Project Manager, VPC

Charge EPC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Full benefits for you and family

Generous paid time off

Employer-funded retirement plan

Job summary

Charge EPC's VPC division in Sacramento seeks a Project Manager to lead underground construction projects from inception to completion, managing scope, schedule, safety, and budget while coordinating field crews, engineers, and clients to deliver quality on time.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in engineering or construction management, a bachelor’s degree, and a proven ability to drive complex projects with strong organization and communication for utility-sector work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, project management, business, or construction management preferred.
• 5–10 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of underground construction projects from inception to completion.
• Manage scope, schedule, safety, and budget across multiple teams.
• Coordinate field crews, engineers, and client communications to ensure quality and timeliness.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Viewpoint

Primavera

Budget management

Communication

Multi-project management

Creative thinking

Organizational skills

PG&E experience

W2 employment

California resident (Sacramento area)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, business, or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Viewpoint

Primavera

Job description

This is an exciting time to join Charge because we are growing rapidly, providing our employees with ample opportunity for challenging projects and career development. We have earned our reputation as a leading provider of design, procurement, and construction services for the underground utility industry. We pride ourselves on our company culture, which emphasizes collaboration and an enthusiasm to solve our customers’ most challenging problems.

Job Summary

As a Project Manager within VPC a subsidiary of Charge, you will assume a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and successful delivery of construction projects from inception to completion. This role requires a strong understanding of people, experience with underground construction and a proven track record of completing projects safely and with high quality. Your leadership, organizational skills, and construction expertise will be instrumental in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure that projects are properly planned, executed, and closed.
• Ensure that project decisions are made within the broader context of safety adherence and financial stewardship, and the need to meet customer and quality requirements.
• Provide support for the construction crews with respect to technical requirements and the management of scope, schedule, and resources.
• Assist the field operations team in the development and improvement of crews.
• Provide client management, communication, and support.
• Provide professional development of Field Engineers and Project Coordinators.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management software (Viewpoint or similar) and Scheduling software (Primavera or similar)
• Manage projects with strict customer requirements (schedule, cost, quality), which include engineering and/or permitting scope.
• Ability to actively manage a portfolio value of $5 million to $10 million
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels and in all formats
• A bias to action; attacks problems head on with enthusiasm, seeing the opportunity behind every challenge.
• Able to manage multiple projects in various stages at one time.
• Ability to think creatively and be solution focused.
• Proven organizational tools and methods for ensuring all commitments are met.
• Experience working with PG&E or other large Electric Utility Companies
• Must be able to work on W2
• Must live in California, driving distance to Concord

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering, project management, business, or construction management preferred
• Have 5 to 10 years of applicable experience

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs
• Work at a desk and on computer approximately 6-8 hours per dayPerform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions
• Perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload
• Uses telephone and email to communicate with vendors, customers, and co-workers

+Bonus potential, +100% paid full benefits for you and your family, generous paid time off, and an employer funded retirement plan. You must successfully pass a background and drug test prior to the start date.