At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.Sr Workplace Designer and Planner to use architectural, interior design, and construction expertise for a range of project types including day to day work orders to large capital projects for different space types including corporate office, shop and warehouse space, and yards/site areas.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, Design and Construction Meets with officers and senior managers to determine space planning needs. Plans, recommends and implements cost-effective strategies for use of facilities. Contributes to overall company strategy for optimizing workspace including: corporate, shop, warehouse, and yard/site area. Documents plans for workspace use. Manages inventory and maintains documentation. In collaboration with others, manages all elements of new construction projects.Vendor Management Sources and selects vendors for new construction, moves, FF&E purchases or maintenance tasks for office and shop spaces. In collaboration with Supply Chain, negotiates service-level agreements and performance metrics. Manages vendor relationships. May design, manage and maintain contract management system.Moves and Installations Proactively manages moves and relocations to optimize facility resources. Manages all aspects of moves or relocations to optimize space and meet strategic objectives. Consults with and educates clients, vendors and other departments (IT). Suggests innovative or best-practice solutions.Special Projects Proactively identifies and manages projects to better optimize use of work facilities, including furniture, lighting, configuration changes and accommodation requests. May proactively develop and maintain community and corporate relationships to foster sustainable practices within facilities. Consultation and Compliance Serves as a companywide subject matter expert on space design and facility use. Analyzes trends and makes recommendations. Ensures work complies with policies and regulations.Education/Experience/CertificationsEducation Requires a bachelor’s degree in design, architecture, project management, business or related field or equivalent experience.Experience Typically eight or more years in related field facilities, construction project management, design, architecture or inventory control, depending on position.Certifications, Licenses and Training Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Certificate (FMC), Project Management Professional (PMP), The American Institute of Architects (AIA), International Interior Design Association (IIDA) or National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) preferred.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)Functional CompetenciesAdvanced skills in project managementAdvanced knowledge of laws and regulations related to area of disciplineAdvanced knowledge of design and sustainability principlesAdvanced skills in reading specifications, drawings and building codesAdvanced knowledge of budgetingIntermediate skills in using department systems, including electronic work order systemsExpert skills in vendor managementGeneral CompetenciesAdvanced customer focus skills.Expert skills in problem solvingAdvanced oral and written communication skillsExpert interpersonal skillsAdvanced decision-making skillsAdvanced organization and prioritization skillsAdvanced knowledge of business process interrelationshipsAdvanced business acumenAdvanced skills in change leadershipAdvanced risk management skillsPhysical and Cognitive DemandsCognitive Level Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).CognitiveAbility to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasksSchedule/AttendanceAbility to work long hoursAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weatherAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendancePhysical Capabilities
Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
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Compensation Range:$104,325.00 - $173,875.00In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus. Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and educationPGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting [email protected] or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at [email protected] .To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.At Portland General Electric, we’re innovators, builders, and achievers. We’re committed to powering our customers’ potential and making a difference for our community and the planet. Today, that commitment includes developing an intelligent and resilient electric grid, electrifying transportation and de-carbonizing the energy sector.We’re proud to deliver an exceptional experience to help our customers thrive. Our mission is to make clean, reliable and affordable energy services available to all. We obsess over serving customers and are committed to growing employee career paths with purpose. Equity and inclusion are core business values; we celebrate our differences and are committed to developing teams that reflect the communities we serve.