Project Manager II - Wireless Collocation Substation

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

7d•$82,000 - $136,300•Onsite

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Project Manager II for their New Product Development team, specializing in Wireless Collocation Substation projects. This role involves leading wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles throughout PSE's territory, with a particular focus on wireless sites within PSE-owned substations. The Project Manager II will work independently, guided by senior staff, acting as the central coordinator between various internal departments (including Substation, Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources) and external customers to ensure successful project execution. Key responsibilities include conducting regular site visits, overseeing all construction activities for wireless projects, drafting and monitoring medium-complexity contracts, and managing contractor relationships to meet timelines and quality standards. The position requires upholding safety compliance, promoting a culture of total safety, and conducting business ethically and in accordance with regulatory obligations. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
At least four years relevant work experience including managing simple projects.
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.
Basic knowledge in project management discipline to effectively arrange resources and manage multiple simple to medium complexity projects in a cross-functional environment.
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 Electrical Engineering, Project Management or related discipline
Understanding of Substation operations
Experience managing complex construction 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.
Identifies the scope of an assigned project and decides logical action to meet project requirements and deadlines.
Communicate and manage the customer relationship as the primary point of contact.
Accurately identify customer needs, set reasonable expectations, identify potential issues and share alternatives.
Facilitates communication between service providers and internal customers, which may include technical support at the direction of a senior project manager.
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.