Project Manager – Associate
12 months
Oakland, CA 94612 (Hybrid – Twice in month)
Top Things: Computer skills (Microsoft 365), project management, technical writing
*LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY* The role is Hybrid, and twice a month at Oakland or Stockton or San Ramon. 10% travel within the bay area within the locations mentioned.
**WITH PRIOR Manager approval, may expense for mileage reimbursement**
Equipment: Client will provide a laptop. in the event of major delays, personal laptop can utilize to start the assignment.
Department Overview: The men and women of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Team is responsible for every aspect of Client''s electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration and emergency response.
Position Summary:
This project management position is entry-level, responsible for managing the scope, schedule, and cost of low to medium complexity substation electric transmission and distribution projects. In this role, there are no direct reports; rather people and other resources are managed indirectly as part of a project team with limited supervision and guidance. External contacts are typically limited to overseeing contractors and providing information to third parties. The level of responsibility of this position increases with experience.
Associate Project Managers may be assigned to work Standards & Work Methods personnel to support the execution of capital tools program, various committees, and the update of work methods documents. The Associate Project Manager will not have primary responsibility for assignments but rather work under the guidance and direction of a of a higher classification for developmental purposes.
- Adjusts project scope, with project sponsor approval, and schedules as appropriate to accommodate change.
- Assesses project risk and formulates mitigating contingency plans.
- Communicates project status on a regular basis to all stakeholders.
- Completes multiple projects concurrently.
- Develops and defines project scope and objectives.
- Develops, monitors and updates the project cash flow and financial forecasts.
- Ensures all specialized materials are ordered in a timely manner.
- Ensures project documentation is maintained.
- Establishes and leads project teams with agreed-upon roles and responsibilities.
- Identifies and communicates lessons learned and incorporates prior lessons learned as best practices into projects.
- Identifies project performance issues, analyzes and addresses them in a timely manner.
- Implements quality standards, reviews project deliverables and communicates variances accordingly.
- Manages dates, operations, tasks and scheduling in current software system.
- Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
- Obtains commitment on detailed work plans, including schedule, cost, resource, contingency and communication plans.
- Obtains management approval as needed and is responsible for project tracking and analysis of project costs, scope and schedule.
- Represents and promotes the project and its contribution to company goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experience
- 1 year of experience in project management, project controls, engineering and/or construction if client; 2 years if outside hire
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver''s License (or higher) by Day 1 of hire
Desired:
- Ability to work with both internal and external customers/clients
- Ability to handle many projects simultaneously and prioritize work effectively
- Problem resolution and decision-making ability - shows initiative and good judgment in resolving issues
- Ability to lead group meetings effectively, influence others and build agreement.
- Strong communications and analytical skills
- Good facilitation and presentation skills
- Business computer skills, such as Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Emphasis on Excel, Word, and MS Project)
- Ability to forecast and manage costs and schedules based on project assignments
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