Requisition ID # 167192 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

Department Overview

The Clean Energy Transportation (CET) group is focused on accelerating the adoption of clean vehicles in California. CET leads a ~$0.6B portfolio of transportation electrification (TE) programs to increase the adoption of clean vehicles in California as we work to address one of the largest contributors to climate change – and we need a motivated, organized strategic thinker to help us determine how to expand this portfolio. We serve PG&E’s customers by deploying electric vehicle programs to increase access to charging infrastructure, reduce total cost of electric vehicle ownership, educating our customers and pursuing innovative R&D on the future of transportation electrification, focused on vehicle-grid-integration.

 

We focus on safety and quality, invest in our team’s success, solve problems, and strive to be better, work as an integrated team, and build trusted relationships. We collaborate and are intellectually curious. We are looking to collaborate with passionate, thoughtful people who want to make a real impact. Come join our team and help drive the transition to clean energy transportation.

 

Position Summary

The Principal Construction Manager oversees construction project for the Clean Energy Transportation team and uses deep technical subject matter expertise of the electric distribution system and Greenbook to solve problems with the team. The Principal Construction Manager consults on project feasibility and project site details, coordinates with construction crews, oversees project inspectors, and on a project specific basis performs construction oversight. Assists with reviewing job packages and construction estimates, conducts job walks, and meets with bidders, contractors, and governing agencies as needed. Ensures projects are completed per company standards, engineering design, regulatory guidelines, permits and schedule.

 

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office, the field and your assigned work location based on business need. The preferred work location is Oakland, CA. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. Work location will be determined by hiring leader and successful candidate.

 

PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. 

 

A reasonable salary range is:

Bay Area: $140,000.00 to $207,900.00

 

Job Responsibilities

 Works autonomously, applying extensive unique subject matter expertise to solve unique and complex problems, anticipates issues and develops innovative solutions on projects in multiple disciplines such as civil, electrical, process instrumentation and pipeline construction management.

 Works with senior management to support strategic planning and decision making.

 Consults on cross-functional projects and initiatives. Acts as a thought leader; applying extensive and unique subject matter expertise in the development of strategy and resolution.

 Establishes and maintains complete and accurate portfolio of CET construction projects. Partners with sourcing and contracts group to ensure contracts and records are in compliance.

 Maintains relationships with all management level staff to ensure accurate CET construction project details are communicated to stakeholders, ensuring all construction management services are provided timely.

 Consults with Project Managers on CET construction job estimates to ensure they are prepared in accordance with company standards and job estimates accurately reflect the CM & inspection resources required to perform the work.

 Engages frequently with contracted construction vendor to ensure PG&E safety and all other standards are being met, providing guidance and feedback in a timely manner.

 Attends meetings and represents the CET organization effectively to internal and ext