Project Manager - Project Development

About the role

Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully. We are seeking a Project Manager - Project Development to support our growing team in the Oakland region of California.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead technical and financial feasibility assessments for electric transmission and substation projects
• Develop early-stage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and prioritization frameworks
• Identify site constraints, permitting pathways, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare preliminary project development plans, including timelines, resourcing, and cost estimates
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, procurement, and construction teams to refine requirements
• Coordinate with utility stakeholders, regulators, consultants, and vendors
• Assemble comprehensive project development packages (scope, risks, schedule baseline, cost estimates) for execution handoff
• Track progress against development milestones and adjust plans as required
• Lead stakeholder meetings and provide clear, transparent reporting on risks, changes, and performance
• Support vendor coordination and early contract administration
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve development processes
• Champion PTAG’s values of safety, accountability, collaboration, and integrity

Qualifications / Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in high voltage electric utility project development
• Hands-on experience with electric transmission, substations, or utility infrastructure
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field
• Strong experience in feasibility analysis, permitting coordination, and stakeholder engagement
• Proficiency with project planning tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, SAP, or similar
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work effectively in matrixed, cross-functional environments

Preferred

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Prior experience supporting IOUs (Investor-Owned Utilities) or regulated utility environments

Benefits

PTAG offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Why Join PTAG?

At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects. Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.