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Jacobs Program Manager – Utilities (Bay Area) in San Jose, California

Jacobs is recruiting for an expansion of our Utility Practice. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to work with our electric and natural gas utility clients and help connect us with new clients. The role will grow with the current expansion of the Utility Practice. Work is focused in northern California, but could expand to other parts of the United States.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include functioning as a leader in our utility space in an effort to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between our organizations. This is a seller-doer role and the long-term position will require inter-disciplinary coordination of design &/or project management activities, quality assurance of client deliverables, coordination with procurement, construction, project controls and client personnel. Expected to have a thorough knowledge of established procedures and metrics. The Program Manager works with the various client managers in maintaining the varied project logs and technical records, such as value plus, critical action item list, etc. Position requires the exercise of discretion and judgment in the coordination of project operation. Assignments are carried out as directed by a client Program Manager. Duties include:

  • Support early Technical Program Development

  • Identifying new prospects and market opportunities; Grow our Utility Practice

  • Forming partnerships with key partners and vendors

  • Creating new products or services to meet client objectives

  • Governance, risk and change management

  • Technical aspects of Project Execution (Technical QA)

  • Assess gaps/challenges to recommend solutions for client growth

  • Interface with Client Technical Staff and client program management

  • Address Construction & Design Technical Issues

  • Monitor and ensure delivery of budgeted GM for portfolio of projects while enhancing GM results through focus on delivering consistent predictable outcomes

  • Participate in and review proposals and pricing documents

  • Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, protocols, and appropriate use of all mandated project tools

  • Provide resource loading, overseeing engagement, and performance of PMs

  • Assist PMs and Client Account Managers (CAMs) with Client management and satisfaction

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PgM Job Requirements

  • BS Degree in Civil or Mechanical preferred, other engineering degrees considered

  • PE preferred, PMP a plus

  • Broad background in electric distribution and transmission, natural gas distribution and transmission

  • Preferred direct experience of design and construction of distribution, transmission and facilities

  • Program Management experience is desired

  • Business Development experience is desired

  • Minimum 8+ years of project management experience

  • Prefer 8+ years of program management experience

PgM Job Dimensions

  • Exceptional communication skills required

  • Comfortable working in a collaborative environment with ongoing feedback

  • Ability to present orally, in writing and remotely

  • Previous experience in acquiring work from electric utility clients

  • Direct experience responding to RFPs

  • Seeking motivated individuals that can create and foster relationships with key clients

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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