Project Manager P&C

PSEG; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

PSEG is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic transmission initiatives, coordinating across planning, engineering, real estate, permitting and scheduling. The role ensures budget discipline and timely delivery in alignment with corporate objectives.

The ideal candidate has 6–12 years of utility project management experience, PMP readiness, and strong communication with stakeholders. Hybrid workstyle and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering.
• Minimum 6–12 years in utility engineering, construction, operations or project management.
• Knowledge of inside/outside plant engineering, procurement and construction processes.
• Proven management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• General knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Expected to obtain a PMP certification within 12 months.
• Subject to DOT random drug testing; safety sensitive position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Compliance with 10 CFR 810.

Responsibilities

• Manage key strategic projects related to PSE&G/Utility initiatives from cradle to grave.
• Identify, prioritize and coordinate implementation efforts for top utility objectives.
• Oversee project budget, schedule and change management reporting.
• Coordinate bid specs and manage contractor and vendor performance.
• Represent PSEG in meetings with regulators and public officials; ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering/MBA

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling software

Job description

Requisition: 84434

PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp

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 from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental 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

At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered.

Manage key strategic projects related to overarching PSE&G/Utility initiatives. The position provides oversight and coordination of all activities related to the successful completion of assigned project(s) and initiatives from cradle to grave, including but not limited the scoping, implementation and development of a change management plan and reporting methodology. Responsible for identifying, prioritizing and coordinating implementation efforts for the top Utility strategic objectives, as well as the reporting and metrics/measures of those efforts. The candidate will achieve the desired results of the assigned projects through the use of PSEG's Values and Behavioral Standards, sound project management practices and skills, and a demonstrated commitment to collaborative teamwork. Successful candidate will support the Utility lines of business in accomplishing the desired scorecard results and business objectives, 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

• The Corporate Development Group is responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering transmission opportunities both within and beyond PSEG’s service territory. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines to manage projects from inception through commissioning successfully.

• In this role, the candidate will focus on building and maintaining a strong network to identify new transmission opportunities, vetting these opportunities for feasibility and alignment with strategic goals, and presenting well-supported recommendations to leadership. A critical aspect of the position involves preparing responses to competitive solicitations, which requires the development of technical solutions and close coordination with cross-functional teams, including system planning, engineering, design, real estate, permitting, outreach, estimating, and scheduling. The candidate will be expected to foster strong partnerships internally and externally to support the growth and success of PSEG’s transmission portfolio.

• The candidate will manage projects related to the development and construction of commercial transmission projects in which the company invests. This includes full oversight and coordination of activities from project initiation to close-out, encompassing design engineering, contingency planning, permitting, procurement, stakeholder outreach, construction, commissioning, and final project turnover. The role requires effective budget management, including both project development budgets and the group’s O&M budget, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with company objectives.

• This position requires the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of projects, which may include substations, underground cables, overhead transmission lines, and onshore horizontal directional drills (HDDs). The candidate will conduct regular project review meetings, both internally and with external clients, to monitor progress, address issues, and ensure alignment with project goals. They will maintain and monitor project agreements, plans, and schedules, proactively resolving issues and engaging the necessary stakeholders to ensure projects are comprehensively planned and executed.

• In addition to project management, the candidate will coordinate the preparation of bid specifications for the procurement of materials and services and will manage contractor and vendor performance. This includes overseeing labor relations, safety, quality control, project risk management, permitting and licensing, outage planning, scope change control, environmental compliance, public relations, progress reporting, and project close-out activities.

• The candidate will represent PSEG in meetings with state and federal agencies, public officials, planning and zoning boards, and other regulatory bodies, providing testimony as needed to secure project approvals. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain effective communication with all project participants. The candidate will apply a working knowledge of PSEG’s Standards for Business Controls and Standards of Integrity in all aspects of project development and execution, ensuring ethical practices and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Specific Qualifications

• BS in Engineering.

• A minimum of 6 years to 12 years of utility industry engineering, construction, operations or project management experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of inside plant and/or outside plant engineering, procurement, and construction-related processes, or equivalent.

• Proven management experience.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• General knowledge of basic computer applications, i.e., MS Office Suite.

• Expected to obtain a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, if not already certified within 12 months of start date.

• Will be subject to DOT random drug testing. Safety Sensitive position.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

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

Desired

• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Unit agreements.

• Understanding of PJM rules for the scheduling of Transmission Outages and PJM’s process for generation interconnection requests.

• Advanced computer application knowledge, i.e. P6, MS Project, Access or other CPM/scheduling software.

• MS in engineering/other discipline or MBA. P.E. License.

• PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

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 (https://corporate.pseg.com/-/media/PSEG/Corporate/Careers/Careers At PSEG/AppendixAtoPart810_ Title10) 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, you should be aware that during emergency 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.

For all roles, PSEG’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 Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG 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.

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