Project Manager - Utility Capital Projects (Hybrid)

Project Manager - Utility Capital Projects

Location: Pomona, CA (Hybrid - Onsite Monday & Tuesday)

Duration: 18-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a large utility capital portfolio, leading multiple concurrent projects through every phase of the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will manage approximately 100-150 small to medium-sized projects while ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously from initiation through closeout
• Lead project planning, scoping and execution activities
• Coordinate engineering, permitting, environmental, procurement and construction activities
• Develop and maintain project schedules and project plans
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost performance
• Perform schedule and cost variance analysis
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and stakeholders
• Lead project meetings, prepare agendas and document meeting minutes
• Track action items and ensure timely completion
• Resolve project issues while maintaining project milestones
• Communicate project status to internal stakeholders and leadership
• Maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Support project controls and change management processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
• Strong project scheduling and budget management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
• Experience using SAP
• Experience using Primavera P6 or an equivalent scheduling tool
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Utility, substation or electrical infrastructure experience
• Engineering or construction project management background
• Experience managing capital improvement or transmission & distribution projects

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Proactive problem solver
• Experience managing competing priorities
• Ability to build relationships with engineering, construction and business stakeholders
• Comfortable managing multiple projects within a portfolio environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major utility organisation delivering critical infrastructure projects while gaining experience across a diverse capital programme in Southern California.