Associate Project Manager

Pacificaservices; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional utility company in California seeks a Project Manager to oversee short-term projects with a focus on cost and outcomes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of project management experience and a Bachelor's degree. Skills in Microsoft Office are essential, while advanced Microsoft Project and electric utility experience are preferred. The role requires effective communication and a willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to various project sites across SCE territory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management or project support.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in electric utility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage short-term projects focusing on costs and outcomes.
• Support project planning and development for transmission projects.
• Implement safety protocols for contractors on live systems.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office suite

Communication

Tact and diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable profession

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

• Manages one or more short-term projects with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods and outcomes. Uses project management principles, tools, and techniques under time constraints, shifting priorities, and making decisions with support from leadership and/or Senior Project Manager.
• Exercises judgement in developing plans, budgets, and resources, directing activities, and determining deliverables
• Supports simple to moderately complex projects and team goals by developing recommended course of action on projects in collaboration with the Project Manager, peers, department/division management, and other internal stakeholders
• Supports management in planning, development, and/or execution of electric transmission/distribution projects, which may include wildfire, infrastructure replacement, load growth, poles, line upgrades, maintenance, installations, etc.
• Supports milestones and report on small to medium transmission and/or distribution projects which may include designs, schedules, projects applications, compliance and safety documentation, regulatory filings, and local and state agency coordination
• Conducts the development and approval process for transmission line routes, right-of-way access, and environmental permits
• Implements safety protocols for ground crews and contractors working on live transmission system components and energized substation equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively and with impact, maintain positive working relationships, and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with multiple parties
• This position requires traveling to project site locations or other facilities across SCE territory up to 50% of the time

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Requirements

• Required: Minimum 5 yearsof experience in project management or project support
• Required: Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
• Preferred: Advanced skills in Microsoft Project and Excel
• Preferred: Familiarity with Power BI
• Preferred: Electric utility experience
• Preferred: Project Management Professional certification

Details

Location: Redlands, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $101000 - $109000 /per year
Skill Level: Mid-Senior Level

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