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Project Manager II - Electric Utility Infrastructure

Puget Sound Energy, Inc

Bremerton, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Electrical Utility, Emergency Response, Energy Efficiency, Finance, Forecasting, Identify Issues, Leadership, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Operations Processes, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Project Development, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Risk, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bremerton, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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'sProject Deliveryteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenProject Manager II - Electric Utility Infrastructureposition!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
Job Description

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage electric capital projects that improve system reliability, increase capacity, or reduce wildfire risk. Project types may include transmission, distribution, substation improvements, large customer load requests, and Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA) projects.

The Project Manager Position II directs and manages the processes and activities of projects that carry medium risk and financial impact. Project development may be guided with the assistance of the senior department staff. Manages and executes projects with a clearly defined scope of work, which may involve multiple internal customers or departments, as well as external customers. Coordinates and communicates tasks with other departments such as Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources. May draft medium complexity contracts, monitor contracts and contractors.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. 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.

Job Responsibilities


Coordinates resources, provides oversight and direction to team members.
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.
Applies general rules, standards and guidelines to specific technical problems.
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.
Supports emergency response work as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
At least four years relevant work experience including managing simple projects.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Basic knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating, accounting and finance principles.
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.

Desired Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
Experience managing small projects or programs.
Strong communication and presentation skills and techniques to bring about agreement between divergent points of view. Ability to write clear, concise and direct narrative and reports.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills for single of multiple technical areas.
Negotiating and critical thinking skills.
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).

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is$82,000.00-$136,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. 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.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. 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.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. 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.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.

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