Business Development / Program Manager - Utilities (Bay Area)

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 Electrical, Civil or Mechanical preferred, other engineering degrees considered

PE preferred, PMP a plus

Broad background in electric distribution and transmission is desired; experience in grid reliability, VPP, EV a major plus

Preferred direct experience of design and construction of electric 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

Travel to client locations required

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