Senior Project Manager: Electrical Transmission & Distribution (EPC) (Bay Area)

Jacobs; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 164,800 - 216,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Discounted company stock purchase

Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Performance discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Oakland, California, with at least 10 years of experience in the Electrical Utility industry. This role leads Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects supporting utility infrastructure across North America. The ideal candidate will manage complex transmission and distribution projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and unlimited paid time off. Salary ranges from $164,800 to $216,300.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in Electrical Transmission & Distribution.
• Proven track record delivering EPC projects for utilities or energy infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of transmission line construction.
• Strong understanding of substation engineering and construction.
• Strong understanding of distribution system upgrades.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of Electrical EPC projects, including transmission lines and substations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients.
• Manage project scope, deliverables, and overall execution strategy.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop and monitor project budgets and financial performance metrics.
• Administer EPC contracts and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture across all project phases.

Skills

Utility Infrastructure Project Delivery

EPC Contract Management

Project Controls & Financial Oversight

Risk Management

Client Relationship Management

Field & Construction Coordination

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

InEight

Procore

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking an experienced and results‑driven Senior Project Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the Electrical Utility industry. This role will lead Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects that support utility infrastructure across North America.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the technical, commercial, and operational requirements of EPC project delivery, along with a proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams in the execution of complex transmission, distribution, and substation projects.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the successful execution of Electrical EPC projects, including transmission lines, substations, and distribution infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients and project stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, deliverables, and overall execution strategy from kickoff through completion.

Engineering & Construction Coordination

• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning disciplines.
• Ensure project designs and field execution comply with utility specifications, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with field teams to ensure safe, high‑quality, and efficient construction execution.

Project Controls & Financial Performance

• Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.
• Maintain detailed project schedules and critical path analysis.
• Identify and mitigate cost or schedule risks.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Administer EPC contracts, including change order management, claims resolution, and subcontractor oversight.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and project deliverables.
• Support procurement teams in evaluating and managing subcontractors and vendors.

Safety & Quality Leadership

• Promote and enforce a zero‑incident safety culture across all project phases.
• Ensure conformance with OSHA, utility safety standards, and internal safety programs.
• Maintain strict adherence to quality expectations throughout engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and sustain strong relationships with utility clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
• Provide consistent project reporting, status updates, and executive‑level communication.

Core Competencies

• Utility Infrastructure Project Delivery
• EPC Contract Management
• Project Controls & Financial Oversight
• Risk Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Field & Construction Coordination

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will deliver complex electrical infrastructure projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, while strengthening client relationships and advancing the development of critical power systems across North America.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in Electrical Transmission & Distribution.
• Proven track record delivering EPC projects for utilities or energy infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of transmission line construction.
• Strong understanding of substation engineering and construction.
• Strong understanding of distribution system upgrades.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience with major utilities or EPC contractors.
• Proficiency with project management software including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, InEight, and Procore.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $164,800.00 to $216,300.00.

Equal Opportunity Employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.