Project Manager I - Pole Services

The Project Manager Position I directs and manages the processes and activities of projects of limited scope. Project development may be guided with the assistance of the senior department staff.With the guidance of the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, the individual in this role manages and executes projects with a clearly defined scope of work, which may involve multiple internal customers or departments, as well as external customers.Under the guidance of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, this individual assists in coordination and communication tasks with other departments such as Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources. This individual may draft simple contracts, as well as monitor contracts and contractors.

The Project Manager I is responsible for upholding the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Additionally, they promote and support a culture of total safety.

The Project Manager I demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. They ensure 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.

• Coordinateresources and provideoversight and direction to team members.
• Assembleand leadmulti-disciplinary project teams.Identifythe scope of an assigned project and decidelogical action to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Facilitatecommunication between service providers and internal customers, which may include technical support at the direction of a project manager.
• Respondto customer concerns and workwith appropriate parties for resolution.
• In support of PMs or Senior PMs, facilitatetechnical assistance to internal and external customers.
• Applygeneral rules, standards and guidelines to specific technical problems.
• Reporton project and program progress as directed.
• Gather, consolidate,and analyzefacts in relation to project requirements.
• Responsible for schedule and budget development, management, and forecasting.
• Supportemergency response work as requested.
• Performother duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• At least two years relevant work experience.
• 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.
• 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).