Project Controls, Manager

Pacific Gas and Electric; Rocklin (CA); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Controls Manager to lead teams in the successful execution of underground projects. This role involves managing budgets, forecasts, and schedules while promoting a culture of safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, particularly in the electric utility sector, and will demonstrate strong leadership qualities. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and take the next step in your career by contributing to innovative energy solutions that serve millions in California.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, especially in electric utility projects.
• PMP certification is required for this managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in executing underground projects while managing budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with various departments to improve project management processes.

Skills

Project Management

Forecast Management

Budget Management

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Requisition ID# 162737

Job Category: Project / Program Management

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Electric Operations

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Rocklin; Chico; Dublin; Fresno; Oakland; San Luis Obispo; San Ramon

Department Overview
Electric Operations ensures the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Underground Delivery team is responsible for delivering yearly underground targets safely within budget, scope and target unit cost.This position supports the Underground Delivery team and supports Project Control Analyst Supervisors and Project Control Analysts.

Position Summary
This position will fill two (2) Manager, Project Controls positions:

One position will lead a team of Project Control Analyst Supervisors and Project Control Analysts in the successful execution of underground projects – focusing on accurate forecast management, accruals, scope and schedule management commitments.

One position will lead a team of Project Control Analyst Supervisors and Project Control Analysts in the successful execution of underground projects – focusing on accurate forecast management, accruals, scope and schedule management commitments. This position will also manage a team for reporting and central analytics at the project-level to support execution strategy and operations.

Job Responsibilities

• This position supports the Underground Delivery team and supports Project Control Supervisors and Project Controls Analysts. The work group consists of ESC employees and contractors and is responsible for managing electric capital construction throughout the service territory.The leaders promote a safety culture and ensure staff adhere to all company and regulatory safety practices and policies.
• Leads a team of primarily Project Control Analyst Supervisors in the successful execution of underground projects. Managesannual operating budget and validates monthly forecasts for accuracy to ensure the portfolio is aligned with annual and project budget targets. Proactively identifies and resolves project issues to ensure that projects stay on plan to meet overall cost, scope and schedule commitments. Ensures consistency across the organization.
• Collaborates with technical Project Management teams in other departments or lines of business to effectively manage and improve the overall groups operations and processes.Directs continuous improvement for all processes and procedures utilized for the delivery of project management, while also ensuring continuous compliance with governance standards and procedures.Manages staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and coaching.
• Develops and delivers recommendations to improve processes, schedules and cost performance of projects.Seeks process improvement opportunities to reduce duplication of effort, improve work quality. Leads development of tools and processes to continuously improve management and financial performance.Collaborates with peers and leaders across Electric Operations, Business Finance and Capital Accounting to promote teamwork, streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Effectively manages both the capital project portfolio for assigned functional area and develops and implements industry-leading project control policies, practices and procedures to ensure high-level quality and transparency in communications.

Leadership Qualities
PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity and to embody specific leadership qualities.

Strategic Mindset
• Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

A Leader in the Community and Industry
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Demonstrates Safety Leadership
• A safety champion in words and deeds with respect to both employee and public safety.
• Maintaining an environment of open dialog and free of retaliation.

Influences and Inspires
• Using various- communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences.
• Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related dynamics.

Optimizes Team Performance
• Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Creating a climate where people are developed and motivated to do their best to help the organization.

Values Diversity and Creates Inclusion
• Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Fiscally Responsible

• Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Leads Ethically and in a Compliant Manner
• Sponsoring and sustaining a high integrity speak-up corporate culture which prioritizes ethics, safety and compliance.
• Building on necessary level of industry, company and subject-matter expertise, including laws and regulations.

Provides a High Level of Customer Service

• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.

Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:

1. Minimum: $151,000
2. Midpoint: $204.000
3. Maximum: $257,000

Qualifications
Minimum:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• Ten plus (10+) years of total related experience in project management experience
• Minimum Five plus (5+) years project management of electric utility projects
• Four plus (4+) years supervisory experience in a technical field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute
• Regular travel required throughout the assigned region or service territory
Desired:
• Masters Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience