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Job Title


Project Manager


Company : Celerity


Location : Walnut Creek, CA


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Project Manager Celerity has an opening for a Project Manager on our Northern California utilities team. This is a hybrid role that requires on-site work at client locations within the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. The Project Manager has overall responsibility for planning and executing the project, working closely with the PMO Director for guidance, and leveraging and coaching the Senior Consultant(s) and the team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serve as the project owner. Manage the project according to Project Management Professional (PMP) principles, as applicable. Leverage resources and delegate where possible through the following areas of work: Pre-Award Initiating Identify opportunities through good client management/consulting skills Lead/assist with conflict checking Lead/participate in client needs assessment Create high-level project summary and deliverables list Planning Consider risks and develop contingency plans Identify prospective team; screen vendors Post-Award Planning (continued) Ensure key administrative tasks are completed (MAT code, network set-up, etc.) Finalize key project team members and vendors; define team roles and responsibilities Work with stakeholders to elicit more detailed requirements (e.g., what they want) Define deliverable templates as needed (e.g., what exactly is to be delivered) Define/elaborate work"‘plan (e.g., how it will be delivered) Provide guidance/approval on process and specifications documents (e.g., data file formats, coding manuals, training documents, quality checklists, etc.) and ensure they are integrated into overall project documentation Define and create supporting project management tools and work such as: Stakeholder Summary, Budget versus Actual (BVA) Report, High"‘level Schedule, Status Reports, Issue/Decision Logs, Data/Document Tracking Logs Executing Conduct project kickoff Manage work according to plan Meet with team weekly; provide background/updates; ensure good morale Meet with client weekly or bi"‘weekly Ensure project documentation is maintained in a timely manner Monitor and Control Ensure accurate and timely time entry, monitor chargeability, and take responsibility for periods of downtime Ensure timely and accurate billing Own status reports: apprise clients of issues which may impact scope, schedule, or budget Document issues in weekly status report Report on budget and schedule variances at regular intervals (at least monthly) Review WIP in Juris and document project write"‘downs on monthly basis Ensure project deliverables are both error"‘free and meet expectations Manage additional scope through change order process Close/Transition Deliver or transition final product Obtain informal client feedback Document project summary and lessons learned Close out resources and archive documentation Qualifications, Required Skills and Abilities Ability to define efficient approaches to data collection, management, and analysis that ensure quality Design and present clear, concise, complete, and correct summaries of information/analysis Demonstrate excellence in project management (e.g., well"‘run projects with low write"‘offs, high morale, and happy clients) Demonstrate aptitude for business development (e.g., proven chain"‘linking ability, successful prospect pitches, and client presentations) Willing to contribute to employee development, training, and best practices as requested Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Competencies Adaptability Communications Continuous Learning Problem Solving Teamwork Customer Service Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business or related field required At least three years of experience as a PM or Senior level role Project Management professional Certification (PMP) preferred Physical Demands Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, copier, and a calculator The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at a time Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 DOE Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability Insurance (STD/LTD) Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Basic Life/AD&D 401(k) plan Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Schedules Employee Referral Program Professional Development Charitable Contribution Match Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans' status or other status protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr