Project Manager

1 week ago

Oakland, CA, United States PTAG Inc. Full time
Project Manager - Power & Utilities - CA

PTAG is a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.
We are seeking a Project Manager to support our growing team in Bay Area, CA. In this role, you'll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.

About PTAG
At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.
Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.
Our values include:

  • Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.

  • Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.

  • Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.

  • Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.

  • Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.

  • Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.
Role & Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Strategy
  • Provide strategic leadership in a matrixed environment, driving alignment across engineering, construction, procurement, and client teams.

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying scopes across Data Centers, Transmission, and Substation builds.
Full Lifecycle Project Management
  • Oversee Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Close-out phases.

  • Define project WBS, Cost Baseline, and OBS structures, and ensure alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements.

  • Monitor and control scope, schedule, budget, and risk using industry best practices and performance indicators (SPI, CPI).
Stakeholder & Communication Management
  • Serve as the primary interface between clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

  • Lead regular project reporting and stakeholder updates, ensuring transparency, accountability, and issue resolution.
Team & Vendor Coordination
  • Manage cross-functional project teams and third-party contractors, removing barriers to execution and fostering a culture of performance and accountability.

  • Provide oversight into construction and commissioning activities, ensuring delivery to scope and safety standards.
Governance & Compliance
  • Implement and enforce Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety standards across all phases.

  • Ensure adherence to permitting, regulatory, and interconnection requirements, including those related to DOE or utility funding.
Qualifications / Requirements
To succeed in this role, you bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (required).

  • 5 years of proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects in Transmission, Distribution and Substation.

  • Experience managing Data Center construction or mission-critical facilities is highly valued.

  • Strong working knowledge of project controls, risk management, and earned value management.

  • Familiarity with DOE-funded project requirements and reporting practices.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and other project management tools.

  • PMP certification or P.Eng license preferred (or in progress).

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with a results-oriented mindset.
Why Join PTAG?
At PTAG, you'll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
  • Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

  • Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.

  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).

  • A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

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