Senior Utility Project Manager - Electric Infrastructure & Project Controls

Rose International; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International in Oakland, CA is seeking a Senior Utility Project Manager - Electric Infrastructure & Project Controls for a 13‑month temporary assignment. The role supports hybrid work with onsite presence 2 days per month.

To qualify, you should have 8+ years in project management and controls in the Energy/Utility sector, a PMP certification, and a Bachelor’s degree. You will lead complex electric infrastructure projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with multiple

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project management, project controls, engineering and/or construction.
• Energy/Utility sector knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Applies and adapts project management techniques.
• Obtain commitment on detailed work plans including schedule, cost, resources, contingency and communication plans.
• Manage vendor tasks and review vendor deliverables.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Budget tracking and reporting; timelines and critical path.
• Lead meetings and organize governance reviews.

Skills

Construction

Energy Compliance

Project Control

Project Management

Utility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Date Posted: 09/22/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 507962

Industry: Utility

Job Title: Senior Utility Project Manager - Electric Infrastructure & Project Controls

Job Location: Oakland, CA, USA, 94612

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Onsite 2 Days/months

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 85.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 90.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Construction, Energy Compliance, Project Control, Project Management, Utility

Experience Desired: Experience in project management, communication, Energy/Utility sector knowledge (8+ yrs); Experience in project management, project controls, engineering and/or construction (5+ yrs); Electric industry experience (5+ yrs)

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Certifications/Licenses: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

C2C is not available

Job Description

Preferred Education

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experience

Required License/Certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and maintenance desired for new entrants

Required Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in project management, communication, Energy/Utility sector knowledge
• 8 years’ experience in project management, project controls, engineering and/or construction if Client/9 years if outside hire

Preferred Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Specific experience with Client or similar electric utilities desired
• Electric industry experience desired

Job Summary

This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, Senior Project Manager position that requires mastery of the journey level Project Manager job duties. Under general direction, exercises judgment and discretion and is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Project duration is generally multi-year and requires significant risk management. Assignments will have high visibility, require extensive project management skills and often require specific discipline and areas of expertise

Job Responsibilities

• Applies and adapts project management techniques
• Project may not be well defined or require creativity or new approaches
• Obtain commitment on detailed work plans including schedule, cost, resources, contingency and communication plans
• Obtain management approval as needed; ensure project documentation is maintained
• Identify, analyze, and address project performance issues
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables
• Communicate project status to all stakeholders
• Assess project risk and develop contingency plans
• Identify and communicate lessons learned and best practices
• Determines that project objectives are achievable.
• Budget tracking and reporting
• Project reporting (PlanisWare)
• Budget reporting and compliance (EPIC PMO, etc.)
• Timelines, critical path
• Meeting management (daily operating review, weekly operating review, monthly operating review)
• 1-3-10/Tactical implementation plan/Workstream mgmt.
• Superior ability to interface with and across supporting organizations
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Official Agreement with U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).