Project Leader-Utility Construction/Maintenance Sr (Pecos Tx)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees projects that consist of large subdivisions, commercial, and major system improvements, to include the design review, cost estimate approval, and work activity monitoring.
• May include streetlights and gas mainline coordination.
• Projects will normally be completed working independently when well-developed policies, procedures and guidelines are not available, reporting only unusual matters to Team Manager.
• Maintains compliance and completeness of field work.
• Leads the team to identify and resolve issues that require direct customer involvement on inquiries, right-of-way, complaints, tree trim requests, and damages.
• Presents projects and participates in capital management process.
• Communicates and coordinates job requirements to customers, team members, Gas Engineering, and others outside the team as necessary.
• Participates in project scheduling, and assigns job priorities in order to meet company and/or customer requirements.
• Provides training and technical assistance to other Project Leaders and Designers; helps establish training needs for other team members.
• Initiates and administers line extension contracts.
• Negotiates and manages a variety of contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipment.
• Provides input to Team Manager concerning personnel recommendations.
• Reviews measurements and makes adjustments to the process to achieve team goals.

COMPETENCIES

• Advanced knowledge in gas or electric theory, design and construction of systems, with general knowledge in the other utility.
• Demonstrated ability to apply and interpret PNM and industry standards for distribution design, construction, metering, and gas transmission, depending on the area.
• Advanced understanding of governmental rules and regulations and other PNM Policies and Procedures as they apply to their area of responsibility.
• Experience in coordinating outages, metering inspections, switching procedures, or pre-design/construction meetings.
• Advanced knowledge of the Gas or Electric Service delivery process.
• Advanced knowledge of right-of-way, environmental terms, and governmental guidelines.
• Must be sensitive to the business environment and customers to generate work.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions that require judgment, creativity, and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive experience in negotiating and managing construction contracts.
• Demonstrates an ability to promote team performance by having a positive attitude, being self-motivated, and staying flexible to change.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing with customers and team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree with six to seven years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline. Two years of project management experience or equivalent is required. Experience in gas or electric utility design or construction of similar types of projects is preferred.
• Promotion Requires Business Need, In Addition To Individual Qualifications.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess a current, legally valid drivers license and meet the companys driving record requirements.