Project Manager I - Wireless Collocation

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

9d•$80,200 - $115,800

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking qualified candidates to fill an open Project Manager I - Wireless Collocation position within its New Product Development team. This role is responsible for managing wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles across PSE's Washington State territory. The Project Manager I will coordinate with various internal departments (Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources) and external customers to execute project scopes under the guidance of senior staff. Key responsibilities include conducting site visits, managing construction activities, drafting and monitoring medium-complexity contracts, and overseeing contractor relationships to ensure projects meet timelines and quality standards. The position requires strong communication, project management experience (preferably in utilities or telecommunications), and the ability to collaborate effectively while adhering to company standards and regulatory requirements. All PSE employees are expected to uphold safety compliance, conduct business ethically, and comply with all regulatory 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.
Strong communication skills.
Project management experience (preferably in utilities or telecommunications).
Ability to collaborate across departments.
Ability to maintain compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

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

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.
Manages wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles.
Coordinates with multiple internal departments and external customers.
Conducts regular site visits throughout the territory.
Manages all construction-related activities for wireless projects.
Drafts and monitors medium-complexity contracts.
Manages contractor relationships to ensure project deliverables meet timelines and quality standards.