Sr Manager Outside Plant Project Management

Requisition

: 82250

PSEG Company

: PSEG Long Island

Salary Range

: $ 137,000

Work Location Category

: Hybrid Flexible

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.

In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:

- Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.

- Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week.

- Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits eligible the first of the month coincident with or following your date of hire., designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

Manage a project team and portfolio of capital projects on the electric transmission, distribution and substation system. The position provides oversight and coordination of all activities related to the successful completion of the assigned project(s) within a portfolio and direct reports to execute those projects from cradle to grave including but not limited to budget development, design engineering, contingency planning (as needed), permitting, procurement, outreach, and construction. The candidate will achieve the desired results of the assigned projects through the use of PSEG's Values and Behavioral Standards, sound management practices and skills, and a demonstrated commitment to collaborative teamwork. Successful candidate will support the Projects and Construction Project Management team in accomplishing the desired scorecard results and ensure the quality of work performed is in compliance with all Company standards, procedures, safe work practices, and government laws and regulations while successfully managing project budget and schedule adherence.

Job Responsibilities

- Responsible and fully accountable for the full life-cycle management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from time of assignment to commissioning, close-out, and turnover to client/Division operations.

- Responsible for ensuring that project objectives are successfully achieved safely, environmentally compliant and within scope, schedule and budget adherence.

- Demonstrate strong leadership skills in successfully managing project teams and direct reports.

- Conduct staff meetings and review meetings with internal and external clients.

- Maintain and monitor project agreements, plans and schedules, conduct project reviews, resolve issues and get required associates and groups involved to ensure that the assigned projects are professionally and comprehensively planned.

- Coordinate the preparation of bid specifications for the procurement of material and services.

- Manage contractor and vendor performance, labor relations, safety, quality Control, project risk, permitting and licensing, outage planning, scope change Control, environmental compliance, public relations, progress reporting, budgets, execution and close.

- Represent the Company in meetings with State and Federal Agencies, the general public and public officials and other regulatory bodies as required to obtain necessary project approvals.

Job Specific Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering

- Minimum of 10 years utility engineering, construction, operations and/or project management experience and a minimum of 5 years demonstrated leadership experience

- Proficient in relevant software e.g. Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Project)

- Detailed knowledge of project management processes and procedures used to plan, budget, schedule and execute electric utility system improvement projects

- Detailed working knowledge of the operation of electric substations, electric transmission and distribution systems

- Knowledge of specification and contract enforcement, applicable technical standards, OSHA and other regulatory statutes

- Knowledge of trade agreements, procedures, techniques, work methods and standards used in the construction industry

- Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings and convey interpretations to contractors

- Ability to investigate and solve construction problems in a timely manner with minimum dependence on others

- Strong administrative skills for effective monitoring of contractor progress, cost control and contractual interpretation matters

- Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong negotiation skills; skills in claims prevention, defense and resolution; strong customer service skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management; ability to assess, develop and motivate people

- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

- Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Desired

- Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Unit agreements - IBEW and OPEIU

- Advanced computer application knowledge, i.e. P6, MS Project, Access or other CPM/scheduling software. Operating experience working with SAP

- MS in engineering or MBA

- P.E. License

- PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

- Knowledge of electric system operations and procedures for submitting for line and equipment clearances on transmission and distribution facilities

- Experience in fact finding including knowledge and understanding of where to find and how to present relevant information

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.

For all roles, PSEGLI’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.

Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.

PSEGLI is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

PSEGLI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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