Gas Supply Manager jobs in Des Moines, IA

Purpose of Position

The purpose of the position is to provide an advanced level of management for project development, project execution for operation of natural gas facilities including ROW clearing, painting, fencing and other projects to support field operations.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

Responsible for maintaining project budget, schedule, contractor and team interactions.

Ensure that business, technical, safety, environmental, operational, financial and scheduling objectives are met for assigned projects.

Manage project workflow by identifying and executing interfaces between contractors, regulatory, right-of-way, environmental, engineering, design, construction, operations and marketing functions.

Manage resources, team member workload, right-of-way, environmental, regulatory, tech services and construction and keeping within budget considerations.

Conduct and facilitate the project review process for the team.

Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Ensure communication links are maintained with project team, project sponsors, project control, facility owners and operators.

Performance Expectations (Key Success Factors)

Demonstrates strong technical knowledge of project management aspects of the natural gas transmission industry; evaluates, selects and applies advanced project management techniques, criteria and procedures; uses judgment in making adaptations and modifications.

Provides high level of innovation, creativity and ingenuity in situations requiring original and inventive approaches.

Provides effective leadership, technical guidance, organizational and resource planning, and problem resolution.

Performs responsibilities independently or as directed within determined timeframes and with a high degree of accuracy; completes project assignments to meet stake holder needs and achieve cost, schedule and reliability objectives.

Provide accurate input into the budget process and contribute to meeting the targets.

Establish and maintain effective relationships within the department and the company.

Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.

Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.

Attend work on a regular basis and support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.

Monitors and enforces all compliance requirements for area of responsibility.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)

Eight or more years experience in project management, technical services, or construction of facilities with a minimum of three year experience in a lead role in project management function in a technical field.

Advanced project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Has a high level of innovation, creativity and ingenuity in situations calling for originality and inventive approaches. Consistently produces high quality work products, implements innovations, and meets or exceeds project schedules and cost expectations.

Teamwork skills to work with others in the department and with external customers to benefit the department and the organization.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to prepare clear, concise, timely and complete written reports.

Broad knowledge of company functions (regulatory, financial, marketing, market services, operations, gas control, etc.).

Working knowledge of environmental, DOT and FERC regulations.

Must possess self-motivation and initiative to recognize, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to problems and issues.

Proficiency with PC and various software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Support the company’s employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Northern Natural Gas