Hybrid Project Manager

at TD Thornton

• Job title: Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $106,000 - $155,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Oracle, PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chico, United States

About the role

• Project Manager leading projects in the electric utility sector at TD Thornton in Chico, CA. Involves project planning, budgeting, and team coordination for large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, defining activities, resources, milestones, and baselines.
• Prepare business cases, manage budgets and contingencies, and maintain project governance documentation.
• Track and analyze cost and schedule performance, identifying and reporting key variances.
• Create and maintain Excel-based reports and dashboards to monitor progress.
• Lead meetings for project scoping, constructability, design review, bidding, construction, inspection, commissioning, and as-built review.
• Negotiate and execute contracts, manage change orders, and report project costs accurately.
• Facilitate communication, assign responsibilities, and ensure accountability across project teams.
• Conduct on-site design and drawing reviews to identify and mitigate issues early.
• Coordinate with government entities to obtain permits and approvals.
• Engage with customers on land rights and property coordination.
• Prepare and present project updates, risk assessments, and lessons learned to stakeholders.
• Identify, track, and resolve risks, issues, and opportunities to maintain schedule and budget performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
• 5+ years of work experience in project management or construction management
• Experience with scheduling and Gantt charts
• 3+ years of experience communicating with and managing expectations with stakeholders
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
• Experience with electrical distribution, substation, or transmission projects
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• A natural tendency for taking ownership and a willingness to lead
• A strong commitment to quality and attention to detail
• A passion for training and building a team

Benefits

• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA's)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account