Program/Project Manager
Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years combined experience in project management and electrical utility service planning.
- Advanced proficiency in data manipulation and visualization.
Responsibilities
- Oversee assigned utility projects from initiation through closure.
- Manage all aspects of project life cycle according to IPSEC methodology.
- Track project performance, identify risks, and ensure project requirements are met.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Alternate/Related Job Titles: Project Manager, Utility Project Coordinator, Energy Program Manager
Location: Redlands, CA
Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 5.8 months
- Start: As Soon As Possible
- Pay Rate: $16 - $53.45/hr
Shift/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Program/Project Manager oversees assigned utility projects from initiation through closure, serving as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders. This role ensures all project phases align with the client’s 8 Gates / IPSEC lifecycle, manages schedules, mitigates risks, ensures document and design readiness, and drives project execution. The manager also performs financial tracking, forecasting, stakeholder communication, and staff mentorship to support the delivery of reliable energy services.
- Serve as the owner of assigned projects from initiation through closure, acting as the main point of contact for all internal stakeholders.
- Manage all 8 Gates within the project life cycle following IPSEC methodology.
- Clarify and define project scope, deliverables, and timelines, including feasibility assessments and Engineering Study/EAR applicability.
- Determine number and type of required Work Orders and develop project timelines.
- Review and approve customer submittal documents, ensuring designs are delivered according to schedule.
- Track project performance, identify risks, remove roadblocks, and proactively communicate forecasted workloads.
- Ensure customer requirements stay on schedule and drive conflict resolution to maintain project progress.
- Track financial performance of projects and programs; provide cost forecasts and annual lifecycle spending projections.
- Document and justify project overspend and reconcile actual cost Work Orders with finance and customer teams.
- Apply client policies, processes, standards, regulations, and risk considerations to all assigned project types.
- Develop and implement solutions to complex issues with minimal oversight, enabling win‑win outcomes for clients and customers.
- Coordinate site meets (pre‑construction, trench, global, joint meets, kickoff) and manage inspections with client inspectors.
- Oversee construction coordination via D‑Ops and C‑Ops scheduling.
- Provide ongoing project tracking and reporting including status, health (at‑risk/on‑track), customer updates, and forecast delivery.
- Mentor, train, and develop department staff.
- Provide timely stakeholder communication, proactively and upon customer request, with expected response time within 24 hours.
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
- B.S. in Business, STEM, or related field preferred; advanced degree considered.
- Minimum of 7 years combined experience, including at least 5 years of project management and 2 years of electrical utility service planning.
- Minimum 2 years of Electrical Service Planning/Design experience.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Power BI, data manipulation, and visualization.
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical data and plans for non‑technical audiences.
- Project management across full lifecycle phases.
- Electrical utility service planning/design.
- Data analysis and visualization (Excel, Power BI).
- Stakeholder communication and coordination.
- Risk identification and mitigation.
- Financial tracking and forecasting.
- Document and design review experience.
- Familiarity with regulated utility project processes.
- Customer submittal review.
- Work Order determination.
- Schedule monitoring and forecasting.
- Removal of roadblocks and conflict mitigation.
- Coordination of site meets and inspections.
- Construction scheduling via D‑Ops/C‑Ops.
- Status/health tracking and reporting.
- Staff mentoring and development.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans.
- 401k Retirement Fund.
Major California electric utility delivering power to millions. Committed to reliable, clean energy, we serve a vast region spanning central, coastal, and Southern California. We're pioneers in sustainable energy solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and improving air quality. Join our diverse team of problem solvers and contribute to a greener planet. We power California's future.
GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. As a Native American‑owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
Job Number: 25-29043
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