Major Construction Senior Project Manager

Southern California Edison • Pomona, CA

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Clean Energy Revolution Become a Major Construction Senior Project Manager at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role, you will lead Major Construction Projects for Southern California Edison's (SCE) Transmission and Distribution Organizational Unit (T&D) which is responsible for planning, engineering, constructing, operating, and maintaining transmission and distribution facilities throughout the 50,000-square-mile territory. T&D is the steward that safely and reliably deliver electricity to 15 million residents via SCE's 5 million customer accounts. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading multi-disciplined teams responsible for managing complex major electric utility capital infrastructure projects, including all aspects of scope, cost, schedule and risk. This person will also be responsible for external agency licensing, permitting and other approvals, use of various contracting methodologies for executing work including EPC. As the team leader, the Senior Project manager is responsible for project planning, scheduling, change management, risk management, cost management and financial reporting, internal executive governance review and approvals, external agency reviews and approvals, and oversight of major project contractors. Your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Requirements

• Ten or more years of experience in construction project management.
• Experience structuring, negotiating and managing contracts.
• Experience working with environmental agencies in permitting infrastructure projects.
• Posses a valid Class C Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years experience in utility Transmission & Distribution with at least 5 years experience with California permitting (CEQA, NEPA)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or MA) a plus
• 5+ years in project cost and schedule management; proficiency with Primavera
• Experience in project risk analysis and management
• Project Management certification
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Strong skills in resource planning, decision-making, results delivery, and staying current with technology
• Proven leadership in safety, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, continuous improvement, and interpersonal influence

Responsibilities

• Manages one or more large, long-term and/or complex projects or programs with responsibility for results in terms of scope, schedule, cost/budget, and risk in accordance with the organization and company policies, procedures and guidelines
• Develops strategy and business cases, objectives and initiatives related to projects and seeks approval from management in accordance with MPO policies, procedures and guidelines; with review of a senior manager or principal manager; leads the development, and management of the project schedule; leads the development of the project budget; manages the project change control process
• Leads a large team of professionals and project managers (combination of SCE and supplemental ICs and leaders) and contractors in the development and execution of major projects and programs; provides both strategic and tactical leadership and well as oversight of work performed; addresses performance issues and elevates as needed; regularly makes decisions regarding project direction; develops recommendations for senior management and executive level decisions
• Engages regularly with executive and senior management as a key consultant on critical business issues; Regularly develops and presents to executive and senior management on project related issues and prescribed milestones for approval
• Provides overall project leadership for safety, ensuring that the design incorporates the latest standard and requirements and that the work associated with the project is conducted injury free
• Has a high level of fiscal responsibility and approval authority related to projects and programs; responsible for leading the development of cost estimates, project and program budgets, approving expenditures and reviewing project expenditures for appropriateness (supports SOX financial accountability)
• Initiates project, forms and develops project team, leads the project development, including development of preferred and alternative project scope, leads the environmental assessment development inclusive of state and federal license applications, represents SCE with state and federal agencies, leads project execution including engineering, permit acquisition, land acquisition, construction planning including material procurement, project execution strategy development, contract development and execution, contract management and contractor oversight, testing plans, quality assurance program and plans, and project closeout
• A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees