Project Specialist – Gas Eng System Programs

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

The Project Specialist is responsible to plan, organize, and direct activities for the engineering, design, and construction of major capital projects and programs within Gas Operations. Provides technical reviews of specifications, drawings, contracts, addendums, and other construction documents to ensure constructability and compliance with Con Edison standards and specifications, when required. Conducts and directs project planning and status meetings to ensure schedule and financial adherence to projects are being maintained and significant issues are clearly disseminated to relevant participants. Ensures meeting minutes are taken and distributed to the project team to maintain awareness. Provides scheduled updates of the engineering, construction, and budget status of each project. Works with the project team to develop and implement creative solutions to intractable problems.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct activities for the engineering, design, and construction of major capital projects and programs within Gas Operations.
• Where applicable, manage assigned capital projects and programs in compliance with the companys Capital Projects Playbook.
• Conducts and directs project planning and status meetings to ensure schedule and financial adherence to projects are being maintained and meeting minutes are sent to the appropriate audience after each occurrence; significant issues should be noted in these minutes.
• Provides scheduled updates of the engineering, construction, and budget status of each project.
• Acts as a liaison with regulatory and public officials during project implementation and address potential community concerns associated with the project.
• Work with FP&A on the financial oversight of all assigned projects and programs; this role will specifically be responsible for accurate and timely updates to Property Records.
• Assists the Project Manager with the coordination, preparation, and reporting of significant activities on construction projects and programs.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ of full-time related work experience or
• Associate’s Degree and 6 years’ of full-time related work experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years’ of full-time related work experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree STEM degree preferred.

Relevant Work Experience

• Experience in utility operations, engineering, &/or construction. Required
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of engineering and design, construction management, purchasing, scheduling, quality assurance, cost control, and Environmental, Health & Safety requirements. Required
• Detailed knowledge of specifications, drawings, contract documents, prints and diagrams. Required
• Experience in project engineering &/or project management. Required
• Must possess superior oral, written and presentation communication skills and be able to effectively interact with customers, support staff, subordinates and various levels of management. Required
• Financial analysis experience and an understanding of the different impacts to the company of capital, O&M, and retirement expenses. Preferred
• Experience in the direct supervision of management and Union employees. Preferred
• Primavera scheduling system experience. Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines

Licenses And Certfications

• Driver’s License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Must be able to work in various field locations including company Tunnels.
• Extensive walking and standing during field visits.
• Must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment during field visit.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com

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