Company
Based in San Francisco, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. And we deliver some of the nation#s cleanest energy to our customers in Northern and Central California. For PG&E, Together, Building a Better California is not just a slogan. Its the very core of our mission and the scale by which we measure our success. We know that the nearly 16 million people who do business with our company count on our more than 24,000 employees for far more than the delivery of utility services. They, along with every citizen of the state we call home, also expect PG&E to help improve their quality of life, the economic vitality of their communities, and the prospect for a better future fueled by clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.
Department Overview
PG&E's Power Generation Department manages and operates the largest privately-owned hydroelectric system in the nation. These renewable electric generation resources, located mostly at high elevation in California mountain ranges including the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade mountains include 68 powerhouses, 184 miles of canals, 41 miles of flumes, 135 miles of tunnels, 19 miles of penstocks, 99 reservoirs, and 142,000 acres of watershed lands all covered by 26 operating licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Position Summary
This is a Journey-level Project Manager who works under the general direction of more senior project managers. In this role, people and other resources are managed indirectly as part of a project team. The Journey-Level Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects. Multiple projects are managed simultaneously, with a range of low to moderate complexity. The complexity, budget, range of internal and external entities involved, and risk to the company increase as an employee gains more experience and expertise. The position requires a working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment; use of independent judgment; enhanced verbal and written communication skills; and ability to work with minimal supervision. Represents and promotes assigned projects and their contribution to company goals. Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work.
Job Responsibilities
Initial assignments from the tasks below will require direction and supervision; with experience the independence and responsibility will expand and the need for supervision will decrease. Job duties will include but are not limited to:
- Fully understands the Power Generation safety program and requirements; looks for and resolves unsafe situations; models safe behavior through personal actions and project leadership efforts; holds themselves and others accountable for safety; and contributes to Power Generation's safety programs
- Proactively recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and resolution of issues
- Develops and defines project scope and objectives
- Establishes and leads project team with agreed-upon roles and responsibilities
- Obtains commitment on detailed work plans including schedule, cost, resource, contingency and communication plans
- Obtains management approval as needed and is responsible for on-going project tracking, analysis and resolution of project cost, scope, resource and schedule issues
- Adjusts project scope, with project sponsor approval, and schedule as appropriate to accommodate change
- Ensures project documentation is maintained
- Coordinates and participates in the preparation of written technical documents such as design criteria, equipment and construction specifications, SPCC plans, and reports
- Responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating the project cash flow - Collaboratively with supervisor, prepares, evaluates and negotiates contracts and proposals from consultants, equipment vendors, and construction firms, and manages resulting work
- Communicates project status on a regular basis to all stakeholders
- Assesses project risk and formulates contingency plans
- Assures implementation of applicable quality standards
- Identifies and communicates lessons learned and incorporates prior lessons learned as best practices into projects
- Plans and leads project meetings
- Assists in the development of budget and long-term plans for future projects
- Some job duties may overlap with the Project Management Analyst classifications
- Will work with Supervisors and Principals for some duties
- Other duties as assigned as related to Project Management
- The project manager also provides normal and emergency maintenance and operation support
- In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures to support assessment and corrective actions
- Works with supervisors to provide technical direction to the project team and support for less experienced project managers.
- May provide independent oversight and administration of lower risk/less complex EPC contracts
- Works with supervisor and others to represent PG&E to government bodies, regulatory agencies and non-governmental organizations as required for assigned projects
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Requisition ID # 137
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
77 Beale St
San Francisco
California United States
www.pge.com
