Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)

Lead RUD/CIPUD Coordinator

Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 6+ years of experience in electric construction/utility operations.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in utility infrastructure management.
  • Proficient in large-scale project management and material planning.
  • Expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder management.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project).
  • In-depth knowledge of electric system operations and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project readiness planning and ensure builder prerequisites are met before construction.
  • Review bid strategies and provide expert commentary on project specifications.
  • Recommend engineering and design modifications for optimal outcomes.
  • Conduct constructability reviews with teams to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Schedule and supervise the installation of joint-buried utility electric facilities.
  • Manage the design and construction lifecycle, coordinating with shared utility entities.
  • Conduct field walk-downs with facility owners and contractors to address potential conflicts.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Dynamic work environment with diverse project engagements.
  • Collaborative team culture across multiple departments.
  • Travel opportunities for site inspections and project coordination.
Full Job Description
About the Job

Job Summary

This role, known as the Lead RUD Coordinator, entails managing all aspects of underground electric distribution infrastructure projects for residential (RUD), commercial, and industrial developments (CIPUD). The coordinator is charged with overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from planning to execution.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead project readiness planning, verifying all builder prerequisites are satisfied before construction commences.
  • Review and provide expert commentary on bid strategies, project specifications, and engineering drawings.
  • Recommend necessary engineering and design modifications to optimize project outcomes.
  • Conduct constructability reviews with engineering and operations teams during the design phase to identify potential cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and supervise the installation of new joint-buried utility distribution electric facilities across residential, multi-dwelling, and commercial/industrial sites.
  • Manage the design and construction lifecycle, coordinating extensively with all joint-buried utilities sharing the common trench.
  • Conduct essential field walk-downs alongside all facility owners, installation contractors, and the customer/builder to ensure alignment and address potential conflicts.
  • Manage material procurement, placing orders for required project materials once permits, final drawings, and common trench utility agreements are finalized.
  • Oversee financial administration tasks, including unit sheet approval and reconciliation, invoice approvals, accruals management, variance analysis and reviews, and budget planning.
  • Initiate, schedule, and execute the procedures required to energize developments upon construction completion.
  • Lead efforts to energize new facilities, strictly ensuring all safety and compliance standards are met after infrastructure installation.
  • Provide timely troubleshooting and resolution for day-to-day issues that may arise throughout the entire project process, from initial design to final energization and closeout.
  • Oversee financial closeout processes: Accurately review and reconcile all project invoices, unit sheets, and expenses. Document and explain monthly variances and troubleshoot any discrepancies.


Job Specific Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Candidates without a formal degree must possess a minimum of 6 years of experience in electric construction, construction oversight, utility operations planning/coordination, or engineering-related responsibilities.
  • Minimum of 5 years of dedicated leadership experience within utility infrastructure management, specifically encompassing project readiness, builder coordination, complex troubleshooting, and financial management.
  • Proficiency in large-scale project management, permitting processes, material planning, budget reconciliation, and troubleshooting complex issues.
  • Advanced strategic planning and stakeholder management capabilities, with a proven ability to coordinate diverse groups including builders, contractors, municipalities, and internal departments.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
  • Software Proficiency: Proficient in relevant software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project).
  • In-depth knowledge of electric system operations and procedures for obtaining line and equipment clearances on transmission and distribution facilities.
  • Comprehensive understanding of specification and contract enforcement, applicable technical standards, OSHA regulations, and other relevant regulatory statutes.
  • Familiarity with construction industry best practices, including trade agreements, standard procedures, techniques, work methods, and quality standards.
  • Strong analytical ability to read and accurately interpret specifications and construction drawings and effectively convey those interpretations to contractors.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously, investigating and solving construction problems in a timely manner with minimal dependence on others.
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record, as this role necessitates frequent travel to and field inspection of various worksites.
  • Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.


About Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)

PSEG is a diversified energy company. Established in 1903, the company has long had a key role in fueling New Jersey's economy and supporting the state's quality of life. Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) is New Jersey's largest provider of electric and gas service – serving 2.2 million electric customers and 1.8 million gas customers or nearly three out of every four people in the state. PSEG also owns and operates a diverse fleet of power plants with more than 13,000 megawatts of generating capacity located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions and has solar energy facilities throughout the United States. Another member of the PSEG family of companies, PSEG Long Island, operates the electric transmission and distribution system of the Long Island Power Authority, with 1.1 million customers. PSEG has approximately 12,700 employees, who are carrying forward a proud tradition of dedicated service over more than 100 years.

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12,684 employees
Market Cap
$30.3 billion
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Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
+1.6%
Revenue
$9.6 billion
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