Senior Project Manager Transmission, Distribution, and Substation (Oakland)

Senior Project Manager Transmission, Distribution, and Substation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We have multiple positions available for engineers and project management professionals seeking to apply and develop their skills by working closely with our utility and power development clients as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage and further grow a project team consisting of engineers involved in managing projects through various phases from concept to engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out of new and modified existing high voltage transmission, substation, and distribution facilities in the power industry. You will work as a lead across a multi-disciplinary team to manage the overall successful delivery of the assigned project(s) and to ensure projects adhere to client expectations.

Responsibilities include :

• In accordance with the Client's Project Management process, prepare and / or update financial forecasts, project schedules, and other necessary reports on a weekly or monthly basis, or as required.
• Lead project meetings, arrange for meeting minutes and distribute notes and actions to all project team members.
• Manage client relationships to ensure all expectations are understood and met. Work with the broader Jacobs team as necessary to ensure stewardship of positive client relationships, including active involvement in the resolution of any client concerns.
• Monitor assigned projects to minimize risk and adhere to project budget, schedule, scope, and quality and identifying / mitigating risks as they arise.
• Manage project communications and promptly respond to project inquiries from client management or support teams as necessary.
• Notify project stakeholder immediately if the project is forecast to exceed the approved budget or schedule or if significant project risks or issues have been identified.
• Perform and / or facilitate project administrative activities including purchase and change orders, work status verification, processing of unvouchered liabilities, invoice reviews and updating overall project status.
• Coordinate engineering design development, drawing submittals and quality review process.
• Manage the resolution of emergent field issues as they arise, in accordance with all codes, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Track and manage project compliance (non-regulatory and regulatory).
• Support resolution of any siting / permitting, municipality, and / or abutter issues.
• Facilitate contractor sourcing activities including issuing RFP's, bid analysis, and award recommendations.
• Lead in developing and pursuing business opportunities with existing or new potential clients.
• Support Jacobs operational and business development teams with proposals or other materials for new business opportunities.

This is a hybrid position. You will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days a week. Local candidates only, or those open to relocation, in the Oakland and Northern California area.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices / projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need :

$25 million) from early-stage authorization, charter, or concept to commissioning and close out.

Desired but not required skills and experience :

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Jacobs' health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried / exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $133,600.00 to $179,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Locations :

City State Country San Francisco California United States Concord California United States Fremont California United States San Jose California United States Sacramento California United States Oakland California United States