Project Manager I - SR - Generation
- Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Full Time
Project Manager I - SR - Generation
Job Category: Professional
Requisition Number: PROJE001499
ing Details
ed: August 8, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Little Rock, AR 72209, USA
Job Details
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages projects through the entire project life cycle of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Close Out.
Leads and coordinates multiple interrelated projects within a portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
Coordinates internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule and budget.
Leads cross functional AECC teams to ensure projects are delivered as required.
Performs quality control on projects, developing risk mitigation plans and implementing other corrective/preventive measures as required.
Develops and manages detailed project schedules and budgets and facilitates effective project status meetings.
Communicates projects status and risks to senior leadership, influencing decisions and securing support
Leads development of equipment supply and construction contracts as required. Manages contracts to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables required to complete projects.
Assists in development of project safety plans and participates in monitoring and enforcement of the plans for assigned projects.
Mentors junior project managers, leads process improvement initiatives, and contributes to the development and refinement of project management standards, tools and methodologies.
Other duties as assigned.
Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in such fields as Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or other technical field.
Project Manager I -
3 years related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration given for a technical field with a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Project Manager II -
5 years related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration given for a technical field with a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Project Manager III -
7 years related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration given for a technical field with a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Sr. Project Manager -
10 years related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration given for a technical field with a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or ability to obtain within 1 year or Project Management Certification (PMP) or ability to obtain within 1 year.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Project Management Certification (PMP)
Certified associate in project management (CAPM)
BENEFITS
100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
9 Paid holidays
2 Floating holidays
Educational assistance
Paid time off accrual
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, occasionally pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
High diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for considerable amount of diversity as an incumbent performs a variety of tasks. Such tasks might be performed from a given work area, or the individual may move about physically in performing a variety of duties.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; and frequently required to stand, walk; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Category: Professional
Requisition Number: PROJE001499
ing Details
ed: August 8, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Little Rock, AR 72209, USA
Job Details
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages projects through the entire project life cycle of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Close Out.
Leads and coordinates multiple interrelated projects within a portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
Coordinates internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule and budget.
Leads cross functional AECC teams to ensure projects are delivered as required.
Performs quality control on projects, developing risk mitigation plans and implementing other corrective/preventive measures as required.
Develops and manages detailed project schedules and budgets and facilitates effective project status meetings.
Communicates projects status and risks to senior leadership, influencing decisions and securing support
Leads development of equipment supply and construction contracts as required. Manages contracts to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables required to complete projects.
Assists in development of project safety plans and participates in monitoring and enforcement of the plans for assigned projects.
Mentors junior project managers, leads process improvement initiatives, and contributes to the development and refinement of project management standards, tools and methodologies.
Other duties as assigned.
Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.
Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in such fields as Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or other technical field.
Project Manager I -
3 years related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration given for a technical field with a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Project Manager II -
5 years related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration given for a technical field with a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Project Manager III -
7 years related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration given for a technical field with a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Sr. Project Manager -
10 years related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration given for a technical field with a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or ability to obtain within 1 year or Project Management Certification (PMP) or ability to obtain within 1 year.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Project Management Certification (PMP)
Certified associate in project management (CAPM)
BENEFITS
100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
9 Paid holidays
2 Floating holidays
Educational assistance
Paid time off accrual
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, occasionally pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
High diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for considerable amount of diversity as an incumbent performs a variety of tasks. Such tasks might be performed from a given work area, or the individual may move about physically in performing a variety of duties.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; and frequently required to stand, walk; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job ID: 488911104
Originally Posted on: 8/10/2025
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