Project Manager I - Collocation

About the role

Puget Sound Energy's New Product Development team is hiring a Project Manager I for its collocation projects. The role manages wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles across PSE's Washington State territory, working under the guidance of senior staff and Project Managers II and III. It coordinates with internal departments such as Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning and Energy Resources, as well as external customers. The position is hybrid (Washington-based) and involves regular site visits.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate resources, give oversight and direction to team members, and assemble and lead multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Define the scope of each project and decide the actions needed to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Facilitate communication between service providers and internal customers, including technical support and responding to customer concerns.
• Manage schedules and budgets, develop forecasts, and report on project and program progress.
• Draft and monitor medium-complexity contracts and manage contractor relationships so deliverables meet timelines and quality standards.
• Support emergency response work and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least two years of relevant work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Basic knowledge of scheduling, estimating, accounting and finance principles.
• Desired: engineering, project management or related degree; experience managing small projects or programs; advanced project management training or certification (e.g., PMI); knowledge of utility budgeting, procurement and contract administration.

Required skills

• Scheduling, estimating and budgeting.
• Contract drafting and monitoring.
• Project management (utilities or telecommunications preferred).

What we offer

• Pay range of $80,200 to $115,800, with eligibility for annual goal-based incentive bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and short- and long-term disability insurance, plus optional supplemental life and accident insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) and a cash balance retirement plan.