Project Manager

PG&E; Auburn (CA); In loco; USD 121.000 - 184.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

PG&E seeks an Associate Project Manager to lead development and implementation of assigned projects, serving as a single point of contact and using independent judgment to apply project management fundamentals. Interaction with senior internal/external contacts, contractors, and regulatory bodies is expected.

Salary ranges are explained, with California-specific minimum and maximum figures. The role emphasizes cost-effectiveness, business judgment, and strong communication and leadership

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college is required; see experience guidance.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience; four (4) years for external hires; leadership appreciated.
• In lieu of a four-year degree, seven (7)+ years of directly related experience qualifies; eight (8)+ for external hires.

Mansioni

• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams.
• Direct analysis and resolution of problems; oversee low risk EPC contracts.
• Represent PG&E to government agencies; coordinate with consultants and vendors; manage project documentation.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Project management skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

PMP Certification

CA PE license

Strumenti

SAP Financials

Work Management

Scheduling Software

Descrizione del lavoro

Department Overview

Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 900 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E's successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County.

Position Summary

This is a career or journey level project management position that requires mastery of the associate level project manager skills and duties and is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects. This position has overall project management responsibility and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Uses independent judgment in applying project management fundamentals, working with minimal supervision. Interacts with senior internal and external contacts. External contacts include overseeing contractors and providing information to or exchanging information with third parties (e.g. government, regulatory, or community groups).

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, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Although we estimatethe successful candidate hiredinto this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decisionwill be made on a case-by-casebasis related to these factors.

California Minimum: $120,888

California Maximum: $183,840

Job Responsibilities

Is able to perform the job duties of an Associate Project Manager. Additional job duties include:

• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team


• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and resolution of problems.


• Oversees and administrates low risk EPC contracts. Represents PG&E to government agencies as required for assigned projects.


• Provides guidance to Associate Project Managers who are assigned Journey Level Projects for developmental purposes in accordance with the Associate Project Manager Job Description


• Coordinates and participates in the preparation of written technical documents.


• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders and management where applicable, prepares, evaluates and negotiates contracts and proposals from consultants, equipment vendors, and construction firms, and manages resulting work.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• A bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from an accredited college is required. See below for experience and in lieu of education*


• Candidates must have at least three (3) years of relevant experience in electric, gas, or power generation operations, engineering, business planning, accounting, finance, construction management, or project management. External hires must have a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience (including demonstrated successful leadership of these activities).

* In lieu of a four (4) year degree, candidates may qualify with seven (7) or more years of directly related work experience in areas such as accounting, engineering, construction management, project scheduling, or project controls, with responsibilities comparable to those outlined for this role. External hires must have a minimum of eight (8) years of applicable experience.

Desired:

• PMP Certification strongly desired


• Current and active California PE license desired

Has demonstrated mastery of the associate project manager knowledge and abilities. Additional items include:

• Can provide thorough analysis of issues, develop viable alternatives, and provide sound justification of recommendations.


• Demonstrated exercise of informed judgment when making decisions and recommendations and use of technical & business judgment in applying project management principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions.


• Uses independent judgment in selecting and applying Project Management methods and techniques to determine cost-effective and practical solutions.


• Fluent in the use of Project Management tools and current company tools, such as SAP Financials, Work Management modules, and Scheduling Software.


• Builds consensus with internal and external stakeholders around moderately complex and controversial project issues and successfully persuading others to act on agreements reached.


• Able to independently provide project oversight and direction to consultants, suppliers, and construction firms to meet moderately complex project needs; understands contracting principles and options; able to negotiate and resolve contract disputes.


• Understands PG&E's basic financial and business policies & practices and tools, and able to apply appropriately to the cost estimating, economic analysis, justification, and approval of moderately complex projects.


• Takes ownership of problems and their solutions.


• Able to identify gaps between current business practices and stated objectives and provide recommendations for process improvements to address gaps.


• Works with more experienced engineers and project managers to further their own development. Proactively evolves project management skills and knowledge through industry associations & conferences, technical workshops, trade publications, and additional formal education


• Strong communications, analytical, facilitation, and presentation skills


• Proficient business computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Emphasis on Excel, Word, and MS Project)


• Knowledge of PG&E accounting practices, engineering, and construction process and standards.