What is an Associate District Director – Project Management?

An Associate District Director (ADD) is a member of the New Business Services group. Associate District Directors are primarily responsible for project management of commercial/industrial natural gas and electric projects and building and fostering customer relationships.

What does an Associate District Director – Project Management do?

• Interfaces with customers, developers, contractors, and engineers to manage projects and directs all steps necessary to see gas and electric service projects through to completion; acts as the single point of contact for projects

• Performs marketing, sales and business case analysis to identify commercial natural gas expansion opportunities, gains approval for gas expansion projects

• Handles relationship management of existing commercial, industrial and municipal customers

• Resolves customer issues and/or concerns regarding service, rates, billing, etc.

• Provides financial oversight and control in area of responsibility; adheres to public service law, operating policies, budgets, code of conduct, and legal and ethical behaviors

• Maintains the highest levels of accountability, responsiveness and customer satisfaction

• Responsible for supervisor on call duties, completes additional assignments, and acts on behalf of other Company supervisors as assigned

• Assists during major electric and gas emergency events

• Provides support for storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be an Associate District Director – Project Management?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, communication, or related field and at least 3 years of work experience in customer service, account management, project management, construction management, electric/gas services, utility operations or a related field. Equivalent of education and experience may be considered.

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly

• Strong organization skills and the ability to multitask while scheduling, planning and working on multiple projects simultaneously from inception through completion

• Excellent written/verbal communication and negotiation skills and the ability to satisfy customer requests with tact and diplomacy

• Must be customer-focused, self-motivated and possess strong decision-making and critical thinking skills

• Must take initiative, independently solve problems and follow through on assignments

• Strong interpersonal, presentation and decision-making skills

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Technical, construction, or natural gas or electric services knowledge/background

• Experience working with commercial & industrial customers

• Experience in the electric or gas utility industry

• Account management experience

• Experience with utility rates and tariffs

Applications will be accepted until April 01, 2024

Pay Range: $96,600-$144,900

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment . Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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