Electrical Project Manager

Berkeley Lab's Projects & Infrastructure Modernization Division is looking for an Electrical Project Manager specializing in electrical and civil utility infrastructure. This role will oversee complex projects from conception to close-out, managing planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and startup phases.

What You Will Do:

Electrical Project Manager Level 2 Responsibilities:

• Manage moderately complex to large-scale projects by co-leading a team of Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, Facilities staff, and subcontractors, ensuring safe completion within budget and schedule, while adhering to specifications and requirements.
• Serve as the technical lead in soliciting and executing design and construction contracts.
• Operate with minimal supervision, coordinating project activities with Environment, Health & Safety input to accurately represent the Laboratory to external organizations, including the DOE and UC offices. Maintain regular client correspondence and relationships throughout the project.
• Define project requirements, scope, procedures, budget, and overall schedule. Manage contractual commitments, conduct project reviews, and ensure compliance with specifications. Review and approve forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports.
• Responsible for organizational and project plans, assisting with implementation and monitoring performance to meet stakeholder requirements. Make decisions that impact the division.
• Collaborate with other project managers to establish plans and objectives for the PIM Division and attend management planning meetings as needed.

Electrical Project Manager Level 3 Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead multiple complex, large-scale facility projects with a team of Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Coordinators, Facilities staff, and subcontractors, ensuring safe completion within budget and schedule while meeting specifications. Develop long-range objectives and strategic plans for new initiatives, identify funding opportunities, and implement new projects with lab-wide impact.
• Serve as the technical lead for soliciting and executing design and construction contracts.
• Operate with limited supervision, coordinating project activities to ensure compliance with Environment, Health, and Safety requirements and accurately represent the Laboratory to external organizations like the DOE and UC offices. Maintain regular client communication and relationships throughout the project.
• Oversee project scope, procedures, budgets, and schedules, managing contractual commitments to ensure compliance with specifications. Review and approve forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports while establishing and controlling project budgets.
• Participate in independent project reviews at other DOE sites.
• May supervise support staff and project team members.
• Collaborate with senior project managers and leaders to establish strategic plans and objectives for PIM activities and attend management planning meetings as needed.

What is Required:

Electrical Project Manager Level 2 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or professional certification in Construction or Project Management, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years in construction facilities project management involving project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Experience leading diverse teams, including contractors and subcontractors. Provide staff with performance expectations, guidance, and training to ensure high-quality deliverables, with the ability to delegate effectively.
• Proven skills in developing and managing budgets and schedules, creating project scope documents, and coordinating project delivery, including team assignments and technical quality.
• Experience managing hazardous energy control, including developing and implementing Lockout/Tagout procedures and overseeing energization/deenergization sequences.
• Strong background in electrical systems, with a technical understanding of electrical distribution and generation, and the ability to read and interpret electrical single line diagrams.
• Familiarity with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and relevant DOE Orders, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts.
• Experience using recognized project management software and managing projects with certified EVMS techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach, capable of working independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Familiarity with computerized project-tracking databases is required.
• Proven planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, with excellent time management abilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong proposal development, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Experience in analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues, demonstrating initiative and sound judgment to deliver effective solutions.

In Addition to the Above, Electrical Project Manager Level 3 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or professional certification in Construction or Project Management, or equivalent experience, with at least 10 years in construction facilities project management, including design and construction activities.
• Extensive experience in budget and schedule management, project scope development, and coordinating project delivery, including team assignments and technical quality.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, with excellent time management abilities for handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Direct experience managing large outages or construction on electrical substations and distribution projects.
• Proven experience managing diverse teams, providing guidance and training to meet performance expectations and ensure high-quality deliverables, with the ability to delegate effectively.
• Extensive experience in developing and managing budgets and schedules, creating project scope documents, and coordinating project delivery, including team assignments and technical quality.

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid professional license obtained by written examination to practice Electrical Engineering in the State of California.
• Project Management Certification (PMI).

Notes:

• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• The Electrical Project Manager Level 2 is expected to pay $144,000 - $160,000 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $128,412 - $216,672 annually for the job classification of Z20.2.
• The Electrical Project Manager Level 3 is expected to pay $186,000 - $227,000 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $165,324 - $279,012 annually for the job classification of Z20.3.
• Salary for this position will commensurate with the final candidate's qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.
• It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule- a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.

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