Fleet Project Manager II

Puget Sound Energy; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy in Washington state seeks a Fleet Project Manager II to lead vehicle build projects from concept to deployment, coordinating with Fleet, Operations, vendors, and end users to define specifications that balance safety, reliability, and cost. The role includes inspecting plans, resolving issues, and guiding replacement strategy as part of fleet lifecycle initiatives.

This safety‑sensitive position requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong PM skills, with experience in budgeting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent.
• Strong project management skills and training.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, scheduling, and project accounting.
• Experience leading cross-functional or matrixed teams.
• Ability to manage capital and O&M budgeting and cost-center allocation.
• Commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates vehicle build projects from initial need through specification, ordering, upfitting, delivery, and deployment.
• Develops vehicle and equipment specifications with fleet, operations, end users, manufacturers, dealers, and upfitters.
• Maintains vehicle build standards for safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinates inspections, delivery, and deployment of new vehicles and equipment.
• Provides timely project status updates to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Supports fleet planning, budgeting, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder communication

Capital budgeting

O&M budgeting

Safety commitment

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMI or Construction Management Certification

Job description

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's Project Delivery team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Fleet Project Manager II position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

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).

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is $82,000.00-$136,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page- Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at [e-mail] or 425-462-3017.