Electric Substation M&C Project Manager (Stockton or Bakersfield)

Jacobs Solutions • Stockton, CA

282d • $117,300 - $163,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. This position will offer you the opportunity to manage and further grow a project team consisting of engineers involved in managing projects through various phases from concept to engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out of new and modified existing high voltage transmission, substation, and distribution facilities in the power industry. You will work as a lead across a multi-disciplinary team to manage the overall successful delivery of the assigned project(s) and to ensure projects adhere to client expectations. This position will support/manage emergency, JIT, and fast-paced capital replacements & additions projects within the substation maintenance & construction team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program (specifically Mechanical/Electrical/Civil).
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in managing relevant electric power projects consisting of high voltage transmission lines, cables, and/or substations.
• Specific experience in the management and delivery of high voltage power transmission, distribution, and/or substation projects for utilities, grid-scale energy and power production facilities, large commercial or government facilities.
• Experience managing all phases of high voltage projects from early-stage authorization, charter, or concept to commissioning and close out.
• Experience and understanding of multi-disciplinary project delivery team consisting of electrical, civil, structural, environmental, siting and permitting, commissioning, and testing, and general contractor/constructor's scopes of work.
• Experience with document control, project control, and cost control software commonly used for project management in the utility industry.
• Comfortable and effective working independently, as well as leading and collaboratively working in cross functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellence in the development and delivery of presentation materials.
• Proven excellence with verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• PMP Certification.
• Previous Program Management or Project Management role working directly on the delivery of HV Substations and Transmission Lines for Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) in the U.S.
• Engineering degree and FE or PE License.
• Construction, commissioning, and start-up experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or update financial forecasts, project schedules, and other necessary reports on a weekly or monthly basis, or as required.
• Lead project meetings, arrange for meeting minutes and distribute notes and actions to all project team members.
• Manage client relationships to ensure all expectations are understood and met.
• Monitor assigned projects to minimize risk and adhere to project budget, schedule, scope, and quality.
• Manage project communications and promptly respond to project inquiries from client management or support teams as necessary.
• Notify project stakeholders immediately if the project is forecast to exceed approved budget or schedule.
• Perform and/or facilitate project administrative activities including purchase and change orders, work status verification, processing of unvouchered liabilities, invoice reviews and updating overall project status.
• Coordinate engineering design development, drawing submittals and quality review process.
• Manage the resolution of emergent field issues as they arise, in accordance with all codes, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Track and manage project compliance (non-regulatory and regulatory).
• Support resolution of any siting/permitting, municipality, and/or abutter issues.
• Facilitate contractor sourcing activities including issuing RFP's, bid analysis, and award recommendations.
• Lead in developing and pursuing business opportunities with existing or new potential clients.
• Support Jacobs operational and business development teams with proposals or other materials for new business opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree