Program Manager Utilities (San Francisco / Sacramento)

Transmission Line Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager

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The Transmission Line Wildfire Mitigation Program consists of a portfolio of work from current and historical notifications to repair or replace transmission line assets across the system. With an annual budget over $500M, this work is critical in improving the safety of our customers and the communities where they live. Notifications are created from annual and ad-hoc inspections. Work is prioritized based on location and ignition risk.

Position Summary

Manages aspects of the Transmission Line Wildfire Mitigation Program (WMP) clearing dependencies for work execution. This includes working with various partners to ensure the environmental release-to-construction (ERTC), all required permits (i.e. Caltrans), Landing Zones, Laydown Yards, and job drawings are received. Works closely with a Project Controls Analyst, Work and Resource Planner, Construction Management, M&C Supervisors, and Construction Contractors to coordinate readiness for work over assigned Headquarters.

This position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Good written and verbal communication skills are required to facilitate meetings and forge partnerships with multiple stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts business in a safe and ethical manner in accordance with company standard practices
• Works with key stakeholders to develop an annual workplan
• Communicates execution risk, workplan changes, and issues to management and partners
• Escalates items as needed to ensure resources are utilized wisely
• Works with little guidance to complete assignments and solves problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Works with little guidance on moderately complex issues
• Works with support teams to obtain Caltrans, Railroad, City, and County encroachment permits
• Works with support teams to ensure all temporary construction easements for access, landing zones, and laydown yards are obtained
• Works with environmental teams to obtain the ERTC
• Works with engineering and estimating teams to ensure job drawings are complete
• Tracks portfolio of work and any remaining dependencies
• Communicates with peers, exchanging ideas and experiences

This is a Hybrid position, you'll be expected to work out of the office twice a week, in-person.

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried / exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $132,900.00 to $174,450.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices / projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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San Francisco

California

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Santa Rosa

California

United States

Oakland

California

United States

Concord

California

United States

Sacramento

California

United States