Project Manager II - Wireless Collocation Substation
Puget Sound Energy, Burlington, WA, United States
Job Description
Project Manager II – Wireless Collocation Substation
Lead wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles throughout PSE's territory, focusing on sites within PSE-owned substations. Serve as central coordinator between internal departments (Substation, Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, Energy Resources) and external customers to execute defined project scopes. Conduct site visits, oversee construction activities, draft and monitor medium‑complexity contracts, manage contractor relationships, and ensure safety compliance and regulatory obligations.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate resources, provide oversight and direction to team members.
Identify scope and determine logical action to meet project requirements and deadlines.
Communicate and manage the customer relationship as primary point of contact.
Accurately identify customer needs, set reasonable expectations, identify potential issues, and share alternatives.
Facilitate communication between service providers and internal customers, including technical support under direction of senior project manager.
Respond to customer concerns and work with appropriate parties for resolution.
Facilitate technical assistance to internal and external customers.
Apply general rules, standards and guidelines to specific technical problems.
Report on project and program progress as directed.
Gather, consolidate, and analyze facts in relation to project requirements.
Responsible for schedule and budget development, management and forecasting.
Support emergency response work as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
At least four years relevant work experience including managing simple projects.
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.
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, positive, team-oriented and collaborative attitude, flexibility, understanding of business issues driving the need for the project, and solid work ethic expected.
Desired Qualifications
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 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.
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).
Benefits
Competitive salary range $82,000.00–$136,300.00 and eligible for annual, goals‑based incentive bonuses.
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
Optional supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) investment option and cash balance retirement plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425‑462‑3017.
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Project Manager II – Wireless Collocation Substation
Lead wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles throughout PSE's territory, focusing on sites within PSE-owned substations. Serve as central coordinator between internal departments (Substation, Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, Energy Resources) and external customers to execute defined project scopes. Conduct site visits, oversee construction activities, draft and monitor medium‑complexity contracts, manage contractor relationships, and ensure safety compliance and regulatory obligations.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate resources, provide oversight and direction to team members.
Identify scope and determine logical action to meet project requirements and deadlines.
Communicate and manage the customer relationship as primary point of contact.
Accurately identify customer needs, set reasonable expectations, identify potential issues, and share alternatives.
Facilitate communication between service providers and internal customers, including technical support under direction of senior project manager.
Respond to customer concerns and work with appropriate parties for resolution.
Facilitate technical assistance to internal and external customers.
Apply general rules, standards and guidelines to specific technical problems.
Report on project and program progress as directed.
Gather, consolidate, and analyze facts in relation to project requirements.
Responsible for schedule and budget development, management and forecasting.
Support emergency response work as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
At least four years relevant work experience including managing simple projects.
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.
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, positive, team-oriented and collaborative attitude, flexibility, understanding of business issues driving the need for the project, and solid work ethic expected.
Desired Qualifications
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 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.
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).
Benefits
Competitive salary range $82,000.00–$136,300.00 and eligible for annual, goals‑based incentive bonuses.
Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
Optional supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) investment option and cash balance retirement plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425‑462‑3017.
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