Senior Program Manager, Project Engineering- 516651

Job ID:516651Location:CHATTANOOGA, TNRegular/Temporary:Regular

External - Posting Description

Program Manager, Project Engineering Senior

Organization: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Major Projects-2

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 05/20/2024

Posting Close: 06/02/2024 at 11:59 PM EST

Grade / Salary: Competitive

Ideal candidates will have a background in Mechanical or Controls engineering. Chattanooga is preferred location but able to live anywhere in the TN Valley.

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for all engineering and technical oversight associated with assigned capital projects developed and

executed by the respective department within GPFS. Duties include development of engineering contracts, control of project

design, compliance with TVA & industry standards, QA/QC, and management of engineering budgets & schedules. For assigned

projects, this position leads engineering for scoping, study, design, procurement, construction, and ensures replication of

engineering solutions. This role establishes and communicates engineering priorities to contract partners, project team members,

and management. It also provides leadership and technical direction to the project design and execution team while ensuring

quality products from design firms, contractors and OEMs meet or exceed project requirements.

Job Dimensions:

Supervisory Responsibility —Technical oversight and direction of contract partners in the performance of studies, detailed

designs, evaluations, construction drawings, QA plans, etc.

Budget Responsibility —Responsible for design engineering and technical support for multiple Coal, Gas, and Hydro capital

projects. Individual projects could be in excess of $1B for the total project, this position could be responsible for budgets totaling

up to $300 million annually, while providing support to multiple projects simultaneously

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Decision making authority and accountability to translate the goals and strategies of TVA into specific project engineering and

work plan activities while providing leadership and technical direction to the project team.

2. Resolves conflicts and gains consensus between vendors, partners, engineering, construction and management for projects.

3. Lead for studies and designs, including drawings, engineering specifications, calculations, purchasing requisitions, bills of

materials, procurement specifications, QA/QC plans, factory acceptance, etc.

4. Provide technical direction for mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil, and structural engineering for project teams implementing

various multi-disciplined projects with minimal assistance from others.

5. Management and accountability of project engineering budgets, forecasts, and schedules to support project completion within

pre-established targets to include metrics for safety, quality, and environmental goals.

6. Provides engineering oversight and governance of engineered equipment suppliers including purchasing components

7. Ensure product quality from contract engineering and construction partners, and compliance with TVA processes, procedures,

and standards associated with project design and associated documentation.

8. Management, tracking, control and evaluation of engineering performance for continuous improvement and innovation through

engineering contracts to execute engineering for projects utilizing matrix teams.

9. Translate goals and strategies into specific initiatives and work plan activities.

10. Supports all project engineering and technical functions, including development, design, equipment selection, procurement,

project management, , and construction management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education -BS Degree in engineering from an accredited university

Experience -Must have a minimum of 8 or more years or experience in utility engineering and technical support functions.Experience with utility project management, engineering, environmental, operational practices, construction, health & safety, project planning & execution, and contract development & management is also required.

Certification/License, etc.- Professional engineering license and project management certification are preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities -Must have the ability to analyze complex technical and managerial problems to determine optimal solutions. Must have strong understanding of multi-discipline engineering roles to facilitate effective team work and collaboration to achieve results. Must demonstrate sound judgment, decision making, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills as a leader on project teams. Must have a thorough understanding of procurement, contract management, processes & procedures, and familiar with utility engineering standards

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

• Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.

• Email documents to[email protected]

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found athttps://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .

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