Manager, Capital Projects

What makes us great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Your role in our success:

The Manager, Capital Projects leads a team of project managers and provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing methods and procedures that are efficient, effective and meet company objectives. Manages workload, training, communication and best practices for the project management group.

What you'll be working on:

• Contributes to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team.
• Oversees monthly forecasts of project managers individual performance against budget.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to the team in support of project management, process standardization, process improvement, and completion of deliverables.
• Ensures the safe delivery of capital projects on-time and on-budget.
• Establishes transparency and build trust through clear and concise reporting and project updates to senior leadership as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and executes on data-driven process improvement opportunities, in coordination with key stakeholders.
• Identifies and mitigates risks and develops process improvements associated with project planning and capital forecasting process.
• Assists in the onboarding, training and development of all levels of new PMs.
• Clarifies the vision by explaining how it will impact team and individual success; works collaboratively with the team to brainstorm an action plan to implement the vision; sets objectives to put the vision into action through policies and procedures.
• Supports engineering and construction teams and represents the company in a manner that builds trust.
• Participates in internal and external training as required.
• Coordinates staff workloads to accommodate needs and assures support of all teams and resolves problems as they arise.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field (Engineering, Project Management)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - preferred
• Ten (10) years' experience in project management
• Valid Driver's license
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) - preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of utility operations, capital project management, and applicable federal, state and local code requirements related to the energy industry.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management.
• Ability to build trusting relationships
• Proven ability to prepare clear and understandable written documentation and communication materials

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com.