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Puget Sound Energy, Inc Project Manager III in Clyde Hill, Washington
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sOperations Supportteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenProject Manager IIIposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description The Project Manager III oversees service provider contracts for designated work scope, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed established performance standards while serving as the primary liaison between service providers and PSE's internal and external customers. Key responsibilities include managing customer complaint resolution, supervising Time and Equipment operations, supporting budget and forecasting activities, processing invoice approvals, and evaluating service provider requests for changes to unit descriptions and pricing structures. The ideal candidate will drive continuous process improvements and serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to other departments on service provider contract terms, interpretations, and field operations. This role also encompasses audit responsibilities to monitor service provider performance and ensures proper interpretation and application of all applicable PSE rates and tariffs. 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 Assembles and leads multi-disciplinary project teams. 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. Perform effective upfront project planning and advocacy of PSE's operational objectives to minimize costs and change orders, identify risks, and maximize efficiency through negotiation and conflict resolution. Validate and refine the scope of an assigned project and decides logical action to meet project requirements and deadlines. Recognizes technical issues that impact the projects under their leadership, and obtains resources to mitigate project risks. Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements. Applies general rules, standards and guidelines to specific technical problems. Communicate technical information clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences, sometimes in public settings. 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. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. At least six years relevant work experience, including managing simple to medium complexity projects. 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. General knowledge and experience in scheduling, estimating, accounting and finance principles.<