Manage projects by partnering with clients, leading junior employees, providing excellent service
Work independently and can switch between projects quickly to meet milestones and deliverables
Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas of improvement within public utility operations
Conduct in-depth financial analysis of rate structures, pricing policies, and cost allocation methodologies
Use financial modeling techniques to analyze and forecast revenue, expenses, and financial performance of public utilities
Participate in business development and marketing activities, develop proposals in response to competitive RFPs
Lead junior staff in the management, development, and execution of project work
Communicate with clients to gather data and other relevant project information, present results, etc.
When working in California, ensure alignment with Proposition 218 requirements in the financial planning and decision-making processes
Use public speaking and technical writing skills to produce, edit and present reports, proposals, and presentations in a clear and succinct manner
Deliver results in public settings to citizen community meetings, City Council/Board of Directors
Participate in the industry through professional associations, conferences, and industry organizations

5+ years managing projects for water, wastewater, energy (electric/gas), and/or solid waste utilities
Bachelor’s degree (finance, accounting, engineering, economics, mathematics, or other related fields)
Advanced proficiency and experience with MS Excel including advanced user functions and Visual Basic programming
Strong proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint
ability to create report templates, modify report templates
Experience analyzing large data sets, working with and/or developing database queries, using MS Access, SQL server and/or relational databases
Critical thinking skills – the ability to formulate multiple solutions to problems, test hypotheses, and develop solutions based on analysis and client goal
Ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines and deliverables
Ability to provide training and guidance to junior employees to execute quality work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willing and able to travel overnight as needed

Project Manager – Utility Rate Consulting

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