Job Description

The Project Manager I manages wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles throughout PSE's Washington State territory. Working under the guidance of senior staff and Project Managers II and III, this role coordinates with multiple internal departments (Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources) and external customers to execute defined project scopes. The position involves conducting regular site visits throughout the territory, managing all construction-related activities for wireless projects, drafting and monitoring medium-complexity contracts, and managing contractor relationships to ensure project deliverables meet timelines and quality standards. This role requires strong communication skills, project management experience (preferably in utilities or telecommunications), and the ability to collaborate across departments while maintaining compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

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. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates resources, provides oversight and direction to team members.
• Assembles and leads multi-disciplinary project teams. Identifies the scope of an assigned project and decides logical action to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Facilitates communication between service providers and internal customers, which may include technical support at the direction of a project manager.
• Responds to customer concerns and works with appropriate parties for resolution.
• In support of Project Managers or Senior Project Managers, 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 two years relevant work experience.
• 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.
• 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

Project Manager I - Major Projects

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to speak effectively in public to communicate technical information.
• Projects may involve new construction, upgrades, uprates and modifications of the electric distribution and transmission system; substations; gas pipelines, district regulators and other gas facilities.
• Projects also include the addition of new generation facilities and modifications and upgrades to existing facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• No aditional

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

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

The pay range for this position is $80,200.00 - $115,800.00, 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).