Construction Manager, Senior

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Stockton, CA

1d•$100,000 - $161,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager is responsible for construction and improvement projects in the Electric T&D system. The role identifies projects suitable for contracting, advises on project feasibility and site details, coordinates construction crews, oversees project inspectors, and provides construction oversight on a project-specific basis. The position may also prepare job packages and construction estimates, conduct job walks, and meet with bidders, contractors, and governing agencies. The Construction Manager ensures projects are completed in accordance with company standards, engineering designs, regulatory guidelines, permits, and schedules. This onsite individual-contributor role is based in Stockton and involves approximately 50% travel, with occasional overnight stays. The position applies advanced professional and technical knowledge across disciplines including civil, electrical, process instrumentation, and construction management. It also supports project planning, contractor coordination and administration, field safety and permitting compliance, project documentation, schedule and cost oversight, and limited mentoring of Associate and Career level employees.

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.
Approximately 50% travel, including 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 the processes and orientation of construction contracting firms.
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 achieve 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 job walkdowns and 30/60/90 design reviews with Engineering, Project Managers, and/or Electric T&D Supervisors to review IFC drawings and discuss scope, schedule, and target dates.
Compile internal drawings and relevant data for RFP and contract processes.
Handle contractor communications and 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 use, and begin reviewing workload analysis reports.
Ensure contractors follow approved site-specific safety plans; enforce environmental and land-permit conditions and safety regulations; and 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 tasked.
Coordinate construction-project kickoff meetings and PG&E-procured material deliveries, and meet with governing agencies and municipalities regarding permitting compliance.
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 and keep them updated as part of the project construction team.
Provide limited mentoring to Associate and Career level employees when designated.