Inspection & Construction Specialist

PNM Resources, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

PNM in New Mexico is seeking a project and program management professional to lead the coordination and facilitation of transmission line construction and upgrades. The role ensures contractors meet quality, scope, schedule and budget objectives across multiple large projects.

Responsibilities include managing inspectors on-site, coordinating with control authorities for switching, and ensuring safe operations while maintaining regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7+ years of related experience.
• Must possess a current, legally valid driver's license and meet driving record requirements.
• Strong ability to manage multiple concurrent activities under tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manages contractor work progress and completion on multiple projects.
• Meets with field inspectors regularly to ensure progress and communicates with project team to identify issues.
• Performs field audits and inspections to ensure safety, QA/QC, and compliance with standards.
• Develops procedures related to company work or equipment installations and operation.
• Reviews switching procedures and coordinates clearances with control authorities.
• Schedules switching procedures to ensure outage availability and avoid conflicts.
• Identifies safety issues on-site and communicates with stakeholders.
• Provides training to contract inspectors and may assist in onboarding junior engineers.
• Recommends field changes, material purchases, and engages with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Construction management

Field inspection coordination

Safety compliance

Project scheduling

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

7+ years related experience

Tools

MS Office / Productivity tools

Job description

Department: NM Ops Project & Program Management

Hiring Manager: Derek Kastendieck

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary Grade: G05
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$94,831- $128,022- $161,213

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SUMMARY

Leads the coordination and facilitation of the construction and/or modification of transmission lines, switch-yards, substations, including facility upgrades. Responsible for the oversite field inspectors ensuring that contractors are meeting the quality, scope, schedule, and financial objectives of multiple large construction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages contractor work progress and completion on multiple projects while meeting Company standards and expectations per contract agreements.
• Meets with field inspectors on a regular basis to ensure projects keep progressing and communicates with the project team to identify/mitigate issues.
• Performs field audits and record inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocol, QA/QC documentation, PNM design standards, contracts, and industry best practices.
• Develops procedures and practices relating to Company work or new equipment installations and operation.
• Reviews switching procedures and assists with coordinating any clearances with Company control authorities.
• Works with Company control authorities and project managers to schedule switching procedures to ensure outage availability and conflicts.
• Ability to recognize and address safety issues on-site.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with customers, Company personnel, outside agencies and other utilities for purposes of project negotiations, assistance, information gathering, and departmental support.
• Provides assistance and training to contract inspectors and may assist in the orientation and training of entry-level engineers or other departments.
• Recommends field changes, material or equipment purchases, and attempts to secure customer satisfaction.
• Communicates field changes, issues, or delays that may impact budget, schedule, or scope to project manager.
• Understands and applies knowledge of applicable codes,
• specifications, standards, and engineering practices and principles to area of responsibility.
• Schedules field assignments for contract inspectors based on their experience and availability.

COMPETENCIES

• Extensive knowledge & experience with electric utility construction, construction contracts, Company practices & standards, tools used, specifications, etc.
• Ability to manage, plan, & organize several concurrent complex activities under severe time constraints.
• Ability to manage multiple individual field inspectors working on multiple projects
• In-depth knowledge of right of way terms, environmental regulations & governmental guidelines
• Ability to recognize and define objectives requiring action by the project team, when acting as a team leader
• Ability to delicately balance economic variables, customer requirements, and Company interests to derive a solution.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical and construction designs and drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret switching procedures and identify possible outage conflicts or constraints.
• Ability to effectively interface with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Broad understanding of existing guidelines and policies.
• Assists engineering with design and constructability
• Assists engineering with procurement, storage, and management of all related construction materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7 plus years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a current, legally valid drivers license and meet the company's driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively and answer questions from groups of customers, clients, management, or other employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY

• Ability to apply mathematical, economic and risk analysis, and electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Ability to provide sound recommendations to resolution of design and field issues. Ability to design smaller projects with oversight.
• Ability to provide technical assistance for the design and construction of electric distribution and transmission facilities.
• Ability to coordinate field changes, material or equipment delivery/inspections, and makes sure work is performed in compliance with safety guidelines.

DECISION MAKING

Works independently and applies knowledge to project plans and designs; coordinates very complex projects, assignments, and tasks associated with the installation of electrical facilities. Ability to recognize and address safety issues on-site. Ability to make decisions in accordance with established contractual requirements and PNM policies.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

Construction projects range in multi-million dollar costs. Successful completion of these projects while meeting the quality, scope, schedule and financial objectives is critical to the Company¿s infrastructure development and reliability goals

COMPUTER SKILLS

Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk up to 2/3 of the time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Construction/Field environment.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.