Utility Infrastructure Project Manager – Undergrounding & Construction

Delta Computer Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Computer Consulting, Inc. in Pomona, CA is seeking an experienced Utility Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee undergrounding and grid-reliability projects.

You will manage planning, budgets, schedules, permits, and stakeholder coordination for a targeted undergrounding program. The role requires cross-functional leadership, contractor management, and the ability to drive multiple projects to completion while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing electric utility infrastructure or construction projects.
• Ability to manage scope, budget, schedule and vendors for small-to-medium projects.
• Experience with permitting, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, SharePoint and WorkIT for reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage electric utility infrastructure and undergrounding projects from planning to execution.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, scope, resources, deliverables.
• Coordinate overhead-to-underground initiatives to improve grid reliability and reduce wildfire risk.
• Oversee pre-construction activities including permitting and environmental/regulatory requirements.
• Prepare status reports and management updates; build stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Utility infrastructure

Vendor management

Project planning

Cross-functional leadership

Pre-construction management

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Data reporting

Risk management

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

WorkIT

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Hybrid in Pomona, CA (3 Innovation Way, Pomona, CA 91768)

Work Type: Hybrid - Onsite Monday & Tuesday | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay Range: $62.00 - $69.00 per hour (based on experience & internal equity)

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, Continuing & On-Demand Education

Sponsorship is NOT available for this role

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Utility Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee electric utility infrastructure projects supporting a large-scale Targeted Undergrounding Program focused on improving grid reliability and reducing wildfire risk.

This role is responsible for managing complex infrastructure projects from planning and pre-construction through execution, including project scope, budgets, schedules, contractors, permitting, environmental constraints, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder coordination.

The ideal candidate has experience with electric utility infrastructure, overhead and underground construction standards, service planning, and pre-construction project management. Strong cross-functional leadership, contractor management, and the ability to independently drive multiple projects are essential.

What This Person Will Be Working On

• Manage electric utility infrastructure and targeted undergrounding projects from planning through execution.
• Develop, maintain, and adjust project plans, budgets, schedules, scope, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate overhead-to-underground utility infrastructure initiatives supporting grid reliability and wildfire risk reduction.
• Manage pre-construction activities, including permitting, environmental requirements, regulatory constraints, and project readiness.
• Work with engineering, construction, planning, contractors, agencies, and internal business teams to resolve project constraints.
• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain project progress and execution timelines.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, safety requirements, and overall performance.
• Identify project obstacles and develop solutions to keep projects moving toward construction and execution.
• Support utility service planning and overhead/underground construction standards.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, dashboards, technical presentations, and management updates.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gain alignment on project objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and obtain necessary approvals for project advancement.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and WorkIT to track project information, reporting, and deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule expectations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience managing electric utility, infrastructure, or construction-related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and execute small-to-medium projects, including scope, budget, schedule, resources, and vendor management.
• Experience with utility service planning and overhead/underground construction standards.
• Experience managing pre-construction project constraints, including permitting, environmental requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of project planning, performance tracking, cost management, and reporting.
• Experience coordinating contractors, engineering teams, project personnel, agencies, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and manage project risks, safety concerns, dependencies, and execution challenges.
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience developing and delivering technical presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, and WorkIT.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting electric utility undergrounding programs or distribution infrastructure projects.
• Experience with overhead-to-underground electric distribution conversions.
• Familiarity with wildfire mitigation and grid reliability initiatives.
• Strong understanding of permitting, environmental reviews, regulatory approvals, and infrastructure project constraints.
• Experience managing utility pre-construction activities and coordinating projects through construction readiness.
• Experience working with utility contractors, engineering teams, local agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with electric utility construction processes, service planning, and distribution standards.
• Experience managing multiple infrastructure projects in a regulated utility environment.
• Strong reporting and dashboard development skills using Excel and Power BI.