Associate Project Manager

Company: PSEG
Location: Clifton
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 65313

Job Function/Category: Project Management

Employment Type: Exempt Full Time

This is an exciting time to be joining PSEG. Our commitments, which include safety, integrity, customer focus, and diversity & inclusion, are the fabric of our culture and help drive the success of our business. We are fortunate to have an outstanding workforce of diverse and highly skilled talent who move us forward in our operational excellence journey. PSEG has more than 12,000 employees who are dedicated to the communities we serve and embody our vision: People providing Safe, Reliable, Economic and Greener Energy. Job Summary

This opportunity is open to current PSEG employees only.

Note: This multi-level series (Grade Level 28- 30) includes the Associate Project Manager, Project Manager and Sr. Project Manager titles which is typically posted at the lowest level. The successful candidate is assigned the grade level based upon their skills and background as determined based upon the interview process.

The Associate Project Manager (APM) position is responsible for full life -cycle project management (plan, execute, close) of multi-discipline capital projects executed by P&C. Projects will generally be of low to mid-level complexity and the APM 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, 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.

This position will report directly to the Project Manager / Sr. Project Manager.
- Supervise and coach direct reports and manage assigned projects staff (indirect reports). - Lead Project Execution -organizing, directing and coordinating activities and resources, including permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning phases - 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

Job Responsibilities

Planning - Plan project execution including resources, scope, schedule, budget, safety, risk and expenditure and update/revise at routine intervals throughout project life cycle

Timely and relevant communication with project stakeholders - includes arrange and lead or participate in routine and ad-hoc meetings; ensure timely preparation and issue of reports on project status, progress and updated plans .

As an employee of PSE&G 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.

Within two years of hire into position, Project Management certification will be required

Will be included in DERC on-call coverage

Will be subject to DOT random drug testing

Safety Sensitive position

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must be willing to travel to project locations, off-site meetings, etc.

Job Specific Qualifications

- BS in Engineering or related experience in Utility industry or industry construction
- At least 6 years work experience in engineering / construction / operations in utility or a related field
- 2 years in project management support role; Working knowledge of company or industry engineering and design standards
- Strong planning and organizing skills
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be willing to travel
- Must have valid driver's license. Desired Qualifications:
- 3 years of underground or overhead transmission project experience or work in heavy industrial environments
- Previous leadership / supervisory experience
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM-PMI) or equivalent
- Understanding of PJM and Company rules for scheduling outages
- Advanced computer application knowledge, i.e. P6, MS Project, Access or other CPM/scheduling software
- MS in engineering/other discipline

Minimum Years of Experience

6 years of experience

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Disclaimer

Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made. If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.As an employee of PSE&G or 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.

This site ( http://www.pseg.com ) is strictly for candidates who are not currently PSEG employees. PSEG employees must apply for jobs internally through empower which can be accessed through the mypseg homepage by clicking on the employee center tab, then under the empower header, choose careers.

Business needs may cause PSEG to cancel or delay filling position at any time during the selection process.

Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made. If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legal protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics included, 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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