Project Manager II

About the role

Become a Project Manager at one of the largest utility companies in Southern California managing electric infrastructure projects. In this job, you'll be part of the Construction & Technical Support (C&TS) organization and will directly collaborate with the company's customers and internal groups.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects and programs within the organization: Projects and programs include relocation of existing facilities, small civil capital projects, licensing support of projects in the Major Project Organization, and compliance, maintenance, grid and customer funded projects
• Updates project documentation data in files and multiple software systems
• Requests, receives, evaluates, and prioritizes data into hard files, Microsoft software programs, etc.
• Initiates and issues documentation including Authorization to Proceed (ATP), Release to Construct (RTC), letters, agreements, contracts, trends, work order requests, etc. as the need arises
• Evaluates submittals, letters, plans project / program files for completeness with associated processes and procedures
• Upon completion of projects follow associated processes and procedures associated with closeout and reconciliation
• Schedules and leads internal and external meetings with associated agendas, meeting minutes, action items
• Handles regulatory and legal matters associated with the project: Prevailing wage, Buy America, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) data requests, other federal compliance related to projects
• Manages project cost management related to budgeting, forecasting, and trends

Requirements

• Seven years of Project Management experience including ownership of scope, cost, and schedule
• Valid Driver's license
• Bachelor's degree in business, Construction Management or Engineering (preferred)
• Experience with transmission, distribution, and/or substation line construction, maintenance, or operations regulations
• Project Management certification (preferred)
• Experience working with Transmission Telecom construction management (preferred)
• Experience with transmission and/or distribution power systems and operations, equipment relocations, design/planning, policies, permits, procedures, construction methods and processes (preferred)
• Knowledge with General Orders 95, 128, 165C, 131D (preferred)
• Utility Industry experience (preferred)
• Ability to lead multiple sophisticated projects in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision and tight time constraints
• Experience communicating and collaborating effectively with external clients, various organizations across SCE, and all levels of management to lead and drive projects
• Experience using all Microsoft office programs, SAP, Design Manager (DM), Google Earth Pro, and Adobe Acrobat Pro (preferred)
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, and/or Copperleaf C55 (preferred)