Manager, Major Project Management

Requisition ID # 166345 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Jose

Summary: The Manager is responsible for leading a Major Project Management team for Transmission Line and Substation projects having an annual project portfolio range of $300-$400 million.  The position will report to the Sr. Manager of Major Project Management Transmission Line and Substation. The successful candidate will be responsible for all major project management activities including but not limited to safety, forecasting, milestone key unit attainment and must be forward thinking and able to manage a team and large capital projects effectively.

Salary Range: PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. 

A reasonable salary range is: 

• Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area)            $159,000.00
• Mid Base Salary (Bay Area)        $215,000.00
• Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area)           $271,000.00

Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of Project Managers in the successful execution of capacity, maintenance, and reliability capital projects. 
• Responsible for safety, quality, cost, delivery, scheduling, scope, morale, and client/customer satisfaction.
• Works cross-functionally with peers and leaders to promote teamwork, streamline processes and improve efficiency to effectively manage the capital project portfolio for assigned functional area.
• Coordinates regularly with peers to develop and implement industry-leading project execution policies, practices, and procedures to ensure high-level quality and transparency in communications. 
• Develops and delivers recommendations on tools and processes to continuously move the department toward a more mature project management model to improve effectiveness and financial performance.
• Regularly presents to leaders and stakeholders on project scope, schedule, cost, and risk management information.
• May participate as a member of the Incident Command structure during times of significant events, such as storms, earthquakes, etc.
• Seeks process improvement opportunities to reduce duplication of effort and improve work quality.
• Manages staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and coaching, and rewards and recognition.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training 
• 10 years of total related experience in project management with a minimum of 5 years of project management of electric utility projects 
• 4 years of supervisory or leader experience in a technical field 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute.

Desired:

• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills. Ability to build effective teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer service oriented with good collaboration, interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Utility financial, budget and contracting policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven record of leading by example to accomplish business results.
• Good analytical and strategic decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) Union Contract.
• Knowledge and experience in process improvement to increase business effectiveness.
• Understanding of project management vendor contracting best practices.
• Skilled in negotiating and managing contracts for engineering, procurement, and construction services.