Jacobs
Program Manager – Utilities (San Francisco/Sacramento)
Jacobs, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
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Your impact
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 and 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
Conduct business in a safe and ethical manner in accordance with company standard practices
Work with key stakeholders to develop an annual workplan
Communicate execution risk, workplan changes, and issues to management and partners
Escalate items as needed to ensure resources are utilized wisely
Work with little guidance to complete assignments and solve problems of moderate scope and complexity
Work with support teams to obtain Caltrans, Railroad, City, and County encroachment permits
Ensure all temporary construction easements for access, landing zones, and laydown yards are obtained
Obtain the ERTC with environmental teams
Obtain complete job drawings with engineering and estimating teams
Track portfolio of work and any remaining dependencies
Communicate 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.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
Desired Requirements
Ideally, the candidate would live within the North Coast Region; the position is hybrid requiring in‑person meetings about 2x per week
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about: 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 offers 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.
EEO Statement 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.
Pay Range $132,900.00/yr – $174,450.00/yr
Location San Mateo, CA
Job posted on October 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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Your impact
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 and 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
Conduct business in a safe and ethical manner in accordance with company standard practices
Work with key stakeholders to develop an annual workplan
Communicate execution risk, workplan changes, and issues to management and partners
Escalate items as needed to ensure resources are utilized wisely
Work with little guidance to complete assignments and solve problems of moderate scope and complexity
Work with support teams to obtain Caltrans, Railroad, City, and County encroachment permits
Ensure all temporary construction easements for access, landing zones, and laydown yards are obtained
Obtain the ERTC with environmental teams
Obtain complete job drawings with engineering and estimating teams
Track portfolio of work and any remaining dependencies
Communicate 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.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
Desired Requirements
Ideally, the candidate would live within the North Coast Region; the position is hybrid requiring in‑person meetings about 2x per week
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about: 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 offers 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.
EEO Statement 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.
Pay Range $132,900.00/yr – $174,450.00/yr
Location San Mateo, CA
Job posted on October 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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