Job Description

Department Overview

The men and women of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. 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

Leads a team of Field Engineers to provide technical, project planning expertise and direction for in house or contracted construction projects. Reviews scheduled work that has completed the estimating process. Ensures all pre-conditions are met including permits, environmental reviews, and that the estimated costs are in line with the budget. Manages priorities of all stakeholders to ensure the project can be completed on schedule in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

Job Responsibilities

* Approximately 8 -12 staff including: Field Engineers, Engineering Technicians and/or Schedulers
* Determines what pre-condition activities are needed for the type of work. Schedules and ensures completion of all pre-work such as environmental reviews, permits, interfacing and coordinating with appropriate government agencies.
* Identifies potential issues with the project and advises the engineers, construction crew, and other stakeholders as necessary, on the impact and possible alternatives. Develops and presents recommendations.
* May manage projects as part of programs, other large capital construction work or both. Partners with Construction Manager to ensure all work in program is completed on time and within budget. Communicates any cost or schedule issues to Construction Manager and collaborates to resolve.
* May participate in benchmarking and process improvement reviews and activities.
* May work with service planning, engineering planning and project services, program managers, in the development of project scopes, schedules and budget.
* Monitors and ensures construction quality standards. Articulates compliance requirements and their impact on the business to employees and contractors.
* Oversees scheduling to minimize resource movement, assuring material & equipment is on time, on site, and in correct quantities. Coordinates with Work and Program Management and regional Resource Managers regarding construction schedules, required resources and priorities. Collaborates with Construction Managers to determine if and when crews need to be redeployed to other jobs.
* Partners with the Construction Manager to manage and monitor all project costs, budgets, execution schedules. Analyzes and evaluates the cost-benefit ratios of the project to determine the most cost effective and efficient resources, equipment and scheduling. Manages engineering staff in reporting work status and related costs in order to support construction crews in achieving optimum productivity and attainment of unit costs. Acts as a point of contact for the Business Finance department to convey information on PCC, unit cost monitoring, and other financial and productivity measures.
* Performs effective up front project planning to minimize costs, change orders and maximize efficiency. Oversees the review of construction jobs before commencement of work. Reviews estimated and authorized costs against actual work activities required for the project. Ensures equipment and resources are available. May participate in walk downs. Reviews all change orders.
* Supervises staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.

Qualifications

Minimum:

* High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma
* Four (4) years total relevant experience in a construction and/or utilities environment

Desired:

* Bachelors Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
* PE-Professional Engineer license