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The Project Manager II manages wireless radio and antenna installation projects on utility poles throughout PSE's Washington State territory. Working under the guidance of senior staff and Project Manager III, this role coordinates with multiple internal departments (Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources) and external customers to execute defined project scopes. The position involves conducting regular site visits throughout the territory, managing all construction-related activities for wireless projects, drafting and monitoring medium-complexity contracts, and managing contractor relationships to ensure project deliverables meet timelines and quality standards. This role requires strong communication skills, project management experience (preferably in utilities or telecommunications), and the ability to collaborate across departments while maintaining compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.  Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

This job is considered “safety sensitive” as defined in RCW 49.44.240 and is subject to pre-employment drug screening that includes screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• Experience managing small 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).