Job Description

Must Have Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of project management experience in utility infrastructure, with a focus on substation or transmission line projects.
• Experience working with or for utility companies (e.g., PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Familiarity with utility permitting, environmental compliance, and field operations.
• Ability to travel to San Jose for weekly site visits .

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with utility standards, outage coordination, and energization planning.
• Knowledge of California utility regulations and safety protocols

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Utility Project Manager with deep experience in substation or distribution/transmission line (T-Line) projects to support our client’s Major Projects organization. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong project execution capabilities, and the flexibility to conduct weekly site visits in San Jose . You’ll be responsible for managing utility infrastructure projects from planning through execution, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of substation or distribution/T-Line utility projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, permitting, and utility stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Conduct weekly site visits in San Jose to monitor progress, resolve issues, and maintain field presence.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, contractors, and utility partners.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and utility protocols.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support procurement, materials management, and contractor oversight.

Compensation:

$70/hr to $85/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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