Project Manager, Construction and Maintenance

PNM; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 82,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PNM in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Project Manager for Construction and Maintenance to oversee moderate to complex utility projects. You will plan schedules, allocate resources, and manage contracts to meet company and customer needs.

Requires a Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of related experience, PMP preferred, and knowledge of electric work management processes. This on-site role offers growth opportunities within the Customer Operations Work Management team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5–7 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees construction and maintenance projects of moderate to complex scope.
• Plans schedules and estimates engineering, craft, and non-labor resources to complete work.
• negotiates and manages contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipment.
• Directs project scheduling and prioritization to meet company and customer requirements.

Skills

PMP

Construction experience

Utilities experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Project Manager, Construction and Maintenance

Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States
Job ID: 6089811
Date Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Department: Customer Operations Work Management

PREFERENCES

PMP- Preferred

Construction and Utility experience preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary Grade: G06
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$82,463- $111,325- $140,187

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SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, oversees the timely and efficient project management of utility construction and maintenance projects that are moderate to complex in engineering scope and nature. Implements the work management process used throughout Construction and Reliability. Plans schedules, and estimated all engineering, craft, and non-labor resources necessary to successfully complete the work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages electric projects that consist of residential, industrial and large commercial developments, major system improvements, network systems, highway relocations, electric transmission, relay, and communications projects
• Plays a major role in negotiating and managing construction and maintenance contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipment
• Reviews all work for completeness, meets with requester to resolve issues, determines if additional engineering or design is needed
• Communicates engineering design recommendations when needed during work site visits
• Plays a major role in project decisions involving moderate to complex engineering problems
• Supports operational areas through the application of standard and non-standard engineering techniques, practices, and procedures
• Determines labor and non-labor resource requirements for all work and compares to the availability of resources
• Makes the final assessment of labor and non-labor resource reallocation and informs directors of decision
• Directs project scheduling, and assigns job priorities in order to meet Company and/or customer requirements
• Develops the yearly master schedule, which encompasses all preventative maintenance and capital projects
• Ensures internal and external customer needs are met on the customers schedule
• Trends, documents, verifies and reports all variances to senior management
• Compiles, charts, and reports all weekly, monthly, and yearly Key Process Indicators for senior management
• Directs involvement with the Variance team to make recommendations for variance resolutions
• Responsible for the reallocation between Company and contractors of technical, craft, and other assets across departmental and divisional boundaries
• Leads or conducts performance, cost and scheduling studies and evaluations that require advanced and innovative techniques or the modifications of standard practices and concepts
• Provides training and technical assistance to other construction and maintenance project managers
• Helps establish training needs for other team members
• Provides input to Team Manager concerning personnel recommendations

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve broad technical or organizational issues affecting Company goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to apply broad engineering principles to manage and inspect complex and unique construction projects, i.e., electric distribution, transmission, relay and communication systems
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Thorough knowledge of the electric work management process with the Company
• Advanced knowledge in electric theory and design of systems
• Demonstrated ability to apply and interpret PNM and industry standards for design
• Demonstrated ability to make complex decisions that require judgment, creativity and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of governmental rules and regulations and other PNM Policies and Procedures as they apply to their area of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to promote a high performance team by having a positive attitude, being self-motivated, and staying flexible to change
• In-depth knowledge of ROW terms and governmental guidelines
• Must be able to negotiate, apply, and interpret complex business contracts
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering print sets

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a current, legally valid driver¿s license and meet the company¿s driving record requirements.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

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

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software
• Advanced knowledge of BANNER and PassPort, FMS and other PNM Systems that are used by the team

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and/or stand up to 2/3 of the time. Requires fine dexterity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Travel required. May be exposed to occasional hazardous conditions on some job sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Field/Office 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.