{"id":1374023,"url":"https://alion.io/job/portland-general-electric-pge-associate-construction-projectprogram-manager","title":"Associate Construction Project/Program Manager","company":{"id":1802974,"name":"Portland General Electric","domain":"portlandgeneral.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/portlandgeneral","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":13,"computed_at":"2026-10-12T06:55:09Z"}},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Portland, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":54000,"max_usd":100000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1181},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"SharePoint","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-28T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-28","last_verified_at":"2026-10-12T18:19:25Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":45,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":45},"description":"At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.\nSummary\nProject Management, Construction at PGE uses a scalable project managementmethodologyto deliver critical infrastructure projects that support safe, reliable, and affordable energy for our customers. Our team manages projects through the full lifecycle-from planning and design through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout-while partnering with diverse teams of technical experts, contractors, and stakeholders.A\nAs an Associate Project Manager, you will support and lead utility construction projects of varying size and complexity across transmission, distribution, substations, generation, communications, facilities, and renewable energy resources. This role is ideal for a project-oriented professional who enjoys driving work forward, building relationships, coordinating multiple priorities, and ensuring commitments are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.\nWe'relooking for a strong communicator and accountable self-starter with a foundation in formal project management principles and experience working in construction, infrastructure, energy, or utility environments. Successful candidates willdemonstratethe ability to manage schedules, budgets, project documentation, stakeholder communications, and project risks while supporting successful project execution.\nExperience supporting renewable energy projects, electric utility infrastructure, transmission line projects,permittingactivities, contractor management, and capital project delivery is highly valued.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an emerging project manager to develop the skills, business acumen, and leadership capabilities needed to grow into larger and more complex capital project management roles at PGE. Our team is recognized across the company for delivering challenging projects safely, collaboratively, and successfully.\nKey Job Information\nAssociate Construction Project Manager 7071\nGrade 6\nCareer Level: P2\nIntermediate: Requires expanded knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents are stillacquiringhigher-level knowledge and skills\n\nBuilds knowledge of the company,processesand customers\n\nSolves a range of straightforward problems\n\nAnalysespossible solutionsusing standard procedures\n\nReceives a moderate level of guidance and direction\n\nKey Responsibilities\nSpecialization Responsible for leading small-scale generation, transmission or distribution project(s) OR performs project management activities in support of large-scale project(s) managed by a more senior PM\n\nProgram Development and Planning May support development of program processes, activities and priorities that support long-term strategic asset management, distribution engineering, utility asset management and other engineering goals for small- to medium-scale programs; may support the identification of long-term and short-term resources required to meet program goals, creates strategic actions for program direction, develops and implements new policies for resource management and plans, organizes and implements programs; serves as program project manager (PPM) with responsibility for meeting program goals for safety, budget, schedule, scope, resources, compliance and quality and ensuring programs deliver quality and value to the customer while meeting environmental, cultural and community requirements.\n\nProject Development and Planning Serves as project manager (PM) for small-scale generation, substation,transmissionand/or distribution projects.Hasresponsibility for all aspects of a project, including development, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction,commissioningand closeout. PM is accountable for meeting a project’s goals for safety, budget, schedule, scope, resources, compliance and quality and ensuring projects deliver quality and value to the customer while meeting environmental, cultural and community requirements; may assist development of project processes, activities and priorities that support long-term strategic asset management, distribution engineering, utility asset management and other engineering goals for small- to large-scale projects; under the guidance of a more senior PM, develops technical specifications, prepares requests for proposals (RFPs) and evaluates bids; develops, withguidance, overall project plan, including schedule and cost baselines, dependencies, roles and resource requirements and risk mitigation\n\nProgram/Project Management Accountable for effectively managing programs/projects to meet goals for safety, budget, schedule, scope, resources, compliance and quality; determines and applies appropriate project controls; integrates project control processes between various PGE organizations; identifies important and critical cost and schedule issues or concerns to work groups and assists in resolution. Monitors activities relating to permitting, engineering,procurementand construction.\n\nStakeholder Engagement Communicates program/project updates via regular stakeholdermeetings, formal reports, formalpresentationsand regular electronic communications; ensures updates achieve effective corporate awareness.Accuratelyreports on program/project status, schedules, financials, problems,risksand other significant issues.Resolvescustomer issues as applicable.\n\nTeam Leadership Leads a multidisciplined matrix team in a safe, cost-effectiveand responsible manner. Provides staff leadership to team members; ensures effective coordination and collaborationamongteam members and between PGE stakeholder organizations, outside consultants and vendors. Facilitates team meetings; cultivates and reinforces group values,normsand behaviors; provides guidance and motivation to team on performance and productivity issues; ensures compliance with established project management\n\nmethodologies and standards; takes corrective action as needed\n\nExternal Coordination Represents and protects PGE’s interests in negotiations with government agencies,utilitiesand propertyowners andduring public meetings. Meets with and keeps agencies and local officials abreast of program/project status.\n\nEducation/Experience/Certifications\nEducation Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or a related field or equivalent experience.\n\nExperience Typically, 3 or more years of experience in project management, construction management or engineering or a related field; utility experience highly preferred.\n\nCertifications, Licenses and Training CAPM or PMP certification preferred\n\nCompetencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)\nFunctional Competencies\nIntermediate knowledge and skill in the application of project management principles,processesand best practices.\n\nIntermediate knowledge of the principles,conceptsand methods used in engineering,constructionand maintenance.\n\nIntermediate knowledge of constructionestimating,risk management, scope control, communication management,procurementand contract management.\n\nIntermediate knowledge of budget and resource forecasting principles and methods.\n\nIntermediate knowledge of utility infrastructure.\n\nIntermediate knowledge of work management systems, i.e., Maximo.\n\nIntermediate knowledge of utility accounting and budgeting.\n\nIntermediate knowledge of and skill in using MS Project, Word,PowerPointand SharePoint.\n\nIntermediate knowledge of utility-scale construction programs/projects, including feasibility,estimatingand scheduling.\n\nWorking knowledge of applicable policies, rules,regulationsand codes in the utility engineering field.\n\nAdvanced skill in using corporate financial reporting software (e.g.,PowerPlant).\n\nGeneral Competencies\nIntermediate ability to manage stakeholders.\n\nIntermediate analytical thinking skills.\n\nIntermediate business acumen.\n\nIntermediate business processinterrelationshipsskills.\n\nIntermediate conflict management skills.\n\nIntermediate decision-making skills.\n\nIntermediate negotiation skills.\n\nAdvanced organization/prioritization skills.\n\nAdvanced problem-solving skills.\n\nIntermediate team-building skills.\n\nAdvanced written/oral communication skills.\n\nPhysical and Cognitive Demands\nCognitive Level\nIntermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.\nAbility to adhere to set response times,deadlinesand time-sensitive tasks\n\nAbility to followaccuracystandards\n\nAbility to follow through on decision-making tasks\n\nAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment\n\nAbility to communicate andproblem solvewhen under stress\n\nAbility to respond and adapt to frequent change\n\nAbility to accept anddemonstrateself-awareness when provided constructive feedback\n\nAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement\n\nAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks\n\nAbility to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory\n\nAbility to processnew informationto be applied consistently to work tasks\n\nSchedule/Attendance\nAbility to work long hours\n\nAbility to work a variable schedule\n\nAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather\n\nAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance\n\nPhysical Capabilities\nDoes the job require a valid driver’s license?\nYes\nDriving/travel/commute\nDaily within service territory\nFrequently (at least once a week or more)\nOvernight inside/outside the service territory\nOccasionally (one to two times a month or less)\nComputer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)\nLifting/pushing/pulling (checkappropriate weight):\nUp to 10lb\nEnvironment - Indoor/Outdoor\nOffice\n\nPlant\n\nField\n\n#LI-SB1,#LI-Hybrid,#LI-Onsite\nPGE supports hybrid flexible workarrangements;and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.\nActual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.\nPGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.\nJoin us today and power your potential!\nAssisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.\nPGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.\nPGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. 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