Head of Project Management

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE'sCustomer & System Projectsteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopen Project Manager III - Public Improvement South position!

Please note that the Project Manager I - Public Improvement South (6564) & Project Manager II - Public Improvement South (6565) & Project Manager III - Public Improvement (6563) are linked job postings for one opening. The South Regional Public Improvement Team at PSE partners with local jurisdictions to support project development and help navigate impacts to PSE facilities. When necessary, the team coordinates the relocation of PSE facilities to accommodate project requirements. Our team consists of project managers, engineers, and engineering specialists who work collaboratively to support jurisdictions and deliver successful project outcomes.

A Project Manager Position III will manage scope, schedule, and budget for a project or portfolio of projects, with minimal supervision that carry medium risk and financial impact. Projects may involve multiple agencies, private sector businesses and special interest groups. Initiates project, including internal and external stakeholder commitments, demonstration of business need and project feasibility. Leads project teams to identify time frame, methods for accomplishing the project, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project. Works with stakeholders to develop contractor statements of work, bid documents, and coordination of estimates.

All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

This job is considered "safety sensitive" as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

Assembles and leads multi-disciplinary project teams. Identifies the scope of an assigned project and decides logical action to meet project requirements and deadlines.

Communicate and manage the customer relationship as the primary point of contact.

Accurately identify customer needs, set reasonable expectations, identify potential issues and share alternatives.

Perform effective upfront project planning and advocacy of PSE's operational objectives to minimize costs and change orders, identify risks, and maximize efficiency through negotiation and conflict resolution.

Validate and refine the scope of an assigned project and decides logical action to meet project requirements and deadlines.

Recognizes technical issues that impact the projects under their leadership, and obtains resources to mitigate project risks.

Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.

Gathers, consolidates and analyzes facts in relation to project requirements.

Responsible for schedule and budget development, management and forecasting.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.

At least six years relevant work experience, including managing simple to medium complexity projects.

Experience with methods, techniques and procedures involved in budgeting, procurement and contract administration.

Strong knowledge in project management discipline to effectively arrange resources and manage multiple simple to medium complexity projects in a cross-functional environment.

Customer-oriented, a positive, team-oriented attitude, flexibility, an understanding of the business issues driving the need for the project, and solid work ethic are expected.

General knowledge of project management principles, processes and techniques, applied in a utility setting.

Experience with utility methods, techniques and procedures involved in budgeting, procurement and contract administration.

Advanced Project Management Training and Project Management or Construction Management Certification from an accredited institution (PMI or College).

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.

General knowledge of techniques used to involve community members in development of project affecting their community.

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. The pay range for this position is$94,300.00-$156,900.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

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