Project Manager

Trident Consulting; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Consulting is seeking a Project Manager to lead Utility Infrastructure & Construction programs in Pomona, CA. This contract role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and regulators to deliver complex undergrounding and infrastructure work on schedule and safely.

The position is hybrid (in-person Mon & Tue) with a 16+ month duration and $70/hr on W2, all-inclusive. Ideal candidates will have strong oversight of scope, cost, risks, and stakeholder communications in

Qualifications

• Experience managing infrastructure or construction-related projects.
• Strong PM skills: scope, cost, schedule, resources, and vendor management.
• Knowledge of permitting, environmental requirements, and regulatory processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized projects, including project scope, cost, schedules, resources, and vendor coordination.
• Lead project planning, tracking, execution, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project risks, safety requirements, and resource constraints while maintaining project timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to develop solutions and ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Support service planning and understand overhead and underground construction standards.
• Manage pre‑construction requirements, including permitting, environmental approvals, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and facilitate collaboration across multiple teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, customer satisfaction, and operational productivity.
• Manage multiple projects and assignments independently while meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

Infrastructure project management

Project scope, cost, schedule

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

environmental permitting awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Excel proficiency

Power BI proficiency

SharePoint usage

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

WorkIT

Job description

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Project Manager – Utility Infrastructure & Construction” for one of our clients in " Pomona, CA (Hybrid-Mon & Tue)” A global leader in business and technology services.

Title: Project Manager – Utility Infrastructure & Construction

Location: Pomona, CA (Hybrid-Mon & Tue)

Type: Contract

Duration: 16+ Months

Pay rate: $70/hr on W2 (All inclusive)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex infrastructure projects within the Targeted Undergrounding Program. This role will manage projects from initial planning through execution, collaborating with internal teams, contractors, agencies, and local communities to deliver projects safely, improve service reliability, and reduce wildfire risk.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing infrastructure projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, overseeing vendors, and managing project scope, cost, schedules, and risks.

Key Responsibilities & Required Skills

• Manage small to medium-sized projects, including project scope, cost, schedules, resources, and vendor coordination.
• Lead project planning, tracking, execution, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project risks, safety requirements, and resource constraints while maintaining project timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to develop solutions and ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Support service planning and understand overhead and underground construction standards.
• Manage pre‑construction requirements, including permitting, environmental approvals, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and facilitate collaboration across multiple teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, customer satisfaction, and operational productivity.
• Manage multiple projects and assignments independently while meeting tight deadlines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing infrastructure or construction-related projects.
• Strong project management skills, including scope, cost, schedule, resource, and vendor management.
• Experience with overhead and underground construction standards and service planning.
• Knowledge of permitting, environmental requirements, and regulatory processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and WorkIT.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of permitting, environmental requirements, and constraint management for infrastructure projects.
• Experience with utility infrastructure projects, particularly undergrounding initiatives.

About Trident Consulting

Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard‑to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.