Project Manager

PSEG Long Island; Bethpage (NY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

PSEG Long Island is seeking a Project Manager within the Project and Construction organization to oversee the Electric Transmission and Distribution capital portfolio. The role requires leading projects through design, permitting, procurement, outreach, and construction, ensuring execution aligns with PMO procedures and company standards.

The successful candidate will guide project teams through full lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional groups, and maintaining compliance with safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with 8 years of engineering, construction, project management or supervisory experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 13 years of engineering, construction, project management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership capability.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in project management, budgeting, planning, scheduling and estimating.
• Interact with all managerial levels in a matrix organization.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Compliance with the Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of major transmission, substation, control and protection, interconnection, distribution and generation capital projects.
• Identify required resources, assemble core project team and manage cross functional matrix teams.
• Ensure all aspects of assigned projects are managed, integrated and performed in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Lead or assist functional areas on major system repair efforts on failed transmission circuits and substations.
• Lead the preparation of project execution plans and milestones.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders.
• Understand contracts: Lump Sum, EPC, Unit Cost, Time and Materials.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

13 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Requisition : 82684

PSEG Company : PSEG Long Island

Salary Range : $ 121,200 - $ 199,200

Work Location Category : Hybrid

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:

• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.

• 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

This position is in the Project and Construction organization. Candidate will provide overall project management for assigned projects within the Utility’s Electric Transmission and Distribution capital portfolio.

The position provides project management of all activities related to the successful completion of assigned project(s) including but not limited to design, engineering, contingency planning, permitting, procurement, outreach, and construction.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound project management skills in leading project teams through full project lifecycle; from business case and capital approval process, through development and execution of project plans and project closeout. Candidate will achieve the desired results through strict adherence to the Projects and Construction and Project Management Office Procedures, PSEG Long Island Values and Behavioral Standards, and a total commitment to teamwork. The candidate shall ensure that the quality and quantity of work performed is in compliance with Company standards and procedures, safe work practices, and government laws and regulation with focus on result measurement and the use of Balanced Scorecard methodology.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of major transmission, substation, control and protection, interconnection, distribution and generation capital projects.

• Identify required resources, assemble core project team and manage cross functional matrix teams involving a broad range of engineering and construction disciplines.

• Assure all aspects of assigned projects (material, engineering, permits, regulatory requirements and filings, land acquisitions, contractors, labor, system communications, clearances, customer notifications) are managed, integrated and performed in a timely and cost effective manner to achieve successful completion.

• Lead or assist functional areas on major system repair efforts on failed transmission circuits and substations as requested by senior management.

• Lead the preparation of project execution plans to define overall project objectives based on approved budgets and established priorities.

• Lead the development of key milestone and detailed project schedules identifying project tasks and their interdependencies.

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Work with and understanding of contracts: Lump Sum, Engineering, Procure and Construct (EPC), Unit Cost, Time and Material/Equipment.

• Participate in all required storm restoration activities Safety Sensitive position/Will be subject to DOT random drug testing.

Roles that include NERC CIP responsibilities:

• Own functional tasks on day-to-day compliance with the all the NERC Standard's Requirements assigned.

• Serve as contact for all assigned compliance activities. Coordinate the reviews and approvals as specified in Standard Requirements.

• Ensure required policies/procedures are followed and that any local dept-level procedures encompassing the NERC Compliance Standards Requirements are up to date.

• Provide materials for required reviews and approvals of all assigned compliance activities for submission.

• Work with SME Mgrs and Lead SME Contributor on functional day-to-day compliance activities to ensure all are effectively coordinated, sustained in the LOB.

• Provide updated and approved input to the Lead SME for the Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets, CIP Evidence Request Tool, O&P Evidence Tracking Sheet and for all assigned NERC Standard. Includes FERC, NERC, NPCC, LIPA, NY State, DHS.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with 8 years of engineering, construction, project management or supervisory experience.

• In lieu of a degree, 13 years of engineering, construction, project management or supervisory experience.

• Strong leadership capability.

• In-depth knowledge and relevant experience in project management, engineering, construction methods, budgeting, cost control, planning, scheduling and estimating.

• Interact with all managerial levels, including Senior Management, both internally as well as externally.

• Work in a matrix organization.

• Work under stressful situations and continually meet deadlines.

• Create a high-energy team and foster open communication.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. both external and internal).

• Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.

• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license with a safe and satisfactory driving record.

• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Desired

• 6 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

• Understanding of NYISO rules for the scheduling of Transmission Outages

• Negotiating experience

• Knowledge of Electrical: construction, operations, equipment, materials

• Knowledge of Article VII and SEQRA requirements

• Ability to understand complex engineering systems/drawings

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified

• P.E. License

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, 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 [e-mail].

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email [e-mail]. 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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