Project Manager

TD Thornton; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in California is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large capital projects in the electric utilities sector. You will lead project planning, budget management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely and quality outcomes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, over 5 years of project management experience, and proficiency with project management tools. This role offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation between $106,000 and $155,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in project management or construction management.
• Experience with scheduling and Gantt charts.
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scoping, design, construction, and commissioning of large capital projects.
• Prepare business cases, manage budgets and maintain project governance.
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor project progress.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. We provide strong onboarding and ongoing support to help our people succeed. We welcome applicants from engineering, construction management, project management, business analytics, scheduling, and anyone who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Job Overview

Title: Project Manager

Sector: Electric Utilities

Seniority: Open to all levels

Location: Cupertino, CA

Job Type: Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

As a Project Manager, you will lead the scoping, design, construction, and commissioning of large capital projects within the electric utility sector. Under general direction, you will oversee all aspects of assigned projects, often multi-year and high-profile, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule objectives are met. Acting as an owner’s representative, you will safeguard the client’s interests, provide sound advice, and make informed decisions on their behalf. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage cross-functional, multi-location project teams using proven project management methodologies.

Your Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, defining activities, resources, milestones, and baselines.
• Prepare business cases, manage budgets and contingencies, and maintain project governance documentation.
• Track and analyze cost and schedule performance, identifying and reporting key variances.
• Create and maintain Excel-based reports and dashboards to monitor progress.
• Lead meetings for project scoping, constructability, design review, bidding, construction, inspection, commissioning, and as-built review.
• Negotiate and execute contracts, manage change orders, and report project costs accurately.
• Facilitate communication, assign responsibilities, and ensure accountability across project teams.
• Conduct on-site design and drawing reviews to identify and mitigate issues early.
• Coordinate with government entities to obtain permits and approvals.
• Engage with customers on land rights and property coordination.
• Prepare and present project updates, risk assessments, and lessons learned to stakeholders.
• Identify, track, and resolve risks, issues, and opportunities to maintain schedule and budget performance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
• 5+ years of work experience in project management or construction management
• Experience with scheduling and Gantt charts
• 3+ years of experience communicating with and managing expectations with stakeholders

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
• Experience with electrical distribution, substation, or transmission projects
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• A natural tendency for taking ownership and a willingness to lead
• A strong commitment to quality and attention to detail
• A passion for training and building a team

Compensation & Benefits

• $106,000-$155,000 annual salary
• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)

About TD Thornton

Since 2005, TD Thornton has been helping our clients bridge organizational gaps by providing best-in-class consulting services and staff augmentation. Whether we are part of the contractor’s team or serving as an owner’s representative, we offer a wide spectrum of construction management support services to help our clients mitigate risks and deliver successful project outcomes. We believe our diversity is part of our strength and are proud to be a woman–owned and minority-owned company.