Project Manager I, Clean Energy

Job Description

The Project Manager Position I directs and manages the processes and activities of clean energy projects. Project development may be guided with the assistance of the senior department staff.  With guidance of PM or Senior PM, 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 PM or Senior PM, assists in coordination and communication tasks with other departments such as Engineering, Real Estate, Environmental, Permitting, System Planning, and Energy Resources. May draft simple contracts, monitor contracts and contractors.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates resources, provides oversight and direction to team members.
• Assembles and leads multi-disciplinary project teams.  Identifies the scope of an assigned project and decides logical action to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Facilitates communication between service providers and internal customers, which may include technical support at the direction of a project manager.
• Responds to customer concerns and works with appropriate parties for resolution.
• In support of PMs or Senior PMs, 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.
• Assist to compile scope, schedule and budget for EV, Solar and DER projects.
• Supports emergency response work as requested.
• Compiles technical documentation for generation interconnection agreements.
• Work with PSE standards, engineering and field operation teams to assemble Interconnection Agreements in accordance with PSE’s Technical Interoperability Interconnection Requirements (TIIR)  and other interconnection process documents such as flow charts, checklists and Job Aids.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation and maintenance requirements for EV vehicles and generation assets.
• Utilizes core PSE SAP software to compile, proof and send billing documents to customer/developers.
• Ability to speak effectively in public to communicate technical information.
• Projects may involve new construction, upgrades, updates and modifications of the electric distribution and transmission system; substations; and other distribution equipment.
• Supports interconnection programs through achievement of strategic goals and program deliverables. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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 in 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).
• Ability to form feasibility estimates and create interconnection plans based on customer generation or load requests.
• Ability to Proof read for grammar, context and continuity.  
• Provides document formatting of highly technical documents containing tables, pictures, figures and maps.
• Excellent Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Proactive problem solving experience. 

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