Job Description

Department Overview

The men and women of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration and emergency response.

Position Summary

This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.

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. Project duration is typically less than 1.5 years and projects do not require CPUC or Agency permits. The level of responsibility of this position increases with experience.

Associate Project Managers may be assigned to work on up to three Journey or Sr. Project Manager Projects as defined on the attached table of Project Types by Career Stage. The Associate Project Manager will not have primary responsibility for these assigned projects, but rather work under the guidance and direction of a Project Manager of a higher classification for developmental purposes.

Job Responsibilities

* 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.
* Able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

Minimum:

* 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 PG&E; 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