Utilities- Assistant Project Managers- Water, Electric, Gas, Telecom, Rail

Utilities Assistant Project Manager

We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Utilities) on a direct hire basis within our client’s team of experienced EPC professionals. Based in Sacramento, CA

Under the general direction of the Utilities Project Manager and the Utilities Senior Project Manager coordinates utility work between the Authority, Design Builder, PCM teams, and third-party utilities.

Develops, builds, and maintains a positive and productive relationship with third-party utilities or railroads. Works with Authority, PCM, and the design-builder to establish priorities, monitor progress and ensure compliance with Authority goals and requirements.

Participate in utility and railroad issue resolution, prepare status reports, develops and maintains project tracking systems for issues and resolutions, and address the utility or railroad needs in a timely manner.

Coordinate with the Authority, Design Builder, PCM teams, and third-party utilities or railroads, attend meetings, review project documents, report on discovered utility / railroad issues.

• Report on discovered utility / railroad issues and participate in issue resolution.
• Prepare status reports and maintain a tracking log for issues and resolutions.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and four (4) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eight (8) years if non-degreed;

some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in the utility / railroad field.
• Experience reviewing utility / railroad designs to ensure compliance with utility / railroad land rights and design standards.
• Be a self-starter and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), and the ability to speak knowledgeably with other consultants, stakeholders, other governmental agencies and individual citizens.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track large data sets, and the ability to illustrate, analyze and convey those data sets effectively.
• The ability to prepare technical correspondence and complete comprehensive reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;

and collaboration skills for meeting established project goals and objectives.

• The ability to identify potential land rights conflicts that could create delays for the project.
• A general understanding of land survey principles, and the ability to read and plot legal descriptions.

Other Job Requirements

• Make use of the client’s in-house University courses for continued learning experiences
• Continue development by undertaking required in-house project management courses
• Utilize knowledge management communities to capture, support and leverage relevant knowledge to enhance project execution
• May participate at vendor trade shows and become familiar with the new technologies and industry business direction

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in engineering, business, or law is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the High-Speed Rail Authority Right-of-Way Manual, Caltrans Utility Relocation Manual, Federal Statutes, and California State Statutes.
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Power BI, scheduling software and SharePoint.
• The ability to maintain good communication skills and working relationships with third-party agencies, management, consultants, private sector contractors, subcontractors, and their associations.
• Experience in developing and reviewing alternative route studies.

Notice to Candidates : Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening .

To be Considered Candidates : Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship

Employment Type : Direct Hire

Location of Position : Sacramento, CA (Central Valley, CA)

Location Type : Facility / Office (hybrid flexible)

Salary range : 79K- $138K / yr.

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