Dual Fuel Project Manager I

Puget Sound Energy • Bothell, WA

100d • $74,000 - $111,900

About The Position

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 Customer & System Projects team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Dual Fuel Project Manager I position! The Project Manager Position I directs and manages the processes and activities of projects of limited scope. Project development may be guided with the assistance of the senior department staff. With guidance of PM or Senior PM, manages and executes projects with a clearly defined scope of work, which may involve multiple internal customers or departments, as well as external customers. Under the guidance of a PM or Senior PM, assists in coordination and communication tasks with other departments such as Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources. May draft simple 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees