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EC Source

Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130/hr

The Project Manager is directly responsible for all safety, financial, operations and ... Collaborating and maintaining close relationships with utility customers. This position is ...

EC Source

Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130/hr

The Project Manager is directly responsible for all safety, financial, operations and ... Collaborating and maintaining close relationships with utility customers. This position is ...

EC Source

Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130/hr

The Project Manager is directly responsible for all safety, financial, operations and ... Collaborating and maintaining close relationships with utility customers. This position is ...

EC Source

Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130/hr

The Project Manager is directly responsible for all safety, financial, operations and ... Collaborating and maintaining close relationships with utility customers. This position is ...

EC Source

Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130/hr

The Project Manager is directly responsible for all safety, financial, operations and ... Collaborating and maintaining close relationships with utility customers. This position is ...

EC Source

Project Manager

San Jose, CA

$130/hr

The Project Manager is directly responsible for all safety, financial, operations and ... Collaborating and maintaining close relationships with utility customers. This position is ...

EC Source

Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130/hr

The Project Manager is directly responsible for all safety, financial, operations and ... Collaborating and maintaining close relationships with utility customers. This position is ...

EC Source

Project Manager

San Jose, CA

$130/hr

The Project Manager is directly responsible for all safety, financial, operations and ... Collaborating and maintaining close relationships with utility customers. This position is ...

EC Source

Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130/hr

The Project Manager is directly responsible for all safety, financial, operations and ... Collaborating and maintaining close relationships with utility customers. This position is ...

NV5

Project Manager III T&D - Hybrid

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$140K - $165K/yr

Project Manager III T&D - Hybrid - San Diego, CA or sorrounding areas We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious Project Manager with Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and/or power utilities ...

EN Engineering LLC

Project Manager

Chico, CA · Hybrid

$91K - $120K/yr

Manage a portfolio of utility projects across multiple programs, including gas transmission, gas distribution, electric undergrounding, electric transmission and substations, new business, and other ...

NV5

Dry Utility Project Manager

San Diego, CA

Dry Utility Project Managers oversee the design and construction of energy infrastructure projects while serving as the primary relationship manager for key clients. In addition to providing project ...

NV5

Project Manager III T&D - Hybrid

Walnut Creek, CA · Hybrid

$140K - $165K/yr

... utilities experience to join our growing Overhead (OH) Transmission Group. As our Project Manager you will contribute to oversight of the planning, design, and construction of projects within the ...

EN Engineering LLC

Project Manager

San Ramon, CA · Hybrid

$91K - $120K/yr

Manage a portfolio of utility projects across multiple programs, including gas transmission, gas distribution, electric undergrounding, electric transmission and substations, new business, and other ...

EN Engineering LLC

Project Manager

Sacramento, CA · Hybrid

$91K - $120K/yr

Manage a portfolio of utility projects across multiple programs, including gas transmission, gas distribution, electric undergrounding, electric transmission and substations, new business, and other ...

NV5

Dry Utility Project Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

Dry Utility Project Managers oversee the design and construction of energy infrastructure projects while serving as the primary relationship manager for key clients. In addition to providing project ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a utilities project manager?

To thrive as a Utilities Project Manager, you need a strong background in project management, civil or electrical engineering, and knowledge of utility infrastructure, often supported by a relevant degree and PMP certification. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Primavera), GIS systems, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help manage multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders effectively. These skills are crucial for delivering complex utility projects on time, within budget, and according to safety and regulatory standards.

What is a utilities project manager?

A Utilities Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects related to utility infrastructure, such as water, gas, electricity, or telecommunications. They coordinate teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and communicate with stakeholders. Their goal is to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining service reliability.

What are the most common challenges faced by utilities project managers in this field?

Utilities Project Managers often encounter challenges related to coordinating across multiple stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, government agencies, and community members. Managing project timelines and budgets in the face of unexpected delays, regulatory changes, or permitting issues is also common. Additionally, navigating safety requirements and environmental regulations requires keen attention to detail. Successful project managers proactively communicate, adapt to shifting project demands, and leverage their industry expertise to keep utilities projects aligned with organizational goals.

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Project Manager

EC Source

San Jose, CA • On-site

$130/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Overview
As one of the nation's leading electric transmission line construction companies, MasTec Power Delivery companies engineer and construct efficient and reliable electrical transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard systems. Our extensive workforce includes both union and nonunion teams, which, combined with our specialized equipment fleet, allows us to effectively meet our clients' needs for power delivery, emergency restoration, and ongoing maintenance. We've been involved in some of the most challenging and recognizable electric projects across the U.S. From the electric plant to the end users, MasTec's experienced managers and crews consistently deliver transmission, distribution, and substation & switchyard services with an unfailing commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainable practices.
Job Description Summary:
The Project Manager is directly responsible for all safety, financial, operations and administrative functions on high voltage utility projects. The Project manager will plan and execute the life cycle of a large-scale linear projects. They will develop procedures and practices contingent on customer and internal requirements, hiring, developing, and managing of the project team, coordinate with construction managers, schedulers, and subcontractors. This project management position requires extensive involvement and leadership for the project team. Collaborating and maintaining close relationships with utility customers. This position is ultimately responsible for the project's progress and success.
Salary range: $130-150k depending on experience
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Proposal
  • Define and understand project scope
  • Identify and supply deliverables
  • Assist Business development on defining project resource requirements; subcontractor or internal
  • Responsible for subcontractor bid packages, communications and transmittals
  • Responsible for pricing sheet assembly and completion
  • Manager proposal schedule

Project Initiation
  • Responsible for understanding complete project scope and contract
  • Manage subcontractor selection, notification and possible re-pricing
  • Schedule and execute project kick-off meetings with client and subcontractors

Project Execution
  • Develop and manage project team, assigning and coordinating team member roles and responsibilities.
  • Develop and maintain project schedule, ensuring achievement of critical milestone dates
  • Oversee the successful management of labor and capital resources.
  • Plan/Participating in weekly progress and strategic planning meetings between clients and project team members.
  • Maintain and control assigned project budgets and margins
  • Responsible for subcontract invoice approval and client billing
  • Identify, mitigate, and resolve project issues and/or concerns.
  • Assure safety policies, procedures, and standards are met, or exceeded.
  • Manage project scope by assuring changes and/or change orders are appropriately documented and executed
  • Communicating and reporting project updates, metrics, and overall performance to Project Sponsors.
  • Oversee QA/QC of Engineering and Procurement deliverables as possible

Project Closeout
  • Complete all change order activity for both the client and subcontractors
  • Verify all material has been delivered, invoicing complete and payments made
  • Verify all project P.O.s are executed and closed-out
  • Testing and commissioning documentation is complete, reviewed and transmitted to client
  • Engineering as-built drawings and drawing revisions are complete and transmitted to client
  • All ECS project QA/QC documents are complete to include transfer of custody
  • Final customer billing to include retention
  • Complete ECS substation closeout document
  • Achieve project file

Additional responsibilities:
  • Commitment to stringent industry safety regulations.
  • Creation, management, and reporting of resource plans and performance data.
  • Measure, monitor, and report project financials including forecasts and cash flow.
  • Adherence to project deliverables and contractual obligations.
  • Schedule Management - Analyzing critical path, float, delays, and acceleration if required.
  • Documentation of all project activities and communication.
  • Contract interpretation/dispute resolution.
  • Interfacing with client representatives regarding the project's progress and challenges.
  • Provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning.
  • Facilitate and coordinate project related conferences.
  • Support business development and other areas of Substation Services as directed
  • Mentor Assistant Project Management resources

Qualifications
Education and/or Work Experience:
  • Prior experience with managing contracted work with Municipal and/or Investor Owned Utilities required.
  • Thorough understanding of utility industry practices/standards, operations, contract management with emphasis on power projects required.
  • 3+ years experience with Substation construction is preferred but not essential

Skills & Abilities:
  • Must be able to accurately process written documentation, perform duties in a timely manner, be highly organized, and able to interface with personnel at all levels.
  • Proficient understanding of Project Controls, Earned Value Management and Risk Management desirable.
  • Extensive proficiency with Microsoft programs

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