Project Manager

Motive Power, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Power, Inc., a consulting firm in the U.S. Utility industry, seeks a senior project manager to oversee complex projects. The role involves leading teams through project planning, execution, and regulatory compliance while leveraging sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant project management tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement plans

Flexible time off policy

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years’ relevant project management experience in construction, energy, utility, or engineering.
• Experience managing complex construction and/or engineering projects.
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, project-centric environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects of large and complex nature from planning to closeout.
• Develop project scope and objectives with stakeholder input.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, or engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Motive Power is a dynamic consulting firm specializing in the U.S. Utility industry, offering innovative solutions that enable clients to achieve their corporate sustainability and decarbonization goals. We provide comprehensive project delivery, develop and mentor teams, and expand our utility business, all while championing ESG and decarbonization initiatives.

Our commitment to enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability is at the core of our organizational development, data innovation, and change adoption expertise. We take a holistic approach, streamlining project management, optimizing processes, and leveraging data-driven insights to foster sustainable growth. Our people-centric change management strategies ensure seamless transitions and alignment with strategic sustainability objectives. With a strong focus on sustainability, we empower organizations to not only improve their performance but also make a lasting positive impact on society and the environment.

About the Role:

Oversees projects of a large and or highly complex nature. Plans, directs and supervises all operations included in programs and projects.Manages and leads the overall project and the project team including all technical and financial. Has demonstrated the capability to manage a large project of high complexity. Leads and manages the project team through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout, consistent with established project delivery processes to the meet the scope, schedule, budget and other specified requirements. This position is for senior professionals with extensive experienced managing scope, schedule, and budget for large, complex projects. Is responsible to assure that all deliverables are accurate and submitted to regulatory agencies prior to the negotiated due dates. Must have experience in all aspects of environmental compliance, investigation, and remediation.

*Candidates must be California based.*

PM activities include and are not limited to:

• Develop and define project scope and objectives with input from project stakeholders
• Work closely with Schedulers and Project Controls Analysts to develop and maintain cost and resource loaded project schedules, budgets, and financial forecasts
• Negotiate third party contracts when appropriate
• Manage integration of vendor tasks; track and review vendor deliverables
• Assess project risk and formulate mitigation and contingency plans; continually manage risk and issue resolution
• Provide timely and accurate project status reports and other project tracking and communications to management and team members
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure project schedules are complete and support project completion to plan
• Manage information and data within various software and databases
• Arbitrate and resolve conflicts within the project; mentor and provide guidance to less experienced team members
• Proven success managing complex construction and/or engineering projects within large, complex, and matrixed organizations
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules for large capital construction projects including WBS development, task definition, predecessor/successor linking, cost and resource loading, baseline setting, etc.
• Capability to develop, maintain, and analyze project cost information including budgets, forecasts, actual cost tracking, and variance reporting
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, and the established ability to collaborate with a variety of people in various roles with different leadership style
• Strong interpersonal, influence, and consulting skills
• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, project-centric environment
• Understanding of project management and business processes and systems
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Ability to facilitate meetings including preparation of agendas, presentations, meeting minutes, action items, and other meeting documentation
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advanced analytics and data manipulation skills in MS Excel
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other scheduling software including use of dependencies, cost loading, resource loading, resource leveling
• Experience developing, enhancing, and implementing processes and tools and/or developing process documentation
• 5 - 10 years’ relevant project management work experience in the construction, energy, utility, or engineering field

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, or an engineering field
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

The anticipated wage range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000per year based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, Motive Power offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement plans, and flexible time off policy.

Motive Power, inc. is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Motive Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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