Project Manager

Celerity; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Celerity Consulting Group is looking for a Project Manager to join their team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This hybrid role involves managing projects for utility organizations and requires strong project management skills, client interaction, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in project management. Celerity offers a competitive salary between $80,000 - $110,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to define efficient approaches to data collection, management, and analysis.
• Demonstrate excellence in project management with well-run projects.
• Proven aptitude for business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project according to Project Management Professional (PMP) principles.
• Ensure accurate and timely time entry and billing.
• Deliver or transition final product and document project summary.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager (HYBRID)

Company: Celerity Consulting Group

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area)

Pay: $80,000 - $110,000 Annually DOE

About Celerity

Celerity is an agile risk optimization company that empowers public utility organizations by converting complex data into clear, actionable intelligence to mitigate risk, optimize assets, and maximize project results. Blending extensive client experience with deep vendor‑side acumen, Celerity energy engineers orchestrate precision data analysis, strategic consulting, and project management services to solve complex energy challenges through acute listening, proactive thinking, and relentless grit. Learn more at consultcelerity.com.

Celerity has an opening for a Project Manager on our Northern California utilities team. This is a hybrid role and will require on‑site work at client locations within San Francisco Bay Area, CA. The Project Manager has overall responsibility for planning and executing the project, working closely with the PMO Director for guidance, and leveraging and coaching the Senior Consultant(s) and the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the project owner. Manage the project according to Project Management Professional (PMP) principles, as applicable. Leverage resources and delegate where possible through the following areas of work:

Pre‑Award

• Initiating
  • Identify opportunities through good client management/consulting skills
  • Lead/assist with conflict checking
  • Lead/participate in client needs assessment
  • Create high‑level project summary and deliverables list
• Planning
  • Consider risks and develop contingency plans
  • Identify prospective team; screen vendors

Post‑Award

• Planning (continued)
  • Ensure key administrative tasks are completed (mat code, network set‑up, etc.)
  • Finalize key project team members and vendors; define team roles and responsibilities
  • Work with stakeholders to elicit more detailed requirements (e.g. what they want)
  • Define deliverable templates as needed (e.g. what exactly is to be delivered)
  • Define/elaborate work‑plan (e.g. how it will be delivered)
  • Provide guidance/approval on process and specifications documents (e.g. data file formats, coding manuals, training documents, quality checklists, etc.) and ensure they are integrated into overall project documentation
  • Define and create supporting project management tools and work such as:
    • Stakeholder Summary, Budget versus Actual (BVA) Report, High‑level Schedule, Status Reports, Issue/Decision Logs, Data/Document Tracking Logs
• Executing
  • Conduct project kickoff
  • Manage work according to plan
  • Meet with team weekly; provide background/updates; ensure good morale
  • Meet with client weekly or bi‑weekly
  • Ensure project documentation is maintained in a timely manner
• Monitor and Control
  • Ensure accurate and timely time entry, monitor chargeability, and take responsibility for periods of downtime
  • Ensure timely and accurate billing
  • Own status reports: apprise clients of issues which may impact scope, schedule, or budget
  • Document issues in weekly status report
  • Report on budget and schedule variances at regular intervals (at least monthly)
  • Review WIP in Juris and document project write‑downs on monthly basis
  • Ensure project deliverables are both error‑free and meet expectations
  • Manage additional scope through change order process
• Close/Transition
  • Deliver or transition final product
  • Obtain informal client feedback
  • Document project summary and lessons learned
  • Close out resources and archive documentation

Qualifications, Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to define efficient approaches to data collection, management, and analysis that ensure quality
• Design and present clear, concise, complete, and correct summaries of information/analysis
• Demonstrate excellence in project management (e.g. well‑run projects with low write‑offs, high‑morale, and happy clients)
• Demonstrate aptitude for business development (e.g. proven chain‑linking ability, successful prospect pitches, and client presentations)
• Willing to contribute to employee development, training, and best practices as requested
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Communications
• Continuous Learning
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business or related field required
• At least three years of experience as a PM or Senior level role.
• Project Management professional Certification (PMP) preferred

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, copier, and a calculator.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at a time.

The salary range for this position is provided in good faith and is subject to variation based on geographic location, candidate experience, and market conditions. Final compensation will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications and alignment with the role.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws—including but not limited to those in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and other jurisdictions—we disclose salary ranges to promote equity and transparency. Where required by law, compensation and benefits information will be included in job postings or made available upon request.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and standards of the position but is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties that are reasonably related to their role and consistent with company policies and applicable labor laws.

Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification. We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:

Health & Well‑being

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Peace of Mind

• Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life/AD&D
• 401(k) plan

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Remote work and Flexible Work Schedules (for qualified positions)

Additional Perks

• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development
• Charitable Contribution Match

Based in Walnut Creek, CA with offices nationwide, Celerity energy engineers perform a critical, leadership role as strategic liaisons between data, assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field.

See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: https://www.consultcelerity.com/

Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law.

Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.