Project Manager I - Pole Attachments

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill an open Project Manager I - Pole Attachments position within its New Product Development team. This role manages Pole Attachment applications on utility poles throughout PSE's territory. Working under the guidance of senior staff, 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 regulated 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. The role upholds safety compliance standards and promotes a culture of total safety. It also requires conducting business honestly, ethically, and in accordance with core values and Code of Conduct, ensuring duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. This job is considered "safety sensitive" and is subject to pre-employment drug screening.

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

Familiar with WAC Compliance timelines
Experience managing medium 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, 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 PMs or Senior PMs, 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.