Project Manager – Electric Distribution Programs

Consertus, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Consertus, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to support PG&E's Electric Operations capital infrastructure in Northern California.

You will lead projects from planning through construction and closeout, collaborating with engineering, permitting, and field teams to meet schedule, budget, and safety goals. The role requires 3–5 years in project management, 2 years in electric utility settings, and proficiency with SAP Work Management and Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience.
• At least 2 years supporting electric utility systems or heavy infrastructure construction.
• Working knowledge of SAP Work Management or similar utility work-management systems.
• Experience using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution construction practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage electric distribution capital projects from planning through closeout.
• Coordinate environmental permitting, CEQA/NEPA, land and right-of-way requirements.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, schedules, budgets, milestones, and stakeholder expectations.
• Partner with Engineering and Estimating to establish baseline Total Forecasted Cost (TFC) and cash-flow forecasts.
• Build and maintain critical-path project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or comparable tools.
• Maintain project risk registers and prepare status reports with milestones, risks, and variances.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Scheduling

Risk management

Tools

SAP Work Management

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

## Project Manager – Electric Distribution ProgramsApply: US-CA-Sacramento: Full time: Posted Today: JR1602Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs.Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology.At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.Discover how Consertus is driving transformative change for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve at www.consertus.com**About this Role:**Consertus is seeking a **Project Manager – Electric Distribution Programs** to support PG&E's Electric Operations capital infrastructure program throughout Northern California.This Journey-level Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for routine-to-moderately complex electric distribution projects and will be responsible for managing projects from initiation and planning through engineering, permitting, construction, financial reconciliation, and closeout.The Project Manager will work with minimal day-to-day supervision and collaborate closely with engineering, estimating, construction, contract management, environmental, right-of-way, municipal, and utility stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within scope, and within budget.**Key Responsibilities*** Manage individual electric distribution capital projects from planning through construction and closeout.* Support projects involving Rule 20A and Rule 20B undergrounding, 4kV-to-12kV cutovers, overhead reconductoring, switch installations, and new distribution circuits.* Develop project scopes, objectives, schedules, budgets, milestones, and stakeholder expectations.* Partner with Engineering and Estimating to establish baseline Total Forecasted Cost (TFC) and monthly cash-flow forecasts.* Coordinate environmental permitting, CEQA/NEPA activities, land and right-of-way requirements, material procurement, and other project dependencies.* Build and maintain critical-path project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or comparable scheduling tools.* Integrate engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, and energization milestones into project schedules.* Maintain project risk registers, identify schedule and delivery risks, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.* Coordinate with General Construction supervisors, internal utility crews, and external civil and electrical contractors.* Maintain accurate project and job-order information within SAP / Work Management Systems.* Track project costs, forecasts, actuals, change orders, contingencies, and schedule performance.* Prepare variance explanations and regular project status reports covering milestones, roadblocks, risks, and financial performance.* Lead weekly or bi-weekly project and stakeholder meetings.* Coordinate completion of field as-builts, GIS/mapping documentation, and project closeout activities.* Support financial reconciliation and timely closeout of SAP job orders.**Minimum Qualifications*** **3–5 years of project management experience**, including at least **2 years supporting electric utility systems or heavy infrastructure construction**.* Working knowledge of electric utility capital project delivery.* Understanding of **overhead and underground electric distribution construction practices**.* Basic-to-intermediate proficiency with **SAP Work Management modules** or comparable utility work-management systems.* Experience using critical-path scheduling tools such as **Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project**.* Experience supporting project scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, risk, and change management.* Ability to coordinate effectively with engineering, construction, contractors, municipalities, and cross-functional utility stakeholders.* Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience supporting **electric distribution capital projects** for PG&E or another regulated electric utility.* Experience managing projects involving **overhead and underground distribution, Rule 20A/20B undergrounding, voltage conversions, reconductoring, switch installations, or new distribution circuits**.* Hands-on experience with **SAP Work Management** and **Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project**.* Experience supporting project estimating, budgeting, forecasting, change orders, contingency management, and financial variance reporting.* Familiarity with utility permitting, environmental requirements, right-of-way coordination, material procurement, and construction sequencing.* Experience coordinating directly with utility engineering teams, field construction crews, contractors, municipalities, and other external stakeholders.* Previous experience conducting **field site visits, job walks, and construction progress reviews**.* Knowledge of California electric utility operations and regulatory requirements is a plus.**Working Hours & Location**This is a full-time hybrid position supporting projects throughout PG&E's Northern California service territory.Candidates located in or around **Chico, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Tracy, Stockton, Pleasanton, or nearby communities are strongly preferred**.The selected Project Manager will be expected to:* Report to the **Dublin office in Pleasanton approximately one day per week**.* Attend meetings at regional PG&E locations such as Sacramento, San Ramon, Oakland, or other designated offices as required.* Participate in field site visits, construction job walks, and project meetings throughout the assigned service territory.The initial assignment is expected to be approximately **12–18 months**, with the potential for extension.**Compensation Range:** $135,000 – $145,000 annually and yearly end bonusActual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, certifications, technical expertise, and other job-related considerations.**What’s In It for You:*** Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)* Company-paid life and disability insurance* Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans* 401(k) with day-one eligibility, 3% safe harbor, plus up to 2.5% company match* Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25* Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development**How to Apply:**Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting an updated resume outlining their relevant **electric utility, distribution, infrastructure, and project management experience**. Please clearly highlight experience with **SAP, Primavera P6, overhead and underground distribution projects, EPC contractor management, and PG&E or other regulated utility environments**, where applicable.