Entry Level Associate Project Manager Jobs in California

Company Summary

Intren West (IW) Professional Services Construction Management Solutions provides strategic program management, construction management, and operational consulting services supporting complex infrastructure, utility, and capital improvement initiatives. The company specializes in delivering high-impact solutions across planning, execution, field operations, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance for public and private sector clients.

With expertise in utility operations, infrastructure modernization, wildfire resilience, climate adaptation, and operational strategy, IW Professional Services partners with organizations to improve project delivery, operational efficiency, safety, and long-term asset performance. The firm supports cross-functional program execution through disciplined governance, technical oversight, risk management, and data-driven decision-making.

IW Professional Services is committed to delivering scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that help clients navigate evolving operational challenges while advancing reliability, resiliency, and customer-focused outcomes.

JOB TITLE: Career Project Manager

LOCATION: Hybrid Required Onsite 30-40% – Dublin/Stockton, CA (Must reside in Bay Area)

HOURLY RANGE: $73.33 - $86.80

Summary of Position:

This is a career or journey level project management position that requires mastery of the Associate level Project Manager skills and duties and is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects. This position has overall project management responsibility and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Uses independent judgment in applying Project Management fundamentals, working with minimal supervision. Interacts with senior internal and external contacts. External contacts include overseeing contractors and providing information to or exchanging information with third parties (e.g. Government, regulatory, or community groups). Travel is estimated to be about 15%-20% of the time.

• Develops and defines project scope and objectives.
• Establishes and leads project team with agreed-upon roles and responsibilities.
• Obtain commitment on detailed work plans including schedule, cost, resource, contingency and communication plans.
• Obtains management approval as needed and is responsible for project tracking and analysis of project costs, scope and schedule.
• Ensures project documentation is maintained.
• Develops, monitors and updates the project cash flow and financial forecasts.
• Manages dates, operations, tasks and scheduling in current software system (e.g. WM, EPM Microsoft Project Server).
• Ensures all specialized materials are ordered in a timely manner.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Communicates project status on a regular basis to all stakeholders.
• Assesses project risk and formulates mitigative contingency plans.
• Implements quality standards, reviews project deliverables and communicates variances accordingly.
• Identify and communicate lessons learned and incorporate prior lessons learned as best practices into projects.
• Adjusts project scope, with project sponsor approval, and schedule as appropriate to accommodate change
• Identifies project performance issues, analyzes and addresses them in a timely manner.
• Effectively completes multiple projects concurrently.
• Represents and promotes the project and its contribution to company goals.

Is able to perform the job duties of an Associate Project Manager. Additional job duties include:

• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and resolution of problems.
• Oversees and administrates low risk EPC contracts per project type table in accordance with ESC Work Oversight Committee.
• Represents to government agencies as required for assigned projects.
• Provides guidance to Associate Project Managers who are assigned Journey Level Projects for developmental purposes in accordance with the Associate Project Manager Job Description.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experience
• 3 years of experience in project management, project controls, engineering, and/or construction
  

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Knowledge and experience with electric substations, gas and electric distribution and transmission projects
• Uses independent judgment in selecting and applying Project Management methods and techniques to determine cost-effective and practical solutions
• Fluent in the use of Project Management tools and current company tools, such as SAP Financials and Work Management modules and Microsoft Project Scheduling Software
• Able to wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Travel may be required.

Benefits: 

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following: 

• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off

Intren West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experience
• 3 years of experience in project management, project controls, engineering, and/or construction
  

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Knowledge and experience with electric substations, gas and electric distribution and transmission projects
• Uses independent judgment in selecting and applying Project Management methods and techniques to determine cost-effective and practical solutions
• Fluent in the use of Project Management tools and current company tools, such as SAP Financials and Work Management modules and Microsoft Project Scheduling Software
• Able to wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Travel may be required.

Benefits: 

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following: 

• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off

Intren West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.