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Pacific Gas and Electric Project Manager Interview Questions
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2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
64.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Pacific Gas and Electric.

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Project Manager

Operations · nearly a year ago

Senior Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

This process seems like a formality for OFCCP compliance. For a mid to senior level role, they probably already have an internal candidate in mind. Expect to spend a lot of time and emotional energy waiting for the 60-day SLA, even after 2-3 interviews where it seems like you're the top choice. By the time the requisition is closed, you'll likely just get an automated rejection email. It's not about your qualifications; it's about the company's internal decisions.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share an experience where you had to deal with a safety issue?
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Pacific Gas and Electric

Project Manager

Operations · nearly a year ago

Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process was direct and formal. They asked multiple challenging questions, not typical ones, so be prepared to dig deep into your experiences. This interview was not easy and will test you. There's a reason it takes many people years to get into PGE.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about a time when customers complained that your work didn't meet their expectations and how you resolved the situation.
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Pacific Gas and Electric

Project Manager

Operations

Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So, first you apply online and they look at your resume. If they like it, you might have to do some tests. Then there are a few interviews, like phone calls and a panel interview. They'll ask about working together, safety, and managing projects, usually using the STAR method. They really care about safety and meeting deadlines. If everything goes well, they do background checks and drug tests, and then you get the offer. Make sure to talk about leading projects, being safe, and communicating well.

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Pacific Gas and Electric Project Manager Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Pacific Gas and Electric interview reports.

Can you isolate different data segments and then create a pivot table?

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What would you do if a stakeholder refused to be involved in the project?

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Can you share an instance where you felt uncomfortable or unsafe at work?

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What project methodologies have you used and how do you feel about project governance?

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How do you feel you can benefit our team in power generation?

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Tell me about a time when customers complained that your work didn't meet their expectations and how you resolved the situation.

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 17 Pacific Gas and Electric interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 58.6%
Technical 24.1%
Case 6.9%
Presentation 6.9%
Other 3.4%

Interview difficulty

Easy 17.6%
Average 64.7%
Difficult 17.6%

Candidate experience

Negative 23.5%
Positive 64.7%
Neutral 11.8%