Project Manager I - Collocation

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

89d•$80,200 - $115,800

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy’s New Product Development team is hiring a Project Manager I to manage wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles throughout PSE’s Washington State territory. Under the guidance of senior staff and Project Managers II and III, this position coordinates with internal departments—including Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources—and external customers to deliver defined project scopes. The role includes regular site visits across the territory, oversight of construction-related activities, drafting and monitoring medium-complexity contracts, and managing contractor relationships to meet project schedules and quality standards. The position requires project management experience, preferably in utilities or telecommunications, strong communication, cross-department collaboration, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. Employees are expected to follow applicable safety compliance standards, support a culture of total safety, conduct business honestly and ethically in accordance with PSE’s core values and Code of Conduct, and meet regulatory obligations. This is a safety-sensitive position under RCW 49.44.240 and requires pre-employment drug screening, including screening for marijuana and marijuana metabolites. Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process. Projects may involve new construction, upgrades, uprates, and modifications to electric distribution and transmission systems, substations, gas pipelines, district regulators, other gas facilities, and generation facilities. The position offers a pay range of $80,200 to $115,800 and is eligible for annual goals-based incentive bonuses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
At least two years of relevant work experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Basic knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating, accounting, and finance principles.
Customer-oriented, positive, collaborative, and flexible approach; understanding of business issues driving project needs; and solid work ethic.
Ability to speak effectively in public to communicate technical information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Experience managing small projects or programs.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including techniques to build agreement between divergent points of view.
Ability to write clear, concise, direct narratives and reports.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills across one or multiple technical areas.
Negotiation and critical-thinking skills.
Knowledge of utility methods, techniques, and procedures related to budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.
Advanced project management training and Project Management or Construction Management certification from an accredited institution, such as PMI or a college.
General knowledge of techniques used to involve community members in the development of projects affecting their community.

Responsibilities

Coordinate resources and provide oversight and direction to team members.
Assemble and lead multidisciplinary project teams; identify project scope and determine logical actions to meet requirements and deadlines.
Facilitate communication between service providers and internal customers, including technical support as directed by a project manager.
Respond to customer concerns and work with appropriate parties to resolve them.
Facilitate technical assistance to internal and external customers in support of Project Managers or Senior Project Managers.
Apply general rules, standards, and guidelines to specific technical problems.
Report project and program progress as directed.
Gather, consolidate, and analyze facts related to project requirements.
Develop, manage, and forecast project schedules and budgets.
Support emergency response work as requested.
Manage wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles across PSE’s Washington State territory.
Conduct regular site visits and manage construction-related activities for wireless projects.
Draft and monitor medium-complexity contracts and manage contractor relationships to ensure deliverables meet schedule and quality standards.
Communicate technical information effectively in public.
Perform other duties as assigned.