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Closes: March 8, 2026

Job Description

The Innovation Lab Project Manager supports Avista's most innovative and emerging initiatives, where projects often begin without a defined roadmap. This role requires a self-starter who can independently identify project needs, bring structure to ambiguity, and lead work from concept through execution. The position manages utility capital and grant-funded projects, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder coordination. Success in this role depends on strong experience with grant invoicing and accounting, utility civil and electrical construction, and a solid understanding of project delivery in the utility industry.

This role will define project charter, scope, objectives, budget, and schedule; identify stakeholders and establish project team with agreed upon roles and responsibilities; coordinate the activities or efforts of the project team; obtain commitment on detailed work plans including but not limited to schedule, cost, resources, contingency and communication plans; participate in the bid/award activities for contracts or partnering agreements; obtain management approval as needed; ensure project documentation is maintained; identify, analyze, and address project performance issues such as budget overages or scheduling delays; manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables; communicate project status to all stakeholders; assess project risk and develop contingency plans; and identify and communicate lessons learned and best practices. Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and national codes, laws, regulations, and records requirements. Coordinates all phases (initiation/design/execution/close out) of the project at numerous locations within the service territory.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on scope, budget, timeline, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

• Develop and manage project plans, communication strategies, change management processes, and deliverables.

• Apply project management techniques to monitor progress, manage risks, and implement creative solutions for challenges.

• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and life-cycle cost evaluations; ensure alignment with business strategy and ROI goals.

• Acquire and manage contracted resources, including performance feedback and resolution of contract changes.

• Participate in negotiations and partnering agreements with external firms; advanced levels may lead these efforts.

• Analyze key performance indicators to improve project outcomes and support process improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with internal teams and business unit leaders to define opportunities and ensure strategic alignment.

• Manage complex or undefined projects requiring innovative approaches and significant risk management.

• Mentor other Project Managers and contribute to department best practices.

Requirements

Project Manager I:

• BA/BS from an accredited college or university in a field of study that is relevant to the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Requires valid driver's license
• Associate level project management certification, such as Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM), or ability to obtain within one year
• 3+ years' relevant experience including 1 year of construction or other technical project management experience
• Manage a team and personal dynamics to effectively drive projects forward, lead project meetings, develop creative and innovative solutions, and build relationships with internal/ external stakeholders

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