Project and Contracts Manager

Overview

NOTE: Applicants must be able to work hybrid  onsite in Pomona, CA, on Wed & Thurs weekly

Join a leading utility company partnered with Aquent, and make a real impact on the critical infrastructure that powers our communities. As a Project and Contracts Manager, you’ll play a vital role in overseeing large-scale infrastructure replacement projects, ensuring seamless execution from planning to completion. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend your technical expertise with your business acumen, collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

Be a driving force in modernizing essential infrastructure. You will lead complex projects, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver reliable service to millions. This is your chance to make a tangible difference in the community while advancing your career within a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Manage all phases of infrastructure replacement projects, from initial planning and scope definition to execution and completion.
• Contract Management: Interpret complex contracts and interconnection agreements (e.g., CAISO, FERC, CPUC) to ensure project scope aligns with all regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Negotiation & Commercial Management: Prepare proposals, lead commercial negotiations with customers, and resolve any outstanding commercial claims.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for contractual matters, leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with internal partners and external clients.
• Financial Oversight: Estimate project costs, analyze proposals, and manage budget responsibilities for out-of-scope work.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in project management, contract management, or program management, with a strong preference for experience with utility contracts.
• Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, strong negotiation and communication skills, and excellent organizational and documentation abilities.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, enabling effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational and documentation capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $43.12 to $47.92 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.  More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.