• Location: Rosemead, CA
• Type: Contract
• Job #83288

An electric utility client is looking for a Contract Manager  to independently manage portfolio of physical security technology capital projects valued at $10K and up to $1M.

Position: Contract Manager  
Location: Rosemead, CA (Hybrid – Onsite on Wed and Thurs)
Pay Rate: $51.08/hr. on W2 
Duration: 18 months or longer 
Schedule: 1st shift, M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead efforts to mitigate risks associated with projects, alerting PMO manager and key Corporate Security stakeholders of problem areas while working mitigations with project teams.
• Review physical security engineering plans/drawing, to ensure solutions align with established security standards, processes and procedures, and business/project goals.
• Communicate daily (in person, on calls, and email) with variety of personnel in support scope, schedule, budgets, and coordination of vendor field activities.
• Present project status updates at daily, weekly, and monthly PMO project status calls/meetings.
• Maintain and update monthly project status reports for projects to ensure project health including, scope, schedule, and financial progress.
• Lead vendor activities to ensure construction efforts are executed per established schedules and capital spend commitments.
• Support monthly financial variance performance for all assigned projects.
• Document business case, budgets, schedule and project requirements in the form of project charters.
• Attend field job walks in support of new project engagements and scope assessments.
• Facilitate project status meetings with core project teams, as needed.
• Maintain thorough tracking and documentation of project accounting.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date financial forecasts, outlooks, and MS project schedules for all projects assigned.
• Review vendor dailies to ensure work progress and quality align with the company’s standards.
• Lead and promote project safety and safe work practices in alignment with the company’s safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Engaging interpersonal and communication skills are meaningful to this role.
• 5 years or more of project management experience in related field.
• 2 years of contract management experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience developing medium to complex project schedules using MS Project.
• Experience maintaining project budgets and developing financial forecasts.
• Experience interpreting and/or designing electrical single-line and logic diagrams.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) drawings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or other related fields
• PMP Certification
• Experience with OSHA safety

About our client: 
Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California. 
 
About APR: 
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. 
 
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
 
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! 
 
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