What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Construction Project Manager position at NW Natural?
Engineering Construction Project Manager
Non-Union Position
Gas Storage Engineering; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)
Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.
Regular FT
Posting # 5194
About Us :
At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.
In addition to environmental stewardship, We’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.
The Role :
The Engineering Construction Project Manager position will manage assigned projects of varying scope and nature. This position will be responsible for aligning internal and external stakeholders to maintain constructability, the project schedule, scope of work, budget, compliance, record keeping, and ensure adherence to NW Natural’s standards throughout all phases of the project.
The Engineering Construction Project Manager will be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle from conception through closeout, supporting the project engineer. This position will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Additionally, they will be responsible for review of the contractor’s QA / QC required documentation for projects. This position will work with the onsite construction staff, NW Natural project team, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the success of the project.
This position will be field oriented and will require day-to-day involvement with field personnel.
Day to Day :
- Field oversight, including working with the project team to provide real time issue resolution, problem solving, project meetings, regular reporting (daily / weekly / monthly) and ensuring the contractor is meeting all safety, environmental, compliance / regulatory and permitting requirements to complete the project scope of work relating to the project(s).
- Work with the project team during all phases of a project from initiate through closeout. Including but not limited to :
- Design
- Scope of work development
- Constructability
- Scheduling / Scheduling conflicts
- Construction
- Project job book and Quality Assurance (QA) records review required throughout the project and final review at completion. This requires an understanding of published QA requirements at NW Natural and requirements published through code or applicable regulations. Each individual procedure has specific QA documentation requirements along with turn-in and record keeping procedures.
- Including but not limited to :
- Material Records
- Isometric drawings and as-built mapping
- Hydrostatic testing documentation (including pressures Min / Max, test medium, test duration, instrument calibration etc.)
- QA / QC submittals
- Promote, enforce and, monitor safe work practices and ensure safety meetings are held with onsite construction staff.
- Manage contractor and subcontractor operator qualification (OQ) requirements as necessary per project.
- Ensure all welding personnel have the appropriate certifications and have completed NW Natural testing requirements prior to completing work on any project assigned to this position.
- Coordinate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders with courtesy and professionalism.
- Schedule and host cross-functional team meetings as required.
- Manage project workflow by interfacing between project stakeholders including safety, environmental, engineering, project management, construction and operations.
- This position is the “boots on the ground” support and will act as the liaison between the onsite construction staff and NW Natural project team.
- Demonstrate appropriate leadership and decision-making behaviors.
- Participate as a subject matter expert for external audit preparation and data gathering to demonstrate compliance.
- Build and maintain favorable working relationships with other utilities, governmental agencies, contractors, fire officials, and equipment installers / dealers; promote locate requests and Company notification of pending work with these agencies.
- Travel is required and anticipated on an as needed basis across a broad geographic region.
Come on your first day with :
What we offer : Health & Wellness –
Work Life Balance -
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Discounts -
Base salary range : $107,500.00 - $153,200.00 per year, depending on qualifications
Annual Target Incentive : Grade 22 , 12.0% target
Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% – 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.
Application Process : To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.
https : / / www.nwnatural.com / about-us / the-company / careers
Deadline : 3 / 11 / 25
Disclosure : We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations.
All applications must be submitted through NW Natural’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.
NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.
NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR / Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.
Salary : $107,500 - $153,200
