Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Alternate Job Titles:

• Utility Infrastructure Project Manager
• EPC Program Manager
• Electric Transmission Project Manager
• Senior PM - Utilities & Energy
• Capital Projects Manager

Oakland, CA

100% Onsite (Oakland General Office). The Worker may register a personal laptop via the BYOD program. Office equipment (monitors, keyboard, mouse) available onsite; home equipment is non‑reimbursable. In‑person travel to the office is not reimbursed. PPE (excluding boots) can be purchased once and reimbursed.

• Type: Contract
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Contract Duration: ~12.5 months
• Pay Rate: $90 - $100/hr
• Shift/
  
  Hours:
  
  Standard business hours (e.g., 8 AM-5 PM); travel up to 50% expected for site visits

As a Senior Project Manager
, you will serve as the single point of contact for complex, multi‑year energy infrastructure projects including electric transmission tower builds and substation ground‑up construction
. This highly visible role demands mastery of utility project management, from risk mitigation to stakeholder presentations. You’ll oversee projects that include EPC contracts, formal partnering agreements, and require seasoned knowledge of permitting, land acquisition, and cross‑functional coordination.

• Manage all project phases across electric transmission and substation builds
• Lead project risk management, contract negotiations, and project sponsor engagement
• Administer EPC contracts in compliance with internal procedures
• Make presentations to executive officers and manage internal stakeholder relationships
• Mentor junior project managers and promote company‑wide best practices
• Coordinate with Engineering, Permitting, Construction, and third‑party firms
• Support site visits, job walks, and on‑site collaboration (up to 50% travel)
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and milestone tracking using SAP, Primavera P6, and Unifier

• 10+ years in utility or energy project management
• Strong knowledge of electric transmission and substation builds
• EPC contract administration
• CPUC, land acquisition, and environmental permitting experience
• High‑level stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution

• Prior work with California utilities or regulatory bodies
• Experience making executive presentations
• Previous mentoring or coaching of junior PMs

• SAP, Primavera P6, and Unifier expertise
• Electric transmission project delivery
• EPC contract and permitting processes
• Risk analysis and formal reporting
• High‑level verbal and written communication

• Utility permitting and CPUC regulations
• Capital project lifecycle mastery
• Contractor oversight and interface with engineering teams

• Up to 50% travel required for project site visits and collaboration days
• Worker supplies cell phone via employer arrangement; company does not reimburse
  
  Mileage from office to job sites is reimbursable

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in your community.

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. As a Native American‑owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies in banking, insurance, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail across the US and Canada. Let us help you find your next great opportunity!

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