Associate Project Manager

PSEG Long Island LLC; Bethpage (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

PSEG Long Island is seeking an Associate Project Manager / Project Manager to lead full life-cycle management of multi-discipline capital projects within Electric T&D. Responsibilities span initiation to closeout, delivering scope on time and within budget across Inside Plant, Outside Plant and system restoration tasks.

Strong PM and engineering background is essential. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering or 6+ years in the field, or 10+ years without a degree, with PMP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; 6 years of engineering, capital construction, PM, or supervisory experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of project management, capital construction, utility or technical supervisory experience in the utility industry.
• Strong knowledge of PM, engineering, construction methods, budgeting, planning, scheduling and estimating.
• Substation/ transmission design and construction processes knowledge.
• Ability to lead complex projects and coordinate with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage transmission, substation, control and protection, interconnection, distribution, and generation capital projects.
• Lead project execution: organize, direct and coordinate permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning.
• Plan project execution: resources, scope, schedule, budget, safety, risk; update throughout lifecycle.
• Develop milestones and detailed schedules; identify task interdependencies.
• Monitor progress against plan; manage risks and changes; ensure funding compliance.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to maintain relationships.
• Ensure compliance with DOE 10 CFR 810 where applicable.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & budgeting

Communication skills

Leadership

Matrix organization experience

Contract understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

10 years related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Project

P6

MS Office (Access)

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We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s 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 offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

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 designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k), 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

The Associate Project Manager (APM) / Project Manager (PM) position is responsible for full life -cycle project management (Initiation, execute, closeout) of multi-discipline capital projects executed by the Electric T&D – Projects & Construction (P&C) line of business. Projects will typically be Inside Plant, Outside Plant Distribution and/or Transmission Projects, or System Failures with low to mid-level complexity and the APM/PM is accountable for delivering required scope within approved budget and schedule at specified quality grade in accordance with established Company policies and procedures.

Through integrated planning and effective coordination with other functional groups, the APM/PM supports safe execution of project activities; highest levels of service reliability, customer service and community relationship; compliance with all permits and environmental and other Federal, State, and local regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages a diverse range of major transmission, substation, control and protection, interconnection, distribution and generation capital projects.
• Lead Project Execution–organizing, directing and coordinating activities and resources, including permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning phases.
• Planning – plan project execution including resources, scope, schedule, budget, safety, risk and expenditure and update/revise at routine intervals throughout project life cycle.
• Leads the development of key milestone and detailed project schedules identifying project tasks and their interdependencies.
• Monitor/Control – measure project progress against plan (scope, cost, schedule performance, safety); risks response; respond to change request; ensure project is within authorized funding and other corporate compliance requirements.
• Leads or assists functional areas on major system repair efforts on failed transmission circuits and substations as requested by senior management.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with and understanding of contracts: Lump Sum, Engineering, Procure and Construct (EPC), Unit Cost, Time and Material/Equipment.
• As an employee of PSEG Long Island you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
• Safety Sensitive position / Will be subject to DOT random drug testing.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with 6 years of engineering, capital construction, project management or technical supervisory experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of project management, capital construction, utility or technical supervisory experience in the utility industry.
• In-depth knowledge and relevant experience in project management, engineering, construction methods, budgeting, cost control, planning, scheduling and estimating.
• Comprehensive knowledge of substation and/or transmission and distribution design and engineering, procurement, or construction related processes.
• Demonstrated project leadership ; ability to lead complex projects and interact and drive deliverables with all managerial levels, including Senior Management, both internally as well as externally.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. both external and internal).
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license and a safe and satisfactory driving history.
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.
• 4 years of Inside Plant, Overhead and/or underground outside plant distribution, Transmission project experience, or work in heavy industrial environments
• T&D experience in utility industry or relater experience
• Experience in Project Management and managing capital projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Preferred Knowledge of Electrical: construction, operations, equipment, and materials.
• Knowledge of Article VII and SEQRA requirement.
• Ability to understand engineering systems/drawings.
• Understanding Company rules for scheduling outages.
• Advanced computer application knowledge, i.e. P6, MS Project, Access or other Critical Path Method/scheduling software.
• MS degree in Engineering /other discipline or advanced degree.

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 andnot 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, 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.
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