Project Manager - Electric Utilities

Cordoba Corporation • Seattle, WA

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm, and we are seeking a Project Manager to join our Electric sector. The Project Manager will oversee and lead electric underground cable replacement projects to provide a more resilient and reliable power system. This role involves developing strategic plans, managing budgets, and overseeing both internal and external resources. The Project Manager also handles risk management, project scope changes, and maintains effective communication with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience leading electric underground utility projects replacing aging electrical infrastructure. This work is critical for enhancing underground electrical infrastructure, reducing the risk of unplanned outages, and maintaining reliable power delivery to customers.

Requirements

• 5 years of project management experience in the Electric utility sector required
• Progressive design-build experience is strongly preferred
• Experience managing underground Electric utility projects with an alternative delivery method for price, schedule, and scope to be finalized
• Advanced knowledge of utility construction methods, permitting processes, and regulatory environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, business contacts, consultants, and employees at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency using portfolio reporting tools
• Proficiency using the Microsoft office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship
• Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check

Responsibilities

• Provide project oversight and manage activities of the design-build team of electric underground cable replacement projects.
• Lead coordination and performance monitoring across project teams.
• Manage project plans, program budgets, schedule, resource planning, and portfolio risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to align project priorities and resolve escalated issues.
• Identify, monitor, and assess project risks throughout the project lifecycle, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Assigns tasks, sets priorities, and monitors progress to ensure project milestones are met.
• Track and report on key metrics such as cost, schedule performance, and project readiness.
• Develops and maintains accurate documentation, including program procedural documents and project specific documentation such as contracts, permits, drawings, and change orders.
• Identify process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency and mitigate wildfire risk.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements, efficiency gains, and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, regulatory mandates, and public safety requirements.

Benefits

• We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance.
• Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.
• Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.
• We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans.
• Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.
• Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
• Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees