PG Project Manager I

CPS Energy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Energy in San Antonio, TX seeks a PG Project Manager I to oversee multiple power plant projects from initiation through close, focusing on safety, environmental quality, reliability and efficiency.

You will assemble project teams, develop schedules, coordinate procurement, and manage contracts to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. A Bachelor's degree is required; PMP is preferred. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced utility environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.
• Ability to lead project teams and manage costs, timelines and risks.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design and construction of multiple capital and/or O&M projects.
• Facilitate teams, group problem solving and process improvements.
• Ensure integration of sound project management principles across projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with scopes, milestones, and procurement strategy.
• Perform project risk assessment and monitor safety, schedule, budget and quality.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor management, contracts and invoicing.
• Provide SME support to Power Generation Operations and Maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Cost management

Timeline management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PG Project Manager I

Date:

Aug 12, 2026

Location:

San Antonio, TX, US, 78205

Company:

CPS Energy

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Open till Filled:

Power Generation: Location: San Antonio, TX

Pay Grade

16

Position Summary

Under general supervision of Mgr PG Project Management, oversees multiple projects as a project manager, discipline lead, and/or field construction coordinator for power plant projects developed to maintain or improve power plant safety, environmental quality, reliability, infrastructure modernization, and efficiency. In addition to having responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close), is responsible for assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of assigned projects. Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manges the planning, design and construction of multiple capital and/or O&M projects (e.g., modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under supervision.
• Facilitates teams, including team chartering, group problem solving and/or process improvement work.
• Ensures the integration of sound project management principles and practices into all projects.
• Develops solutions to critical business issues and presents alternatives. Develops and submits business cases and/or project justifications for projects.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure project scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and the procurement strategy are clearly stated for all assigned projects.
• Perform project risk assessment
• Stewards project to ensure project objectives regarding safety, schedule, budget, scope, code compliance, environmental compliance, and quality are met through metrics and benchmarking.
• Develops procurement and technical specifications for vendor and contractor services.
• Coordinates with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables, including stewarding purchase orders and contracts, paying invoices, and interfacing with Storeroom personnel.
• Negotiates with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per the scope of work and technical specifications.
• Plans and monitors on-going design and construction activities for contract and industry code compliance, QA/QC program compliance, schedule performance, and quality workmanship for multiple craft disciplines.
• Supports the review and approval of design documents and drawings for contract and industry code compliance, company standards and practices.
• Coordinates the development of conceptual and detailed designs.
• Effectively communicates issues and recommends strategies and tactics.
• Interfaces with appropriate management levels including senior management to gain necessary approvals and manage risk in accordance with corporate governance.
• Develops, reviews, and approves startup & testing procedures for check-out, startup, and commissioning.
• Trains power plant operating and maintenance personnel on newly installed systems.
• Develops documentation of business processes within applicable divisions.
• Coordinates construction management team activities in conjunction with field operations for quality assurance.
• Supports performing check-out and start-ups in conjunction with plant staff to include assigning electrical, instrumentation/controls and mechanical tasks to technical leads, and coordinates performance testing.
• Provides Subject Matter Expertise to support Power Generation Operations and Maintenance personnel.
• Performs analysis of project data; generates reports and data.
• Facilitate project close-outs
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies, practices and procedures
• Manages the planning, design, and construction of multiple small- to medium-scale capital and/or O&M projects (e.g., modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under general supervision.
• Ability to lead team environments, coordinating with other related areas to complete project tasks.
• Utilizes established processes and procedures to perform assigned tasks and lead project teams under limited supervision.
• Personal initiative to execute work assignments and lead project teams.
• Ability to manage project costs, timeline, scope, and risks.
• Ability to research and solve problems.
• Ability to perform various analytical related works such as project estimates, various costs and schedule projections.
• Effective interpersonal skills and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional

Competencies

• Demonstrating Initiative
• Driving for Results
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Driving Projects to Completion
• Interacting with People at Different Levels
• Coordinating Project Activities

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field from an accredited university, or equivalent technical/craft work experience in power generation.

Working Environment

Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi- functioning printer and calculator.

Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business events. After hours work may be required.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking & standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.

Nearest Major Market: San Antonio

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