Senior Project Manager
$90 - $95 per hourGlobal Technical Talent
Senior Project Manager
Location: Auburn, CA
Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 6 months
- Start: June 8, 2026
- Pay Rate: $90.00–$95.00 / Hour (USD)
- Shift / Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 4/10 work schedule (retaining rate schedule on 5/8 standard schedule)
- 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
This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented Senior Project Manager position that requires mastery of the journey level Project Manager job duties. Under general direction, exercises judgment and discretion and is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Project duration is generally multi-year, requires significant risk management, and may include formal partnering agreements with outside firms. Assignments will have high visibility, require extensive project management skills and often require specific discipline and areas of expertise.
This position has been reopened due to the implementation of a new work management software initiative (Propel), which has resulted in several key team members being reassigned to critical projects. The current team consists of two engineers and two program managers supporting a portfolio of projects, including dam and canal assets for power generation, vegetation management, intake tower improvements, and risk assessment programs. The role is focused on project management responsibilities, including: maintaining project schedules, managing budgets, coordinating multiple teams across concurrent projects, and helping ensure projects are delivered on time while controlling costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Is able to perform the job duties of a journey level Project Manager.
- Determines that project objectives are achievable.
- Provides guidance to engineering on producing complex risk and alternative analyses, 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.
- Makes presentations to officers as appropriate.
- Arbitrates and resolves conflicts within the project.
- Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced project managers.
Required Skills
- Experience working with teams in different business lines
- Willingness to learn new processes while looking for improvements
- Strong soft skills for working with cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of land acquisition, CPUC and environmental permitting, and EPC contracting procedures
- Superior ability to interface with and across supporting organizations and conduct formal presentations to officers
- Experience managing engineering contractors
- EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) background highly desirable
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
- Proficiency with MS Project and Excel
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experience required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and maintenance required for new entrants
Required Experience
- 8 years of experience in project management, project controls, engineering, and/or construction (if internal hire); 9 years if outside hire
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
- Hybrid role: 50/50 onsite in Auburn or Chico, CA and work from home
- Client laptop will be provided; any other office equipment requested by the worker will be provided by the vendor
- PPE: vendor to supply; client will loan hard hat and vest
- With prior hiring manager approval, may submit expense for travel/mileage reimbursements
Important Notes
- Local candidates only — must be within 60 miles of Auburn or Chico, CA
- Interview process: No more than 2 rounds of video interview
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.
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