Project Manager, Hydroelectric Capital Projects

Join the Clean Energy Revolution Become a Project Manager - Hydroelectric Capital Projects at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role, you'll support the delivery of complex hydroelectric capital projects in the Sierra Nevada mountains, helping modernize critical infrastructure; some of which has been operating for over a century. You are responsible for managing assigned phases and workstreams of project execution, including budget and schedule tracking, procurement support, regulatory coordination, construction oversight, and project closeout, while working under the guidance of senior leadership. Based out of Big Creek with a flexible hybrid schedule, the role offers meaningful exposure to field operations and hands‑on project experience. With access to a long‑term portfolio of hydroelectric projects, this position provides strong technical development, stability, and pathways for career advancement. As a Project Manager - Hydroelectric Capital Projects, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future? Responsibilities Manages the activities of one or more moderate to large, mid-term to long term projects or programs with responsibility for results in terms of scope, schedule, cost/budget, and risk in accordance with the organization and company policies, procedures and guidelines.Exercises considerable latitude and judgement in developing plans, budgets, and resources, directing activities and actions, and determining deliverable Develops strategy and business cases plans, objectives and initiatives for the organization related to projects and seeks approval from management in accordance with MPO policies, procedures and guidelines; with input from a senior manager or principal manager; leads the development, and management of the project schedule; leads the development of the project budget; manages the project change control process.Leads a large team of professionals and project managers (combination of SCE and supplemental ICs and leaders) and contractors in the development and execution of major projects and programs; provides both strategic and tactical leadership and well as oversight of work performed; addresses performance issues and elevates as needed; regularly makes decisions regarding project direction in collaboration with senior manager and principal manager; develops recommendations for senior management and executive level decisions in collaboration with senior manager and principal manager.Engages with all levels of management and acts as a key consultant for both functional and business issues; Regularly develops and presents to executive and senior management on project related issues and prescribed milestones for approval.Provides overall project leadership for safety, ensures the design incorporates the latest standards and requirements and that the work associated with the project is conducted injury free.Holds a high level of fiscal responsibility and approval authority related to projects and programs. Leads the development of cost estimates, project and program budgets, approves expenditures and reviews project expenditures for appropriateness (supports SOX financial accountability).Initiates project, forms and develops project team, leads the project development, including development of preferred and alternative project scope, leads the environmental assessment development inclusive of state and federal license applications, represents SCE with state and federal agencies, leads execution planning including engineering, permit acquisition, land acquisition, construction planning including material procurement, project execution strategy development, contract development and execution, contract management and contractor oversight, testing plans, quality assurance program and plans, and project closeout.A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity ass