Project Manager P&C

PSEG•Newark, NJ

1d•$121,200 - $199,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Manage strategic projects related to PSE&G and Utility initiatives, overseeing and coordinating work from scoping and planning through implementation and close-out. The role includes developing change-management plans and reporting methods, coordinating implementation of Utility strategic objectives, and tracking their metrics and results. The successful candidate will support Utility lines of business in achieving scorecard results and business objectives while meeting company standards, safe-work practices, laws, regulations, budgets, and schedules. Within Corporate Development, the role supports identifying, evaluating, and delivering transmission opportunities within and beyond PSEG’s service territory. The Project Manager builds networks to surface opportunities, assesses their feasibility and strategic alignment, presents recommendations to leadership, and coordinates cross-functional teams to prepare responses to competitive solicitations. The position manages commercial transmission development and construction projects from initiation through commissioning and final turnover. The portfolio may include substations, underground cables, overhead transmission lines, and onshore horizontal directional drills. Responsibilities include coordinating engineering, contingency planning, permitting, procurement, stakeholder outreach, construction, commissioning, project agreements, plans, and schedules; managing project development and group O&M budgets; and holding project reviews with internal teams and external clients. The Project Manager coordinates bid specifications and procurement of materials and services and oversees contractor and vendor performance. The role also manages or coordinates labor relations, safety, quality, risk, permitting and licensing, outage planning, scope changes, environmental compliance, public relations, progress reporting, and project close-out. The employee represents PSEG before government agencies, public officials, planning and zoning boards, and other regulatory bodies, and may provide testimony to obtain project approvals. Ethical practices and compliance with PSEG standards and applicable regulations are expected throughout the project lifecycle. This position is being considered for current PSEG employees only. It is a safety-sensitive position subject to DOT random drug testing, and requires compliance with Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR 810 and a valid driver’s license. During emergency restoration efforts, employees may be assigned duties outside their routine responsibilities and may work a schedule different from normal operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
6 to 12 years of utility-industry engineering, construction, operations, or project-management experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of inside-plant and/or outside-plant engineering, procurement, and construction-related processes, or equivalent.
Proven management experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
General knowledge of basic computer applications, including the MS Office Suite.
Obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within 12 months of the start date if not already certified.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Compliance with Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.
Subject to DOT random drug testing; this is a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Unit agreements.
Understanding of PJM rules for scheduling transmission outages and PJM’s process for generation interconnection requests.
Advanced computer application knowledge, such as P6, MS Project, Access, or other CPM/scheduling software.
Master’s degree in engineering or another discipline, or an MBA.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Responsibilities

Manage strategic PSE&G and Utility projects from scoping through implementation and close-out.
Develop change-management plans and reporting methodologies for assigned projects and initiatives.
Identify, prioritize, and coordinate implementation of Utility strategic objectives and report on related metrics and measures.
Support Utility lines of business in achieving scorecard results and business objectives while meeting company standards, regulations, budget, and schedule requirements.
Build and maintain networks to identify transmission opportunities; vet opportunities for feasibility and strategic alignment; and present recommendations to leadership.
Prepare responses to competitive solicitations by developing technical solutions and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Manage commercial transmission development and construction projects from initiation through commissioning and final turnover.
Oversee project activities involving design engineering, contingency planning, permitting, procurement, stakeholder outreach, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
Manage project development budgets and the group’s O&M budget.
Manage a portfolio that may include substations, underground cables, overhead transmission lines, and onshore horizontal directional drills.
Conduct internal and external project review meetings; monitor progress, address issues, and maintain alignment with project goals.
Maintain and monitor project agreements, plans, and schedules, proactively resolving issues and engaging stakeholders.
Coordinate bid specifications for materials and services and manage contractor and vendor performance.
Oversee or coordinate labor relations, safety, quality control, project risk management, permitting and licensing, outage planning, scope change control, environmental compliance, public relations, progress reporting, and project close-out.
Represent PSEG in meetings with state and federal agencies, public officials, planning and zoning boards, and other regulatory bodies; provide testimony as needed to secure approvals.
Apply PSEG’s Standards for Business Controls and Standards of Integrity throughout project development and execution.
Maintain compliance with company standards, safe work practices, and applicable government laws and regulations.