Project Manager II

PM2CM, Inc.; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PM2CM, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Pomona, CA. Hybrid-Remote (Tue/Wed in office) to oversee electric infrastructure projects in the Transmission and Distribution sector.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams across the Construction & Technical Support organization to ensure project success. The role emphasizes managing scope, cost, schedule, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on earnings, budgets, and project controls.

Qualifications

• Seven years of Project Management experience including ownership of scope, cost, and schedule.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Experience with transmission, distribution, and/or substation construction/operations regulations helpful.
• PM certification desired.
• Experience with Transmission Telecom construction management beneficial.
• Familiarity with general orders and utility processes recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects and programs including facility relocations, small civil capital projects, and regulatory compliance.
• Updates project documentation across multiple software systems.
• Initiates and issues documentation such as ATP, RTC, contracts, and related trends.
• Evaluates submittals and project plans for completeness.
• Leads meetings with agendas, minutes, and action items.
• Handles regulatory and legal matters including CPUC data requests and Buy America compliance.
• Manages project budgeting, forecasting, and cost trends.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Management or Engineering

PM certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Copperleaf C55

SAP

Design Manager (DM)

Google Earth Pro

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

PM2CM, Inc., (Project Management to Construction Management) is a professional services company dedicated to providing Program and Project Management, Construction Management and Project Controls services during the design and construction phase of projects. Our core expertise is in Project Controls which includes Scheduling, Cost Controls, Document Management and Controls, Budget tracking and monitoring, Estimating, Risk Analysis, Claims avoidance and Mitigation, Change Management and Earned Value Management. The position is located in Pomona, CA. Hybrid-Remote (Tuesday and Wednesday in the office/field) Become a Project Manager at one of the largest utility companies in Southern California managing electric infrastructure projects. In this job, you’ll be part of the Construction & Technical Support (C&TS) organization and will directly collaborate with the company’s customers and internal groups. This organization provides project and program management for Transmission and Distribution. The volume of transmission projects is projected to continue to grow over the next several years. These projects are growing in number, size, complexity and strategic impact. Due to the high visibility of these projects by regulators, public and environmental agencies and major customers, they must be managed consistently and carefully. 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 the life – Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

• Manages projects and programs within the organization: Projects and programs include relocation of existing facilities, small civil capital projects, licensing support of projects in the Major Project Organization, and compliance, maintenance, grid and customer funded projects
• Updates project documentation data in files and multiple software systems. Requests, receives, evaluates, and prioritizes data into hard files, Microsoft software programs, etc.
• Initiates and issues documentation including Authorization to Proceed (ATP), Release to Construct (RTC), letters, agreements, contracts, trends, work order requests, etc. as the need arises
• Evaluates submittals, letters, plans project / program files for completeness with associated processes and procedures.
• Upon completion of projects follow associated processes and procedures associated with closeout and reconciliation
• Schedules and leads internal and external meetings with associated agendas, meeting minutes, action items
• Responsible for handling regulatory and legal matters associated with the project. Prevailing wage, Buy America, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) data requests, other federal compliance related to projects
• Responsible for project cost management related to budgeting, forecasting, and trends

Qualifications

Requirements

The essentials:

• Seven years of Project Management experience including ownership of scope, cost, and schedule.
• Valid Driver’s license

The preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Management or Engineering
• Experience with transmission, distribution, and/or substation line construction, maintenance, or operations regulations
• Project Management certification.
• Experience working with Transmission Telecom construction management.
• Experience with transmission and/or distribution power systems and operations, equipment relocations, design/planning, policies, permits, procedures, construction methods and processes
• Knowledge with General Orders 95, 128, 165C, 131D.
• Utility Industry experience.
• Ability to lead multiple sophisticated projects in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision and tight time constraints.
• Experience communicating and collaborating effectively with external clients, various organizations across SCE, and all levels of management to lead and drive projects.
• Experience working with all Microsoft office programs, SAP, Design Manager (DM), Google Earth Pro, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, and/or Copperleaf C55