Project Manager - Energy Transmission and Distribution

About Jacobs

The energy industry is experiencing significant transformations aimed at enhancing safety, reliability, and sustainability. Join Jacobs as we broaden our Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the challenges of decarbonization and utility modernization, leading the charge towards a cleaner and more secure energy future. We have various positions available for engineers and project management professionals eager to apply their skills and contribute to our expanding energy transition portfolio.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and grow a team of engineers managing projects from concept to completion, including engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project close-out for high voltage transmission, substation, and distribution facilities. Your leadership will ensure that project delivery meets client expectations while navigating through various phases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Align with the Client's Project Management process to prepare and update financial forecasts, project schedules, and necessary reports regularly.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings, ensuring that minutes, action items, and notes are documented and shared promptly with the team.
• Build and manage relationships with clients to ensure their expectations are always clear and met, collaborating with the Jacobs team to resolve any client concerns proactively.
• Keep projects on track by monitoring risks and ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, scope, and quality, while identifying and mitigating risks as they emerge.
• Handle project communications efficiently, responding promptly to inquiries from clients and support teams as required.
• Alert project stakeholders immediately if the project is forecasted to exceed approved budgets or schedules, or if significant issues arise.
• Oversee project administration tasks such as processing purchase orders, change orders, unvouchered liabilities, invoice reviews, and maintaining overall project status.
• Coordinate the development of engineering designs, manage drawing submittals, and ensure quality review processes are followed.
• Address and resolve emergent field issues in alignment with all codes, environmental, and safety standards.
• Track and ensure project compliance with both regulatory and non-regulatory requirements.
• Assist in resolving any siting, permitting, municipal, or abutter-related issues.
• Lead contractor sourcing initiatives, which include issuing RFPs, conducting bid analyses, and making award recommendations.
• Play a key role in developing and pursuing new business opportunities with existing or potential clients.
• Support Jacobs’ business development and operational teams with proposals and other materials for new business initiatives.

Location

This position is hybrid, based in the Central/Northern California area. Candidates must be local to the area or willing to travel extensively (50%+).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or advanced management/business degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing utility projects related to distribution planning, protection, and reliability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional presentation development and delivery skills.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities, including skills in proposal development, negotiation, and consensus-building.
• Experience and training in project management processes relevant to the utility industry.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and attend client meetings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment irrespective of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disabilities, genetic information, military status, citizenship, or any other status protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws.