New Business Project Manager - Celerity Consulting Group, LLC

Celerity has an opening for a Project Manager on our Northern California utilities team. The Project Manager will be charged with new business project coordination, customer contact, billing, and contract preparation in connection with less complex installation of new business gas and/or electric facilities. The PM has overall responsibility for planning and executing the project, working closely with PMO Director for guidance, and leveraging and coaching the Senior Consultant(s) and the team. This is a hybrid role and will require on-site work at client locations within Sonoma County, CA and the surrounding areas. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties as outlined in this job description may vary by location. This position includes office work and site visits.
Leverage resources and delegate where possible through the following areas of work:

SAFETY 
Maximize public and employee safety by ensuring that job designs are performed to Company and State standards and meet all compliance requirements. 

 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 

• Prepare field sketches and layouts for the scoping of construction of additions or improvements to electric or gas systems. Provides accurate field data including pictures or videos as needed to estimators. 

• Manages scope, schedule, and cost for all assigned projects, from initiation to meter set. Scope and schedule are adjusted as appropriate to accommodate change (e.g., new customer needs, competition, and new regulation). 

• Coordinates all other departments or individuals who are involved with the project and works to define the project’s background, objective, design scope, schedule, roles, and responsibilities. 

• Coordinates with others, such as Planning, Estimating, Construction and Metering, etc., in completing the project in a timely manner. Includes understanding of industrial project schedules and working closely with the work and resource group to prioritize work using available tools or technology. 

• Monitors project schedule and prioritizes work in coordination with the work and resource group. 

• Schedules and conducts pre-engineering meetings, provides all pertinent data and addresses potential project risks including schedule setbacks and coordinates actions before setbacks occur. 

• Conducts and documents pre-construction meeting. 

• Looks for ways to minimize costs on projects for both the applicant and PG&E. 

• Ensures that the correct type of financial order, work category, etc., has been applied and actively monitors costs. 

COMMUNICATION 

• Communicates project status (e.g., scope, schedule, and cost) to all stakeholders throughout the project, as applicable. 

• Facilitates resolution of project-related disputes. Continuous formal communication (both written and verbal) with all stakeholders is given a high priority throughout all stages of the project. 

• Prepares contracts, as applicable, to ensure compliance with standards and tariffs. 

• Provides applicants, estimating, engineering, clerical and construction partners with complete and accurate information on rate and rule applicability, potential costs and timelines. 

MANAGING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS 

• Proactively communicates to project stakeholders, both internal and external. 

• Negotiates reasonable estimating and construction dates that address customer’s anticipated schedules. May provide customer with an initial non-binding cost. 

TARIFFS 

• Ensures that all charges mandated under the applicable tariffs are identified in the contract and secured before beginning construction. 

• May partner with other PG&E departments and/or rates and tariffs for application of best rates when appropriate. 

COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT  

• Ensures all applicable project documentation is maintained in an orderly job file. 

• Ensures all project dependencies are met prior to allowing a construction start. 

• Ensures all permits are obtained and land rights issues are resolved per procedures. 

Qualifications, Required Skills and Abilities:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to define efficient approaches to data collection, management, and analysis that ensure quality.
• Design and present clear, concise, complete, and correct summaries of information/analysis.
• Demonstrate excellence in project management (e.g. well-run projects with low write-offs, high-morale, and happy clients).
• Demonstrate aptitude for business development (e.g. proven chain-linking ability, successful prospect pitches, and client presentations).
• Willing to contribute to employee development, training, and best practices as requested.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Communications
• Continuous Learning
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Customer Service

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business or related field required.
• At least three years of experience as a PM or Senior level role. 
• Project Management professional Certification (PMP) desired

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, copier, and a calculator.  

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at a time.  

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:
HEALTH & WELL-BEING

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

PEACE OF MIND

• Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life/AD&D
• 401(k) plan matching

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Flexible Work Schedules
• ADDITIONAL PERKS
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development
• Charitable Contribution Match

Celerity is an agile risk optimization company that helps public utility organizations convert complex data into precision, actionable intelligence to mitigate risk, optimize assets and maximize project results.
Blending extensive client experience with deep vendor-side acumen, Celerity data scientists orchestrate precision data analysis, strategic consulting, and project management services to solve complex energy challenges via acute listening, proactive thinking and relentless grit. 
Based in Walnut Creek, CA with offices nationwide, Celerity energy engineers perform a critical, leadership role as strategic liaisons between data, assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field.
Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification.
See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: https://www.consultcelerity.com/

Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law.
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.



 

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