Operations Superintendent

Xcel Energy Inc; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Health Care Reimbursement Account

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Limited-Purpose FSA

Transportation Reimbursement Account

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Transit programs

Employee recognition program

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Colorado is seeking a seasoned Construction/O&M program leader to oversee safety, budgeting, and scheduling for capital and related projects. The role requires directing field activities, securing resources, and ensuring contractor performance aligns with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate brings extensive utility construction experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems/power plants or related fields.
• Field experience with construction/maintenance techniques and inspection activities.
• Technical expertise in standards, procedures and applicable regulations.
• Strong planning skills for crew sizes and durations.
• Familiarity with work packages, planning, and asset management applications.
• Ability to communicate policies and objectives to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and direct oversight of safe, cost effective day-to-day construction activities for capital projects, outage-related construction, and other special projects.
• Pre-qualify and maintain a list of approved contractors and inspectors; execute the inspection plan.
• Deliver safe, reliable, and compliant operations and ensure customer safety and satisfaction.
• Monitor safety, lead by example, participate in site audits, observations, investigations and reporting.
• Monitor budgets, schedules and resource requirements; ensure on-time completion within scope.

Skills

Safety leadership

Budgeting

Project scheduling

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Associates or technical degree preferred

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Standard Operations Position. Provide management and direct oversight of the safe, cost effective, day to day construction activities for capital projects, certain O&M projects, outage related construction activities, and other special projects as assigned. Ensure that projects are adequately resourced, and oversee the schedule and budget of the construction or O&M components. Pre-qualify and maintain a list of approved contractors and inspectors. Execute the inspection plan. Deliver safe, reliable, and compliant operations and ensure customer safety and satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Safety: Monitor and champion construction safety to ensure safe performance and adherence to safety requirements. Provide visible safety leadership and participate in worksite audits, safety observations, safety investigations and reporting of incidents and near misses, and accidents/Injuries/Issues. Monitor the implementation of disciplinary measures and/or removal of workers for safety violations per established rules and requirements, monitor compliance with OSHA Regulations and perform and report Safety Observations on all Contractors performing work on Xcel Energy Projects.
• Business Optimization & Strategy: Provide input into the labor resource strategy for one or more projects. Assist with in-depth project constructability assessments and reviews. Prepare detailed budget and labor estimates, material lists and requirements. Establish project performance metrics and include in contracts. Ensure and reinforce the importance of process adherence and data integrity. Monitor performance and take action where necessary.
• Operational Effectiveness: Ensure that construction or O&M activities are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications/scope of work. Monitor the day-to-day cost and schedule. Report status and explain deviations while driving efficiency and improved productivity. Authorize payment release for work performed.
• Relationship Management: Establish effective teamwork and relationships with contractors, craft labor, customers and other stakeholders. Provide construction consult to project leads and other team members, and assist with mentoring and construction knowledge transfer to other engineering and construction employees.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure adequate inspection and/or monitoring of all work to establish compliance with requirements, and to maintain appropriate records in the project file. Participate in construction inspections and quality related site activities. Establish, monitor, and track processes to ensure regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Seven or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems/power generation plants or related industries/fields or equivalent. Associates or technical degree preferred.
• Field experience including a working knowledge of techniques, materials, terminology of field construction/maintenance and inspection activities.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in specific functional area including standards, procedures, and applicable government/environmental regulations.
• Strong planning skills and experience with determining crew sizes and durations for construction activities.
• Familiarity with work packages, construction task planning, and work and asset management applications.
• Effective leader with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate company/business area policies, procedures and objectives to various stakeholders.
• Proven results at achieving performance and operational metrics and driving process adherence.

Preferred Characteristics

• Previous Civil or Hydro facility experience highly preferred.
• Previous utility power generation experience.
• Previous construction project management experience.
• Informal leadership or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of utility finance
• Will be required to work rotating shifts and/or be on call.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $120,566.66 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/24/26

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