the UTILITIES PRIVATIZATION DIRECTOR [Req ID 9542] position is $135,900.00 to $176,700.00.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. Visit us at hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

EEO Statement

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees.