Electric Utility Project Manager

Our Opportunity

Exponent's Construction Consulting Practice is seeking an Electric Utility Project Manager for our Oakland, CA office. In this role, you will manage complex and large electric transmission projects from pre-construction to close-out, and drive them to on-time and on-budget completion.

• Planning, executing, and managing projects to meet project schedule, cost, and scope
• Developing schedules, budgets, and risk management plans
• Managing schedule and cost performance
• Managing financial forecasting and reporting cycle timeliness
• Performing change control and implementing risk mitigations
• Managing and coordinating with project teams and stakeholders (e.g. utility team members, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, environmental, land and permitting, legal, procurement, construction, etc.)
• Managing and overseeing project cost and schedule control
• Driving timely progress and clearing obstacles on project activities
• Overseeing contractor performance
• Proactively anticipate potential risks and issues and have mitigative and preventative plans in place
• Preparing and providing reporting and information to project stakeholders and executives

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or similar (advanced degree(s) is preferred)
• 8 plus years of work experience in the electric utility industry (preferred) or heavy industrial fields such as oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals etc., in-project/construction management, engineering management, risk management, and/or contractor management role(s)
• Strong experience in construction project management and project controls
• Initiative and drive to progress challenging projects independently
• Well-developed team leadership and stakeholder coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information and tasks and develop well thought-out plans and responses
• Ability to manage multiple project scopes and tasks simultaneously
• Adaptability to function effectively in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to interact effectively with external clients and internal colleagues
• Successful client management track record is desired
• Knowledge of common construction related software including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office tools is desired

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process.

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

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Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at H

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