Supv, Construction Project Management - Oahu

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Posting End Date:  at 11:59PM HST

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P ZL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Department of the P OPERATIONS PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional Supervisor)

JOB FUNCTION:

Plans, directs, manages and controls the functions and activities of the Construction Project Managers to support, protect and expand corporate facilities/requirements for HECO and its subsidiaries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and manage functions and activities of the Construction Project Managers in contracting, construction, and construction management of capital and/or O&M projects. Direct all contractual activities with contractors, consultants, suppliers and other business partners and ensure the operation’s overall contract and record management process is up-to-date. Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations for any contractual issues.
• Sets priorities for section. Develops, implements and maintains guidelines and procedures for the professional and efficient management of construction projects. Oversee and administer sectional personnel matters including, but not limited to, performance appraisals, interviews, employee recognition, disciplinary action, and safety. 
• Serves as the Company’s (HECO, HELCO, MECO) Principal RME (Responsible Managing Employee) as required by State of Hawaii contracting laws. The Principal RME is responsible for ensuring the Company complies with all contractor license laws.
• Assist the Superintendent with managing the capital and/or O&M budgets and explains variances for other assigned projects and/or programs to ensure alignment with Company/Department goals and objectives.
• Hires and manages outside consultant/contractors to supplement and/or support the work of the section. Performs on-site investigations.
• Ensures sufficient trained staff and resources are made available to effectively handle the work of the section.
• Negotiates work standards and related matters of Bargaining Unit employees with Union officials.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Hawaii construction laws, Hawaii Contractor Licensing laws and requirements, OSHA regulations, and HECO safety and construction standards and specifications.
• Thorough knowledge of the union contract, Company policies, and Department policies and practices.
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the appropriate state and federal regulations/permits, laws and codes.
• Extensive knowledge of T&D electrical construction methods and the ability to apply this knowledge in the management of T&D electrical construction sites.
• Thorough knowledge of hold-off procedures. May be required to qualify to accept and return hold-offs, limited hold-offs, and electrical work clearances on electrical facilities.
• Working knowledge of construction contracting, scheduling, estimating and cost tracking.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications such as; spreadsheets, word processing, etc.

Skills Requirements

• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for required driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Required Driving Positions policy. 
• Must have or be able to qualify for licenses/certificates as required by the Company/Department (i.e., Contractor’s C13, C63, etc.).
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Ability to effectively communicate and work with various levels and groups of the organization, both bargaining unit and merit, verbally and in written communications.  Ability to be proactive and self-directed.
• Demonstrated skills to influence, motivate, and persuade various groups or individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to contractors.
• Ability to handle difficult or sensitive issues while using tact, courtesy and discretion.
• In-depth analytical and computational skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas quickly.
• In-depth analytical, computational, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.

Experience Requirements

• 7+ years related work experience in the construction of overhead, underground and/or substation electrical facilities.
• 1-2 years of related work experience in supervisory or team lead capacity.
• 3-5 years of project management experience with an electrical utility preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience in preparing operating budgets and managing expenses preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience with contracting work.

Role: Professional Supervisor 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Pearl City – Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Supv, Construction Project Management [Req ID 9646] position is $97,900.00 to $125,000.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

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. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://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.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.  

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company. 

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” 

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.