Transmission Loan Portfolio Project Manager

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Transmission Loan Portfolio Project Manager for a remote position based in Columbus, OH.

• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of federal loan application and compliance tasks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and agreed upon timelines.
  
• Manage the compliance requirements for the assigned transmission project portfolio under the EDF loan, ensuring all documentation, approvals, and reporting align with DOE expectations and internal processes.
  
• Collaborate with the environmental SME’s to gather, organize, and maintain all necessary documentation for project submittal and approval into loan, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  
• Develop and maintain project timelines, tracking milestones and deliverables to ensure timely submission of projects for DOE eligibility review.
  
• Facilitate communication among project stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, to ensure that all parties are informed and engaged throughout the application process.
  
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address challenges that may arise during the application processes.
  
• Prepare regular updates and reports on project status, highlighting any issues or delays and proposing solutions to keep the project on track.
  
• Provide administrative and project support to the Grant Submittal Manager in preparing and submitting applications.
  
• Provide administrative and project support to the Grant Compliance Manager in preparing and executing EDF Loan compliance documents.
  
• Provide administrative and project support to the Federal Loan Manager in preparing and submitting Federal Loan applications.
  
• Cultivate working relationships with the EDF lead team and communicate regularly on project matters to ensure loan compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• PMP is desired.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, preferably in electric utility transmission and/or in grant writing, federal funding application development, or federal award compliance.
  Skills:
  • Utility Transmission Knowledge: Familiarity with transmission related functions, terminology, and workflows in an electric utility setting or related construction fields.
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with federal loan application and compliance processes, as well as relevant regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to learn new things and take action quickly.