MANAGING DIRECTOR (Electric)

Gfoat; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BPUB in Brownsville, TX seeks a visionary Managing Director for Electric to lead system planning, asset investment, and operational excellence for one of Texas’ largest municipally owned utilities.

The role requires a track record in executive leadership, strategic priorities, and risk-aware decision-making to ensure safe, reliable power delivery and strong stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Twelve (12) years of municipal or utility operations experience, at least five (5) in a senior management capacity are required.
• A Master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs assigned utility operations functions to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective, and timely service delivery.
• Leads implementation of strategic priorities, business plans, and performance objectives for assigned functions.
• Develops short- and long-range strategies, goals, and action plans based on operational needs, risk, and service expectations.
• Identifies, evaluates, and advances business initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities aligned with BPUB’s mission and changing priorities.
• Plans and directs programs and activities across assigned divisions, departments, and senior staff.
• Oversees development and management of O&M and CIP budgets for assigned functions; monitors expenditures and recommends adjustments.
• Establishes performance monitoring and reporting for assigned functions; provides timely updates and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board as required.
• Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and internal controls for assigned functions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, reliability, environmental, and regulatory requirements; identifies and mitigates operational and enterprise risks.
• Represents BPUB with local, state, and national partners, agencies, and industry organizations; supports intergovernmental and community relations.
• Promotes a consistent, positive organizational image and communications with customers, stakeholders, and employees.
• Leads, coaches, and develops senior management and professional staff; supports talent planning and accountability for results.
• Carries out other related duties and responsibilities within the scope of executive authority, as appropriate to the operation and administration of a municipally owned utility.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is seeking a visionary and experienced Managing Director for Electric to join its executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the General Manager & CEO, this executive will provide strategic leadership for BPUB’s electric utility operations, overseeing the reliable delivery of power to one of Texas’ largest municipally owned utilities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead system planning, infrastructure investment, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance while helping shape the future of a growing border community.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following)

• Directs assigned utility operations functions to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective, and timely service delivery.
• Leads implementation of strategic priorities, business plans, and performance objectives for assigned functions.
• Develops short- and long-range strategies, goals, and action plans based on operational needs, risk, and service expectations.
• Identifies, evaluates, and advances business initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities aligned with BPUB’s mission and changing priorities.
• Plans and directs programs and activities across assigned divisions, departments, and senior staff.
• Oversees development and management of O&M and CIP budgets for assigned functions; monitors expenditures and recommends adjustments.
• Establishes performance monitoring and reporting for assigned functions; provides timely updates and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board as required.
• Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and internal controls for assigned functions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, reliability, environmental, and regulatory requirements; identifies and mitigates operational and enterprise risks.
• Represents BPUB with local, state, and national partners, agencies, and industry organizations; supports intergovernmental and community relations.
• Promotes a consistent, positive organizational image and communications with customers, stakeholders, and employees.
• Leads, coaches, and develops senior management and professional staff; supports talent planning and accountability for results.
• Carries out other related duties and responsibilities within the scope of executive authority, as appropriate to the operation and administration of a municipally owned utility.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal of all designated staff.
• May assume the duties and responsibilities of an executive team member in their absence.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university is required, a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field may be considered. Twelve (12) years of municipal or utility operations experience, at least five (5) of which in a senior management capacity are required.
• A Master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.