Senior Project Manager - Substations - Bay Area

About the role

A position leading brownfield and greenfield work with top utility clients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management
• Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project life cycle
• Accountable for all phases of the project life cycle from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and close out
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; mentor and coach team members
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items
• Identify and control construction risk
• Recognize, identify, track and control change
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
• Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED.

Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in capital project management
• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting

Skills

• A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree
• Engineering design experience is a plus
• PMP Certification is a plus
• Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay between $70 and $105 USD
• Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Work on the largest Transmission, Grid Mod project in the US
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector
• A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects
• This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Engineer to make a meaningful impact
• Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases
• Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered
• Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available
• Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development

Pay

Competitive hourly pay between $70 and $105 USD.

Schedule

Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects.