Project Manager II - Collocation

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

89d•$82,000 - $136,300

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy’s New Product Development team is hiring a Project Manager II to manage wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles throughout PSE’s Washington State territory. Working under the guidance of senior staff and a Project Manager III, this role coordinates with internal departments—including Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources—and external customers to execute defined project scopes. The position includes regular site visits across the territory, management of construction-related activities for wireless projects, drafting and monitoring medium-complexity contracts, and oversight of contractor relationships to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables. The role requires strong communication skills, project management experience (preferably in utilities or telecommunications), and the ability to collaborate across departments while meeting company standards and regulatory requirements. The employee must uphold safety compliance standards, support a culture of total safety, conduct business honestly and ethically in accordance with PSE’s Code of Conduct, and perform duties consistent with regulatory obligations. This is a safety-sensitive position under RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening, including screening for marijuana and marijuana metabolites. Site visits are required throughout PSE’s Washington State territory. Specific work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
At least four years of relevant work experience, including managing simple projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Basic knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating, accounting, and finance principles.
Basic knowledge of project management sufficient to arrange resources and manage multiple simple-to-medium-complexity projects in a cross-functional environment.
Customer-oriented, positive, team-oriented, and collaborative approach; flexibility; understanding of the business issues driving project needs; and a solid work ethic.
Ability to collaborate across departments and maintain compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

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 the ability to build agreement among divergent points of view.
Ability to write clear, concise, and direct narratives and reports.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills in one or multiple technical areas.
Negotiating and critical-thinking skills.
Knowledge of utility methods, techniques, and procedures for budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.
Advanced project management training and a Project Management or Construction Management certification from an accredited institution, such as PMI or a college.
Project management experience in utilities or telecommunications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate resources and provide oversight and direction to team members.
Identify project scope and determine logical actions to meet project requirements and deadlines.
Manage the customer relationship as the primary point of contact.
Identify customer needs, set reasonable expectations, identify potential issues, and communicate alternatives.
Facilitate communication between service providers and internal customers, including technical support at the direction of a senior project manager.
Respond to customer concerns and work with appropriate parties to resolve them.
Facilitate technical assistance for internal and external customers.
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 and related construction activities.
Conduct regular site visits throughout PSE’s Washington State territory.
Draft and monitor medium-complexity contracts and manage contractor relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.