Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Location: Dublin, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid - required onsite per business need (30-40%); work locations will vary but primarily Dublin and Stockton. Local candidates to the Bay Area/Dublin work location only.

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 5 months
• Pay Rate: $90.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 30% travel to different sites; valid vehicle insurance required. Travel estimated to be about 15%-20% of the time per position summary. Mileage expense and meals per GSA.gov approved (with manager prior approval). A pre-determined amount for internet and cell can be expensed monthly (with manager prior approval).
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

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

This is a career or journey level project management position that requires mastery of the Associate level Project Manager skills and duties and is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects. This position has overall project management responsibility and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Uses independent judgment in applying Project Management fundamentals, working with minimal supervision. Interacts with senior internal and external contacts. External contacts include overseeing contractors and providing information to or exchanging information with third parties (e.g., Government, regulatory, or community groups).

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and defines project scope and objectives.
• Establishes and leads project team with agreed-upon roles and responsibilities.
• Obtain 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.
• Ensures project documentation is maintained.
• Develops, monitors and updates the project cash flow and financial forecasts.
• Manages dates, operations, tasks and scheduling in current software system (e.g., WM, EPM Microsoft Project Server).
• Ensures all specialized materials are ordered in a timely manner.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Communicates project status on a regular basis to all stakeholders.
• Assesses project risk and formulates mitigative contingency plans.
• Implements quality standards, reviews project deliverables and communicates variances accordingly.
• Identify and communicate lessons learned and incorporate prior lessons learned as best practices into projects.
• Adjusts project scope, with project sponsor approval, and schedule as appropriate to accommodate change.
• Identifies project performance issues, analyzes and addresses them in a timely manner.
• Effectively completes multiple projects concurrently.
• Represents and promotes the project and its contribution to company goals.
• Is able to perform the job duties of an Associate Project Manager. Additional job duties include:
• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and resolution of problems.
• Oversees and administrates low risk EPC contracts per project type table in accordance with ESC Work Oversight Committee.
• Represents the organization to government agencies as required for assigned projects.
• Provides guidance to Associate Project Managers who are assigned Journey Level Projects for developmental purposes in accordance with the Associate Project Manager Job Description.

Required Experience

• 3 years of experience in project management, project controls, engineering, and/or construction (internal); 4 years of experience if external hire.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Prior experience as construction manager is a bonus.
• Knowledge and experience with electric substations, gas and electric distribution and transmission projects.
• Uses independent judgment in selecting and applying Project Management methods and techniques to determine cost-effective and practical solutions.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical background.
• SAP Financials and Work Management modules knowledge.
• Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Construction/utility knowledge and/or project management background in construction field.
• Organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Fluent in the use of Project Management tools and current company tools, such as SAP Financials and Work Management modules and Microsoft Project Scheduling Software.
• Able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experience (required).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (desired).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• 30% travel to different sites required; valid vehicle insurance required - candidate must maintain a copy on file.
• Travel estimated at 15%-20% of the time.
• Able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Important Notes

• Local candidates to the Bay Area/Dublin work location only.
• Laptop will be provided. Any additional equipment needed is the responsibility of the supplier.
• Mileage expense and meals per GSA.gov approved with manager prior approval.
• With manager prior approval, a pre-determined amount for internet and cell can be expensed monthly.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Job Number: 26-08368 Industry: Operations & Management

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