Project Manager

PM2CM, Inc.; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is looking for a Project Manager to oversee electric infrastructure projects for a major utility company in Southern California. The role requires at least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in construction, and includes responsibilities such as coordinating with stakeholders, managing project phases, and communicating progress. The position offers a hybrid-working model, requiring office presence on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing construction projects with a minimum of 24-month project lifecycle.
• Bachelor's degree in an applicable profession, business, or technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects across various phases.
• Issue Authorization to Construct and ensure prerequisites are met.
• Communicate project status and budget information to stakeholders.
• Facilitate project team meetings and document decisions.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Risk analysis and mitigation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline

PMP or PMI-ACP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

SAP

Python

Job description

PM2CM has an exciting long‑term opportunity for a dynamic, organized, and results‑oriented Project Manager to work on electrical infrastructure projects for one of the largest utility companies in Southern California. While prior electrical infrastructure experience is preferred, we firmly believe that core project management skills from other construction projects are transferable. We invite applications from Project Managers with 5 or more years of proven experience to apply.

Become a Project Manager at one of the largest utility companies in Southern California, managing electric infrastructure projects.

The primary purpose of the Project Manager role is to improve the success rate of projects by applying project management principles, methods, tools, and standards. Individuals are typically certified as Professional Project Managers and apply their knowledge and experience in a variety of functions and projects across the organization.

As a Project Manager, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A Day in Life – Get ready to think big, work smart, and shine bright! Manage projects and programs within the organization. Projects and programs may include the relocation of existing facilities, small civil capital projects, and overseeing the implementation of software.

The positions are based in Rosemead, CA. Hybrid‑Remote (Wednesday and Thursday in the office/field).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated prior experience in managing multiple construction projects that have Engineering‑Procurement‑Construction‑Closeout phases that span multiple years (a minimum of 24‑month project life cycle).
• In this position, the Project Manager will be responsible for issuing the Authorization to Construct, ensuring all project prerequisites are met to facilitate a timely construction start.
• Proven experience in coordinating with multiple stakeholders and ensuring deliverable hand‑offs between stakeholders are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and effectively communicate project status, progress, budget, and cost information to stakeholders and senior management.
• Facilitate project team meetings, ensuring key decisions and action items are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Resolve issues promptly, establish task priorities, and manage conflicts with team members and functional managers.
• Possess strong project management core competencies in the areas of planning, scheduling, cost tracking and budget management, risk analysis, and mitigation.
• Proven experience in working with field construction managers and construction contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable profession, business, or technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Projects, Primavera P6, SAP, and Python.

Preferred

• PMP or PMI‑ACP certification is preferred, but not required.
• Construction management experience.
• Environmental and permitting experience.
• Utility experience.