Overview

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. Our strong onboarding and training program sets our people up for success. All are welcome to apply, especially those with engineering, construction management, business analytics, scheduling, and project management backgrounds and anyone who truly enjoys teamwork.

Job Overview

Title: Project Manager
Sector: Electric Utilities
Seniority: Open to all levels
Location: San Jose, CA

As a Project Manager, you will lead the scoping, design, construction, and commissioning of large capital projects within the electric utility sector. Under general direction, you will oversee all aspects of assigned projects, often multi-year and high-profile, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule objectives are met. Acting as an owner’s representative, you will safeguard the client’s interests, provide sound advice, and make informed decisions on their behalf. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage cross-functional, multi-location project teams using proven project management methodologies.

Your Day-to-Day Activities

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

Qualifications

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

You’ll stand out if you have

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

Compensation & Benefits

$106,000-$155,000
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

About TD Thornton

Since 2005, TD Thornton has been helping our clients bridge organizational gaps by providing best-in-class consulting services and staff augmentation. We offer a wide spectrum of construction management support services to help our clients mitigate risks and deliver successful project outcomes. We believe our diversity is part of our strength and are proud to be a woman–owned and minority-owned company. Learn more about us on our website and on LinkedIn.

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