Project Manager at TD Thornton

Chico, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Electric Utilities, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Background in engineering, construction management, business analytics, scheduling, or project management (preferred)
Enjoyment of teamwork
Skills in managing cross-functional, multi-location project teams
Ability to exercise judgment under general direction
Experience with cutting-edge project management methodologies

Responsibilities

Create and maintain project plans, including activities, work breakdown structures, predecessors, successors, resources, and baselines
Prepare business cases, contingency releases, and manage project budgets within established governance rules
Develop, monitor, and update cash flow projections
Ensure project scope control and documentation is maintained
Analyze and report on variances for project cost and schedule
Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets for reporting and analysis
Measure the progress of activities and milestones in project plans
Lead meetings for project scoping, constructability review, design review, competitive bid, construction inspection, commissioning, and as-built incorporation
Negotiate and execute contracts, process change orders, and report actual costs
Drive consensus, communicate responsibilities, and ensure ownership and accountability
Arbitrate and resolve conflicts within the project
Manage change control, involving project sponsor and stakeholders
Prepare and present timely and actionable status updates
Facilitate focused and cross-functional meetings and calls
Draft and communicate meeting minutes, risk registers, decision logs, and status reports
Represent the client to government agencies and make presentations to senior management and stakeholders
Lead the project team in identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks, issues, and opportunities
Escalate risks and issues to keep projects on schedule and on budget
Identify and communicate lessons learned and incorporate into projects as best practices
Handle scoping, design, construction, and commissioning of large capital projects as owner's representative, protecting client interests and making decisions on their behalf

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementSchedulingProject ControlsWork Breakdown StructuresBudget ManagementCash Flow ProjectionsScope ControlVariance AnalysisRisk ManagementStakeholder Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location for this Project Manager role?

The position is based in Chico with a hybrid work arrangement.

What skills are required for this Project Manager position?

Key skills include creating and maintaining project plans, analyzing variances for cost and schedule using Excel, leading project meetings, negotiating contracts, and managing cross-functional teams with cutting-edge project management methodologies.

What backgrounds are they looking for in applicants?

They welcome applicants with engineering, construction management, business analytics, scheduling, and project management backgrounds, especially those who enjoy teamwork.

What is the company culture like at TD Thornton?

TD Thornton emphasizes teamwork, has a strong on-boarding and training program to set people up for success, and values protecting client interests as an owner's representative.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.