Project Manager, Renewable Energy Resources - Oahu

Project Manager, Renewable Energy Resources

The P QA ADMIN - RENEWABLE ACQUISITION Department of the P RENEWABLE ACQUISITION Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has one management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) Job Function:
Leads cross-functional teams to effectively implement the interconnection of independent power producers (IPPs) for the service territories on Oahu, Maui County and Hawaii Island pursuant to PUC and executive steering group expectations. Plans, organizes, and manages program/project scope, schedule, and costs for the interconnection of IPPs. Manages projects from conceptualization/inception through budgeting, design, permits and regulatory approvals, land/ Rights of Way support, public and stakeholder communications, procurement, construction, placement in operation, and project closeout.

Essential Functions:

Project Management and Governance Ensures required work is justified, reasonable, cost-effective, and timely to meet the delivery of contract commitments. Manages policies with contracted Independent Power Producers, Co-generators, and Qualifying Facilities for each service area. Provides recommendations and training on technical issues which require the integration of knowledge and expertise in all areas of renewable energy resources. Supports the development of and maintains a project management filing system to file historical data (e.g., costs, schedule, and work scope) and new policies, agreements, and standards created to interconnect IPPs.

Plans, organizes, and manages program/project tasks associated with scoping, budgeting, design, approvals, procurement support, construction coordination, placement in operation, and project closeout activities related to the interconnection of IPPs, as applicable to the role. Serves as the focal point for program/project matters and is responsible for meeting project-related objectives for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety. Responsible for implementing the overall Renewable Energy plan for interconnection of IPPs, which includes scoping, scheduling, budgeting, PUC application development and testimony support (e.g., overhead line approvals), engineering coordination, technical standards development, and program implementation consistent with the Renewable Energy strategy through project commercial operation.

Provides project leadership and work direction and secures commitment from team members in meeting project milestones; ensures team members have the resources, information, and direction necessary to successfully perform their responsibilities and deliver required work products. Develops and maintains program/project schedules. Prepares and presents on the progress internally and externally, as required. Provides leadership and strategic recommendations on all issues related to the implementation of the Renewable Energy plans for interconnection of IPPs, consistent with the overall Renewable Energy strategy and standards.

Develops strategies and implementation plans to achieve program/project goals, including early identification of risks, constraints, and potential problem areas; drives timely resolution and as needed, redirects planning, design, purchasing, permits/approvals, and/or construction execution to prevent or minimize impacts to schedule, cost, and commitments. Serves as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders including IPP representatives, community groups, neighborhood boards, government agencies, the media, other utilities and private companies, the City Council, the State Legislature, and the Public Utilities Commission to disseminate information, address concerns, obtain permits and approvals, and resolve project-related issues;

prepares and/or supports presentations and testimony as required for internal strategic meetings, public meetings, and regulatory proceedings. Reviews and analyzes status from the cross-functional team and prepares/presents program/project progress and cost reports to managers, directors, executives, and external stakeholders, as required. Works with internal partners (e.g., Regulatory Affairs, Budgets, Management Accounting & Financial Services, Community Relations, Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Legal, Energy Delivery, and others) in obtaining approvals.

Leads and implements LEAN continuous improvement best practices to enhance and achieve operational excellence with a safety mindset.

Renewable Energy Team Support Assists with the Renewable Energy strategy for the interconnection of IPPs and acts as a point of contact with key individuals both inside and outside of the company in the interest of joint problem solving, coordination and ensuring technical, political and regulatory developments. Provides project leadership and work direction within a cross-functional environment and secures commitment from team members in meeting program/project milestones.

Ensures decisions and actions related to the interconnection of IPPs which directly and…