Associate Project Manager - Construction Consulting

Exponent; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Exponent in Oakland, CA seeks an Associate Project Manager for Construction Consulting to lead and manage large electric transmission projects from pre-construction to close-out. You will drive on-time, on-budget delivery, oversee costs, schedules, risks, and data integrity across teams, and report performance to executives.

The role requires 4+ years in construction management within utilities or heavy industry, strong PM and controls experience, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural.
• 4+ years in electric utility or heavy industrial project/construction management.
• Strong experience in construction project management and project controls.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and interact with external clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage projects to meet schedule, cost, and scope.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Manage cost performance, forecasts, and reporting to stakeholders.
• Perform change control and implement risk mitigations.
• Coordinate project teams and stakeholders across disciplines.
• Provide project performance status and strategic insights to leadership.
• Use Primavera P6, Power BI, and MS Office for reporting and analytics.
• Document management: baselines, progress metrics, logs, and minutes.

Skills

Construction project management

Project controls

Risk management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Engineering degree (M.S. preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Project Manager – Construction Consulting

We are currently seeking a Senior Associate for an Associate Project Manager role for our Construction Consulting Practice in Oakland, CA. In this Associate Project Manager role, you will help manage complex large electric transmission projects from pre‑construction to close‑out and drive them to on‑time and on‑budget completion. You will manage and control project performance—cost, schedule, scope, risks, and data integrity across utility construction projects. You will also prepare and manage project forecasts, variance analysis, and reporting, providing project performance status and strategic insight to project teams, stakeholders, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and help manage projects to meet project schedule, cost, and scope.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Manage schedule and cost performance, reporting deliverables, and financial forecasts to key stakeholders.
• Perform change control and implement risk mitigations.
• Manage and coordinate project teams and stakeholders (e.g., team members, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, environmental, land and permitting, legal, procurement, construction, etc.).
• Drive timely progress and solve obstacles on project activities.
• Oversee contractor performance.
• Proactively identify potential risks and issues and prepare preventative plans.
• Prepare and provide reporting and information to requests from project stakeholders and executives.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to plan, manage and monitor, and control project cost and schedule performance, using industry standard tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Perform variance and trend analyses to ensure alignment with baseline plans, project schedule and budget compliance, and project objectives.
• Evaluate project status through progress monitoring and reporting, manage and track key performance indicators (KPIs), identify risks and issues early, and provide recommendations for corrective or preventive actions.
• Perform robust documentation and document management; prepare and maintain project documentation, including schedule baselines, progress metrics, change logs, RFIs, progress reports, risk registers, action items trackers, issue logs, RACI charts, communication plans, and meeting minutes.
• Conduct data management and analytics to provide insights to support decision‑making, risk analysis, and continuous improvements.
• Participate in project meetings, work with project team members and stakeholders, and conduct project site visits to have direct and comprehensive knowledge of projects.
• Function effectively either by supporting Project Managers or independently managing smaller‑sized projects.
• Contribute to a proactive, collaborative project team culture by promoting effective communication, accountability, and schedule management best practices.

Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or similar (advanced degree(s) is preferred).
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in the electric utility industry (preferred), or heavy industrial fields such as oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals or large infrastructure projects, in project/construction management, engineering management, risk management, and/or contractor management role(s).
• Strong experience in construction project management and project controls.
• Adaptability to function effectively in a dynamic team environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interact effectively with external clients and internal colleagues.
• Demonstrated expertise in project control processes, including baseline management, budget and cost management and control, progress tracking and reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong technical proficiency in using industry standard tools including Primavera P6, Power BI, and others to develop and update, manage, analyze, and assure quality of project schedules.
• Excellent analytical and critical‑thinking skills with commitment to data integrity, quality assurance, and continuous improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and team leadership abilities, with experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams and stakeholder groups.
• Self‑motivated, highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast‑paced work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $108,000 to $135,000 per year.
• Bi‑weekly bonuses for high‑intensity efforts and annual bonus potential.
• 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and flexible work schedule.
• Professional development programs and mentorship opportunities.

Salary Range

USD $108,000.00 – USD $135,000.00 per year.

Job Locations

Oakland, CA

EEO Statement

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].