Requisition ID # 154827 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Operations

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Rocklin

Department Overview

The Electric Operations team ensures the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration, and emergency response.

Position Summary

This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.

This project management position is entry-level, responsible for managing the scope, schedule, and cost of low to medium complexity substation electric transmission and distribution projects. In this role, there are no direct reports; rather people and other resources are managed indirectly as part of a project team with limited supervision and guidance. External contacts are typically limited to overseeing contractors and providing information to third parties. Project duration is typically less than 3 years and projects do not require CPUC or Agency permits. The level of responsibility of this position increases with experience.

Associate Project Managers may be assigned to work on up to three Journey or Sr. Project Manager Projects. The Associate Project Manager will not have primary responsibility for these more complex projects, but rather work under the guidance and direction of a Project Manager of a higher classification for developmental purposes.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.

The annual salary range is:

CA Minimum, $91,728

CA Maximum, $137,784

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and defines project scope and objectives
• Obtains management approval as needed and is responsible for project tracking and analysis of project costs, scope, and schedule
• Establishes and leads project teams with agreed-upon roles and responsibilities
• Identifies project performance issues, analyzes, and addresses them in a timely manner
• Adjusts project scope as necessary, with project sponsor approval, and schedules as appropriate to accommodate change
• Assesses project risk and formulates mitigating contingency plans
• Communicates project status on a regular basis to all stakeholders
• Obtains commitment on detailed work plans, including schedule, cost, resource, contingency, and communication plans
• Develops, monitors, and updates the project cash flow and financial forecasts
• Ensures all specialized materials are ordered in a timely manner
• Ensures project documentation is maintained
• Adheres to quality standards, reviews project deliverables, and communicates variances accordingly
• Manages dates, operations, tasks, and scheduling in current software system
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables
• Represents and promotes the project and its contribution to company goals
• Identifies and communicates lessons learned and incorporates prior lessons learned as best practices into projects
• Completes multiple projects concurrently
• Able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

Minimum:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or its equivalent in education and experience
• 1 year of experience in project management, project controls, engineering and/or construction if PG&E; 2 years if outside hire
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by Day 1 of hire

Desired:

• Ability to work with both internal and external customers or clients
• Ability to manage many projects simultaneously and prioritize work effectively
• Effective problem resolution and decision-making ability – shows initiative and good judgment in resolving issues
• Ability to lead group meetings effectively, influence others, and build agreement
• Effective communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Business computer skills, such as Microsoft Office Suite Programs (emphasis on Excel, Word, and MS Project)
• Ability to forecast and manage costs and schedules based on project assignments
• Ability to understand and follow complex business processes and standards

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