Construction Project Manager

Kforce's notable utilities client is looking for a Construction Project Manager with experience in substation or transmission work. This role is hybrid in Oakland or San Francisco.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee 20-30 projects (3-5 actively in construction at any given time)
• Manage portfolio of $20M projects (small projects in the $1M range)
• Partner with a Project Controls Analyst who is responsible for the project scheduling and cost forecasting; Focus on keeping projects on track and status tracking
• Isolate project status and hold teams accountable
• Work cross functionally with internal teams (i.e. land planning, permitting, etc.)
• Determines that project objectives are achievable
• Provides guidance to engineering on producing complex risk and alternative analysis, studies, and conceptual designs for presentation to project sponsor
• Oversees and administrates EPC contracts in accordance with ESC Work Oversight Committee
• Negotiates third party contracts, in support of other departments when appropriate
• Develops and champions company-wide best practices
• Arbitrates and resolves conflicts within the project* 5+ years of experience as a Construction PM or Design Engineer
• Experience working on Substation projects OR Transmission projects OR Underground Utility Project Experience (Electric Preferred)
• Experience working at a major utility, PG&E or SoCal Edison preferred
• Knowledge of standard processes/procedures with a focus on safety (in relations to Substations)
• Manage a portfolio of $20M projects (small projects ~$1M).

Nice to Haves:

• Construction Management experience - either from a general contractor or education
• Background in project controls
• Engineering degree or Engineering background
• Knowledge of EPC contracting procedure