Fleet Project Manager II

Job Description

The Fleet Project Manager II will lead vehicle build projects from initial concept through specification, ordering, upfitting, delivery, and deployment. They will collaborate closely with Fleet, Operations, end users, manufacturers, dealers, and upfitters to develop vehicle and equipment specifications that promote safety, consistency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, they will coordinate inspections, resolve vendor and production issues, and keep stakeholders informed with timely project updates. Beyond individual builds, the Fleet Project Manager II will contribute to broader fleet strategy—supporting vehicle replacement planning, lifecycle initiatives, and the evaluation of new technologies like alternative fuel and electric vehicles. They will help identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce downtime, and enhance the customer experience, all while ensuring compliance with company policy and DOT regulations. This role may also involve mentoring Fleet Coordinators, supporting emergency response needs, and participating in an on-call rotation for after-hours fleet support. 

All PSE employees are expected to uphold the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promote and support a culture of total safety. Additionally, employees need to demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. All duties are to be 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

• Leads and coordinates vehicle build projects from initial operational need through specification, ordering, upfitting, delivery, and deployment.
• Works closely with Fleet, Operations, end users, manufacturers, dealers, and upfitters to develop vehicle and equipment specifications.
• Develops and maintains vehicle build standards to promote consistency, safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinates inspections, acceptance, delivery, and deployment of new vehicles and equipment.
• Identifies opportunities to improve vehicle specifications and build processes based on operational feedback and fleet performance.
• Works with vendors to resolve production, quality, warranty, delivery, and specification issues.
• Provides timely and accurate project status updates to sponsors, customers, leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Identifies project risks and develops solutions to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, safety, and operations.
• Supports fleet planning, resourcing, supply, procurement, and subcontractor management efforts as needed.
• Partners with leadership to manage capital and O&M forecasts and provide regular financial and project reporting.
• Provides guidance on fleet programs, vehicle specifications, replacement strategies, and operational priorities in support of vehicle replacement planning and fleet lifecycle initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities to improve fleet processes, standardize vehicle builds, reduce vehicle downtime, and improve the customer experience.
• Supports the evaluation and implementation of new fleet technologies, including alternative fuel and electric vehicles where appropriate.
• May mentor and support Fleet Coordinators and other project managers involved in fleet initiatives.
• Ensures fleet builds and projects adhere to company policy as well as federal, state, local, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Supports fleet safety initiatives and compliance requirements.
• Supports emergency response operations and other critical fleet needs. On call rotation for after-hours Fleet related calls.
• Travels to PSE offsite locations and drives company pool vehicles as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, or relevant field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Strong project management skills and training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, scheduling, and project accounting.
• Experience leading diverse, cross-functional or matrixed teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of team management and communication techniques to build agreement between divergent points of view.
• Experience working with capital and O&M budgeting and cost-center allocation scenarios.
• Skilled in guiding leaders, employees, vendors, and business partners to achieve program goals and initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Valid driver’s license.

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 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).

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