Infrastructure Project Manager

Trident Consulting; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Program/Contract Manager in Pomona, CA. You'll manage infrastructure replacement projects, oversee contract management, and coordinate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. This role offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 5-plus years of experience in project management, contract management, or program management.
• Experience working with utility contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end infrastructure replacement projects.
• Lead customer negotiations on scope and requirements.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings and escalate risks as needed.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a technical discipline

Job description

Overview

Trident Consulting is seeking a Program/Contract Manager for one of our clients in Pomona, CA – Hybrid (2 days office), a global leader in business and technology services.

Position

Program/Contract Manager

Location

Pomona, CA – Hybrid (2 days office)

Duration

Contract

Responsibilities

• 1. Infrastructure Replacement Program
• Manage end-to-end infrastructure replacement projects, from planning through execution.
• Define project scopes and identify cost responsibilities.
• Interface cross functionally with multiple internal partners, stakeholders, and large-scale clients throughout the infrastructure replacement process.
• Participate in technical discussions with engineering and cost estimating teams to ensure feasibility and alignment.
• Lead customer negotiations to secure agreement on infrastructure replacement scope and requirements.
• 2. Contract Management
• Interpret interconnection agreements under CAISO, WDAT, and Rule 21 to identify infrastructure replacement requirements.
• Understand contract terms governed by FERC and CPUC to ensure project scope aligns with regulatory obligations.
• Partner with the contract team to ensure understanding of scope and cost allocations within the interconnection agreements.
• 3. Project Management and Stakeholder Coordination
• Lead cross-functional teams and track project milestones.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings and escalate risks as needed.
• Coordinate with technical project management teams to ensure documentation and project execution readiness.

Required Skills/Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a technical discipline.
• 5-plus years of experience in project management, contract management, or program management.
• Experience working with utility contracts.

Desired Skills/Attributes

• Strong communication and negotiation skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

About Trident Consulting

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. We help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.