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's New Product Development team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Project Manager II - Wireless Collocation Substation position!

The Project Manager II leads wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles throughout PSE's territory, with a specialized focus on wireless sites located within PSE-owned substations. Working independently and under the guidance of senior staff, this role serves as the central coordinator between multiple internal departments including Substation, Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources and external customers to successfully execute defined project scopes. The position encompasses conducting regular site visits across the territory, overseeing all construction-related activities for wireless projects, drafting and monitoring medium-complexity contracts, and managing contractor relationships to ensure deliverables meet established timelines and quality standards.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Ensures duties are 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.
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.
Facilitates communication between service providers and internal customers, which may include technical support at the direction of a senior project manager.
Responds to customer concerns and works with appropriate parties for resolution.
Facilitates technical assistance to internal and external customers.
Reports on project and program progress as directed.
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 four years relevant work experience including managing simple projects.
Basic 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 and collaborative attitude, flexibility, an understanding of the business issues driving the need for the project, and solid work ethic are expected.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management or related disciplineUnderstanding of Substation operations
Experience managing complex construction projects or programs.
Knowledge of 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).
At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. The pay range for this position is $82,000.00 - $136,300.00, 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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