Project Manager

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

93d•$115,128 - $175,080•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager supports PG&E’s Major Projects group in the Bay Area, which manages projects over $25 million and/or high-complexity projects focused on wildfire mitigation, urban electrification, and grid modernization. The role is a career or journey-level project management position responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing assigned projects, serving as the project’s overall manager and single point of contact. It requires mastery of Associate Project Manager skills and duties and independent judgment with minimal supervision. The Project Manager interacts with senior internal and external contacts, oversees contractors, and may exchange information with government, regulatory, or community groups. Travel is estimated at 15%–20% of the time. The position is hybrid, working from a remote office and an assigned work location within PG&E’s service territory based on business needs. It is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and subject to collective bargaining. The stated annual salary range is $115,128–$175,080 for California; actual compensation depends on factors including skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent education and experience.
At least 3 years of PG&E experience, or 4 years of non-PG&E experience, in project management, project controls, engineering, and/or construction.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Knowledge and experience with electric substations and gas and electric distribution and transmission projects.
Ability to use independent judgment in selecting and applying project management methods and techniques to determine cost-effective, practical solutions.
Fluency with project management tools and current company tools, such as SAP Financials and Work Management modules and Microsoft Project Scheduling Software.
Ability to wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

Develop and define project scope and objectives.
Establish and lead project teams with agreed-upon roles and responsibilities.
Obtain commitment to detailed work plans, including schedule, cost, resource, contingency, and communication plans.
Obtain management approval as needed and track and analyze project costs, scope, and schedule.
Maintain project documentation.
Develop, monitor, and update project cash flow and financial forecasts.
Manage dates, operations, tasks, and scheduling in current software systems, such as WM and EPM Microsoft Project Server.
Ensure specialized materials are ordered in a timely manner.
Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables.
Communicate project status regularly to stakeholders.
Assess project risks and formulate mitigative contingency plans.
Implement quality standards, review project deliverables, and communicate variances.
Identify and communicate lessons learned and apply prior lessons as project best practices.
Adjust project scope, with project sponsor approval, and schedule as appropriate to accommodate change.
Identify, analyze, and address project performance issues in a timely manner.
Manage multiple projects concurrently.
Represent and promote projects and their contributions to company goals.
Perform the job duties of an Associate Project Manager.
Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams.
Recommend and direct analysis and resolution of problems.
Oversee and administer low-risk EPC contracts according to the project type table and ESC Work Oversight Committee requirements.
Represent PG&E to government agencies as required for assigned projects.
Provide developmental guidance to Associate Project Managers assigned Journey Level Projects.