Construction Manager, Senior

PG&E•Stockton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager is responsible for construction and improvement projects in PG&E’s Electric T&D system. The role identifies projects suitable for contracting, advises on project feasibility and site details, coordinates construction crews, oversees inspectors, and provides project-specific construction oversight. The manager may prepare job packages and construction estimates, conduct job walks, and meet with bidders, contractors, and governing agencies. The role ensures projects meet company standards, engineering designs, regulatory guidelines, permit conditions, and schedules. The Electric T&D organization maintains and operates PG&E’s distribution and transmission lines, supporting grid reliability and resiliency. The team uses Lean Methodology and Visual Management in operating reviews to identify and solve problems across functions and establish standard work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or Construction.
Ability to travel approximately 50%, with occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

7 years of working experience in Industrial Engineering or Construction.
Knowledge of procedures and standards used in Electric T&D.
Experience with SAP.
Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Working knowledge of Primavera P3/P5/P6 scheduling software and Primavera UNIFIER or similar software.
Demonstrated abilities in cost accounting, contract administration, and project scheduling.
Demonstrated abilities in project inspection and quality control.
Familiarity with construction contracting firms’ processes and orientation.
Strong project and people management skills.
Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate Electric T&D construction procedures, process instrumentation, work methods, standards, policies, and guidelines.
Skill in achieving cooperation from others to accomplish a goal.
Knowledge of California and federal regulatory requirements, such as Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements.

Responsibilities

Apply advanced knowledge of professional and technical concepts to projects across disciplines such as civil, electrical, process instrumentation, and construction management.
Attend job scope walkdowns with PG&E engineers and project managers; lead scope discussions with Electric T&D supervisors; conduct preliminary site visits; and solicit input on constructability and contractibility.
Interpret, design, and write work-specific scope documentation, and contribute to decisions about contract work with project managers and M&C supervisors.
Review RFPs to confirm contractor-submitted financial data matches the job scope.
Attend and lead formal job walkdowns and 30/60/90 design reviews to review issued-for-construction drawings and discuss scope, schedule, and target dates.
Compile internal drawings and relevant data for RFP and contract processes, and address communications with contractors.
Conduct job-site meetings where contractors can review designs and ask questions.
Use the workload management database to update assigned projects; assist career-level employees with system usage and begin reviewing workload analysis reports.
Ensure contractors follow approved site-specific safety plans and enforce project environmental and land-permit conditions and safety regulations.
Serve as Incident Commander and Lead PG&E Representative in the field.
Assist with the pre-construction project cycle, accompany teams on project walks, and provide constructability reports when assigned.
Coordinate construction project kickoff meetings and PG&E-procured material deliveries; meet with governing agencies and municipalities to manage compliance with permitting regulations.
Ensure accurate contractor billing documentation, manage change orders, and close out project field records.
Lead weekly construction and progress meetings and publish meeting notes with field records for projects.
Maintain positive working relationships with construction superintendents and project managers, keeping them updated as part of the project construction team.
Provide limited mentoring to Associate- and Career-level employees when designated.