Program Manager - Electrical Utilities EPC

Industry

Energy

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the utility industry to provide strategic leadership and mentorship across a portfolio of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects throughout California.

This role is ideal for a utility professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, connecting people, and staying informed on the people, priorities, and initiatives shaping client organizations. The successful candidate is naturally curious, understands how to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and is able to engage comfortably in conversations across a wide range of technical, operational, and business topics while building trust and uncovering opportunities for partnership and growth.

The ideal candidate is a proven utility industry leader who excels at developing people, strengthening project delivery processes, driving consistency across programs, and helping teams successfully navigate complex project challenges. This individual will be highly skilled at building, maintaining, and expanding relationships with clients, project stakeholders, utility leadership, contractors, and internal teams, fostering trust, collaboration, and long-term partnership success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor and mentor to Project Managers across utility EPC projects.
• Promote consistent, high-quality project delivery across programs and client accounts.
• Act as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for utility clients and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic recommendations and performance insights to project and executive leadership.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, project reviews, and proposal support.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and strategic partners.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and support future business growth.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, industry events, and stakeholder engagements.

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing or overseeing project management functions within the Electrical Transmission & Distribution industry.
• Extensive experience providing leadership, technical oversight, and strategic guidance for large utility capital programs and EPC projects.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
• Proven ability to influence project outcomes through coaching, collaboration, and strategic guidance rather than direct task execution.
• College degree in business or marketing related field

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

144,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

203,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to 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 has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $144,900.00 to $203,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on September 25, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

CityStateCountryOaklandCaliforniaUnited StatesSan FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States