Project Manager II or III

About CORE
CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities.

With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

About the job

CORE Electric Cooperative is seeking a Project Manager II or Project Manager III to join our Engineering Department, reporting to the System Improvement Manager, located in our Sedalia office.

This individual will manage projects and coordinate activities related to transmission, substation, and distribution.

The Project Manager will collaborate with the consulting engineer, CORE’s Engineering and Operations Departments, and contractors to schedule, inspect, and supervise projects.

Additionally, they will represent CORE's interests in all aspects of their work and ensure compliance with current contract standards and specifications.

This is an Exempt onsite position at our Sedalia office, located at 5496 North U.S.

Highway 85, Sedalia, CO 80135.

 

A Project Manager II will...


* Responsible for managing engineering and construction activities for substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, facility relocation and other projects.


* Practice cost control, monitor expenditures, review task orders, approve invoices and change orders, and provide monthly budget amendments for assigned projects.


* Ensure projects are closed in accordance with procedures in place with GIS, Finance, Purchasing and Operations.


* Support the permitting and land acquisition activities.

Must build relationships with the various entities, understanding and acknowledging changes to the utility accommodation codes and advocating for CORE when changes are proposed to existing codes.


* Prepare and oversee contracts and manage schedules with independent contractors, consultants, surveyors, tree trimmers, reclamation firms, and other vendors.


* Prepare bid documents, participate in pre-bid meetings, evaluate proposals and provide award recommendations for various engineering and construction contracts.


* Support the permitting and land acquisition activities.

Must build relationships with the various entities, understanding and acknowledging changes to the utility accommodation codes and advocating for CORE when changes are proposed to existing codes.


* Participate with developing, maintaining and updating department procedures, project design criteria and RFP documents.


* Mentor other Project Managers and interns.

 

A Project Manager III will...


* Manage engineering and construction activities for substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, facility relocations and other projects.


* Practice cost control and monitor expenditures, approve invoices, and change orders, and manage project scopes and schedules.
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