The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by "keeping the lights on" 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

Under the general direction of the Manager, responsible for contract management related to facility operations and maintenance. Reviews and analyzes vendor proposals and prepares financial summary reports. Provides recommendations to management and assists with vendor selections. Identifies, coordinates and implements facility projects and programs to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of campus operations. Assists the manager with the contractor budget development process and tracking expenditures for the Campus Operations contractor related O&M and Capital budgets.

What's In it for You

Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow's energy network. Make a difference and impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.

• You get to work on interesting and challenging assignments that will help grow your skill set.
• You will work in an extremely collaborative environment inside our LEED certified Folsom, California campus.
• You will be challenged, be a part of a winning team, and your contributions will be rewarded and recognized.

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for maintaining optimal and cost-effective facility vendor relationships and provides recommendations for change when appropriate. 
• Serves as a central point of contact for facility vendor activity. Researches, evaluates and recommends contract options. Partners with service managers to ensure mutual compliance of contract terms and conditions.
• Coordinates reconciliation of accounts and contractor budget reporting requirements. Advises management of discrepancies and facilitates resolution of issues. Validates and processes department invoices and enters purchase requisitions for vendor services and contract renewals. 
• Provides oversight of cafeteria service vendors to maintain a high quality of work and maximum efficiency. Collects data, conducts financial and trends analysis and prepares summary performance reports for management. 
• Tracks department metrics against International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and Building Owners and Managers Association, International (BOMA) standards.
• Assists the department manager with ensuring contracted services meet fiscal goals and department contractor budget requirements.   
   

Qualifications

Level of Education and Discipline

• A Bachelor's degree (BA,BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Business, Project Management, Facilities Management or related field. 

Amount of Experience

• Equivalent years of education and training, plus two (2) years or more of related experience.

Type of Experience

• Experience in a corporate facilities environment. 
• Experience in budget preparation and contract management. 
• Project management is preferred. 
• Experience in the electric utility industry is desirable. 

Additional skills and abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential.
• Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations
• Problem solving skills with the ability to influence others without direct authority
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member.
• Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Project, Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.