Project Manager, Substation

4Liberty•San Diego, CA

1d•$80,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees gas and electric utility projects in and around high-voltage substations and overhead distribution lines. The role is responsible for meeting project safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals while coordinating internal and external stakeholders across multiple business units. The Project Manager works with multiple departments and processes to support work execution, problem solving, planning, and process improvement, and leads teams through issues to ensure efficient execution of assigned work. The position is based in San Diego, California. Candidates must currently reside in the San Diego County region or be willing to relocate there within 60 days of hire. The work model is hybrid, with 60% on-site as needed and 40% remote. The role reports to the Manager, Transmission and Distribution Program Delivery.

Requirements

Project Manager I: at least 3 years of project management experience; Project Manager II: at least 5 years of project management experience.
At least 3 years of relevant or related industry experience in addition to project management experience.
Experience managing small- through large-scale system protection projects from inception through completion.
Experience in a regulated utility/energy, DOE, DOD, or equivalent environment.
Experience with electric transmission and distribution or civil construction projects.
Knowledge of NERC and FERC standards, including G.O.95, regional requirements, policies, and procedures.
Understanding of electrical design and planning principles and practices for assigned projects.
Strong business aptitude, including research methods, data collection, analysis, and critical thinking.
Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, cost management, budget forecasting, and risk qualification, quantification, and mitigation.
Experience managing multiple stakeholders, scheduling demands, and ad-hoc requests.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; skillset will be evaluated prior to engagement.
Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, planning, and follow-up skills.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices as defined by PMI or accredited standards; Agile and Scrum methodologies; safe working practices, building codes, and applicable regulations.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Project, Primavera (P6), JIRA, or equivalent project planning tools.
Ability to work well under pressure, influence others, communicate complex project and program deliverables concisely, and work in a dynamic team environment or independently as needed.
Technical knowledge of change, scope, stakeholder, and technical project management; fit/gap analysis; project administration, controls, documentation, implementation, lifecycle management, planning, scheduling, and scoping; budgetary controls; and project management software.
Bachelor’s degree in project management, computer engineering, business management, or an equivalent field; equivalent experience may be accepted with customer approval.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including working around energized equipment, walking on uneven or rough terrain, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Active Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum, or Agile certification.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee projects to ensure completion on time and within budget.
Manage project scope, cost, schedule, vendors, and contractual deliverables.
Develop detailed project plans, monitor milestones, and generate status reports.
Evaluate and manage risk, and incorporate quality measures and standards into project deliverables.
Manage multiple project workstreams and direct project progress.
Establish administrative guidance for project execution.
Monitor project budgets and develop monthly variance reports.
Qualify and quantify project issues and risks, and develop response plans to resolve them.
Understand current and future business goals and ongoing concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.