Project Manager II

Project Manager II

• Pay Rate: $65.00 – $69.00/hour on W2 
• Contract Length: 1 Year
• Location: Superior, WI 54880 (Hybrid)

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Overview

• This role is execution focused, responsible for taking approved and scoped projects and driving them through planning, construction, execution, and close out.
• The ideal candidate is a hands-on PM who can independently manage multiple stakeholders, contractors, outages, and field activities, and deliver projects safely and efficiently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities 

• Lead capital projects from handoff through close out
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality
• Execute a repeatable portfolio of asset replacement projects including but not limited to:
  • Booster Pump Replacements
  • Valve replacements
  • Pressure Control Valves (PCVs)
• Take ownership once equipment is ordered and drive projects to completion
• Develop simplified drawing packages as required (actuators, controllers, power)
• Coordinate closely with:
  • Regional Operations supervisors and engineers
  • Asset Management (ACMs)
  • Outage Coordinators
• Mitigate risk through planning process
• Lead and manage:
  • MOCs
  • Risk Reviews
• Procure materials
• Manage contractors and vendors
• Ensure proper documentation and project close out
• Initial Planning
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables
    • Oracle set up
  • Develop project plans, schedules, and timelines
    • Any Processes that need to be followed such as MOC
  • Identify required resources (people, budget, equipment, parts, etc.)
  • Necessary drawings
  • Establish success criteria and project milestones
• Coordination
  • Lead and coordinate cross functional teams
    • Act as the main point of contact for the project
  • Assign tasks and ensure responsibilities are clearly understood and delegated
    • ENV permits/clearance
    • Engineering to produce Open System Plans
  • Ensure project activities align with scope, schedule, and budget
    • Ensure all POs are in and being tracked
    • Ensure all equipment needs are met
    • Manage any needed contractors
• Communication
  • Communicate overall project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders
    • Continual communication and check ins to action items/delegated work
  • Facilitate meetings (kickoffs, status updates, reviews, schedules)
  • Manage expectations of leadership, sponsors, and team members
  • Document decisions and maintain project records Cost, Schedule, and Resource Management
  • Track progress against the project schedule
    • Communicate changes to the team and sponsor group(s)
  • Monitor and control project budgets
    • Provide monthly forecasting to Region Accountant(s)
  • Manage resource availability and workload
    • Ensure COPAS is entered as needed
    • Work with Tech and PLM Supervisors to manage resources/equipment
  • Adjust plans as needed to address delays or changes
    • Identify risks early with team and develop mitigation and contingency plans
• Documentation and Project Close Out
  • Ensure deliverables meet standards and requirements
    • Engineering/Specialists to assist as needed
  • Ensure all forms and documentation are filled out and filed properly
    • Region Document Personal to assist in filling
  • Close out POs and financials
  • Facilitate turnover to Operations as needed

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering capital projects as a Project ManagerStrong execution experience in:
  • Detailed planning
  • Field execution
  • Close out
• Demonstrated ability to take loosely defined scope and execute effectively
• Experience working with:
  • Operations teams
  • Field construction
  • Contractors and vendors
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior company experience
• Experience in pipeline, energy, or regulated asset environments
• Familiarity with:
  • Oracle purchasing
  • Management of Change processes
  • Outage planning
  • Maximo

Necessary Skills

• Strong organization and time management skills
• Constant clear written and verbal communication
• Leadership and team coordination
• Problem solving and decision making
• Prioritization
• Proficiency with tools like Excel, SharePoint, Maximo, Oracle

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