The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a Lead Supervisor, Project Management / Delivery in our Project Engineering Department located in Lansing, MI.
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: $89,500 - $109,200
Position Summary:
The Delivery Lead Supervisor reports to the Manager of the Project Engineering Department and has overall responsibility for coordinating delivery of projects within the capital portfolio (Portfolio), from the inception and design phase to bidding, construction, and closeout.
The Delivery Lead Supervisor is responsible for applying their expertise to constructively influence the successful execution of a portfolio of capital projects for LBWL’s electric, water, chilled water, and steam utility services. Capital expenditures for the organization are on the order of $50 million+ annually.
The ideal candidate will have advanced-level project management expertise managing small to large complex projects and providing direct supervision, leadership, functional and technical expertise, and work direction to project managers, construction managers, project controls, engineering, and project support staff.
Experience addressing risk assessment, change management, change orders, claims management and dispute resolution is desirable.
The Delivery Lead Supervisor is responsible for communicating with all levels of staff in a large corporate environment to ensure projects are managed appropriately and so that LBWL Executives and Directors are routinely briefed on portfolio status.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for leading the planning and coordination of planned capital projects, coordinating with the PED Manager and Capital Controls Supervisor, leading day-to-day activities of Project Management (PM) and Construction Management (CM) personnel to ensure resources are effectively utilized for each project and that project scope, schedule and budget are understood.
- Support the Capital Controls Supervisor in monthly reporting. Provide strategic advice and tactical support for delivery strategies to mitigate the risk to BWL and meet the objectives of the Portfolio.
- Accountable to provide evidence and explanation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and project variances.
- Coordinate closely with the Design Lead Supervisor to establish engineering resource availability, technical scope, budget, and schedule baseline objectives for projects and ensure cost estimating consistency.
- Responsible for leading the resolution and/or escalation of project-specific issues within the Portfolio. Provide regular reports of delivery issues and proposed resolutions to the PED Manager.
- Responsible for coordination with relevant stakeholders (e.g., Business Owners, Procurement, Legal, Risk, Environmental, Safety, IT, etc..) and developing the delivery strategies associated with projects within the Portfolio. Identify and lead the tracking and adherence of key milestone dates from initiation through full completion.
- Responsible for the review and communication of lessons learned across the Portfolio for delivery related issues.
- Support the Capital Controls Supervisor in developing methods for performance, analysis, change control, work authorization, reports, and plans necessary for the successful management of projects.
- Supporting the Capital Controls Supervisor in reviewing project risk registers for the planned projects and developing the Portfolio level risk summary.
- Accountable for ensuring Project Managers complete the closeout procedures for projects including management of warranty phases to maintain the overall integrity of the Portfolio.
- All other duties as assigned.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there are views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Pay Range: $89,500 - $109,200
