Requisition ID# 167977
Job Category : Project / Program Management
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Business Unit : Engineering, Planning & Strategy
Work Type : Hybrid
Job Location : San Luis Obispo
Department Overview
Engineering, Planning & Strategy will play a leading role in showing California and the world how PG&E will meet California's decarbonization and resilience goals while improving safety, affordability and reliability. EP&S will have asset management responsibilities for our gas system and electric infrastructure, and will integrate inputs from across the enterprise to define our multi-year capital plan. EP&S will enable our coworkers on the front lines to have the plans, tools, and equipment they need, so we can do the right work at the right time.
Position Summary
This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and subject to collective bargaining.
This is a Beginning Level Classification. Additional consideration may be given to candidates who reside within 50 miles of the headquarters.
This position is charged with customer contact, project coordination, billing, and contract preparation in connection with less complex installation of new business gas and / or electric facilities. NBRs will not prepare job estimates. This does not preclude job owners from preparing invoices or contracts based on simplified charge methodology.
For training purposes, a New Business Representative may be assigned no more than 50% of their workload in SNBR-level jobs at the same time and must work under the guidance of a Senior New Business Representative or IPE.
This position requires a 24 month lock per the ESC contract.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time ofthe job posting. This position issubject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $48.58 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications,experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
Job Responsibilities
The duties as outlined in this job description may vary by location. This position includes office work and site visits.
SAFETY
- Maximize public and employee safety by ensuring that job designs are performed to Company and State standards and meet all compliance requirements.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Prepare field sketches and layouts for the scoping of construction of additions or improvements to electric or gas systems. Provides accurate field data including pictures or videos as needed to estimators.Manages scope, schedule, and cost for all assigned projects, from initiation to meter set. Scope and schedule are adjusted as appropriate to accommodate change (e.g., new customer needs, competition, and new regulation).Coordinates all other departments or individuals who are involved with the project and works to define the project's background, objective, design scope, schedule, roles, and responsibilities.Coordinates with others, such as Planning, Estimating, Construction and Metering, etc., in completing the project in a timely manner. Includes understanding of industrial project schedules and working closely with the work and resource group to prioritize work using available tools or technology.Monitors project schedule and prioritizes work in coordination with the work and resource group.Schedules and conducts pre-engineering meetings, provides all pertinent data and addresses potential project risks including schedule setbacks and coordinates actions before setbacks occur.Conducts and documents pre-construction meeting.Looks for ways to minimize costs on projects for both the applicant and PG&E.Ensures that the correct type of financial order, work category, etc., has been applied and actively monitors costs.COMMUNICATION
Communicates project status (e.g., scope, schedule, and cost) to all stakeholders throughout the project, as applicable.Facilitates resolution of project-related disputes. Continuous formal communication (both written and verbal) with all stakeholders is given a high priority throughout all stages of the project.Prepares contracts, as applicable, to ensure compliance with standards and tariffs.Provides applicants, estimating, engineering, clerical and construction partners with complete and accurate information on rate and rule applicability, potential costs and timelines.MANAGING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
Proactively communicates to project stakeholders, both internal and external.Negotiates reasonable estimating and construction dates that address customer's anticipated schedules. May provide customer with an initial non-binding cost.TARIFFS
Ensures that all charges mandated under the applicable tariffs are identified in the contract and secured before beginning construction.May partner with other PG&E departments and / or rates and tariffs for application of best rates when appropriate.COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Ensures all applicable project documentation is maintained in an orderly job file.Ensures all project dependencies are met prior to allowing a construction start.Ensures all permits are obtained and land rights issues are resolved per procedures.Qualifications
Minimum :
Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or its equivalent in education and experience. Such experience must include three (3) or more years of experience in construction project management or PG&E technical service planning; or 12 months of experience as a Hiring Hall (HH) New Business Representative, HH Senior New Business Representative and / or HH Engineering EstimatorMust possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by Day 1 of hireCalifornia minimum insurance coverage if using personal carDesired :
Additional consideration may be given to candidates that reside within 50 miles of the headquartersMust have strong project management, customer contact and communications skills. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, email.Familiar with tariffs, rates, contracts / tools, Work Management (WM) SAP, project approval process, document routing system and estimating and construction work processes.Ability to work with both internal and external customers / clientsFacilitation and conflict resolution skillsAbility to manage for results and in the process work as a team to build agreementStrong focus on safetyCommitted to providing superior and proactive customer serviceStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to demonstrate initiative and decisivenessAbility to demonstrate sound judgment and forward thinkingProblem solving skillsComputer skills (SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.)Measurement skills and ability to use some physical tools (drive stake in the ground, use Range Finder or Height Stick and Shovel, etc.) in the fieldPre-Employment Testing :
Internal PG&E Employees : Qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB) and Work Orientation Inventory (WOI) prior to applyingExternal and Hiring Hall Candidates : Qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB) and Work Orientation Inventory (WOI) prior to interviewing
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