Project Manager, Plant Construction

PNM; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

PNM in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a qualified professional to lead and manage major generation construction projects, develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and performance criteria, and coordinate with owners and regulators.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, contract negotiations, safety compliance, and reporting, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve complex project issues across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree with seven to nine years of related experience or equivalent.
• Master's degree is preferred and can offset part of experience requirements.
• Strong ability to lead teams and manage complex contracts and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages construction projects from start to completion.
• Manages staff of engineers and project support personnel.
• Acts as lead in negotiating and managing major construction, professional services, material, and equipment contracts.
• Reports project status including schedule and budget to owners and/or company.
• Acts as primary interface with operational staff and participant owners.
• Ensures all safety, AA, EEOC regulations are followed in project execution.
• Leads project decisions involving complex problems and issues.
• Acts as the project focal point for community, regulatory, and political relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Grade: G04
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$110,004- $148,506- $187,007

This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

SUMMARY

Leads and manages major generation construction projects. Develops, reviews, and maintains project schedule, budget, and performance criteria.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages construction projects from start to completion
• Manages staff of engineers and project support personnel
• Acts as lead in negotiating and managing major construction, professional services, material, and equipment contracts
• Reports project status including schedule and budget to owners and/or company
• Acts as primary interface with operational staff and participant owners
• Ensures all requirements and regulations, including permits, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Affirmative Action (AA), and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) laws, are followed in the execution of projects
• Leads project decisions involving complex problems and/or issues
• Acts as the project focal point for community, regulatory, and political relationships

COMPETENCIES

• In-depth knowledge of project management scheduling and cost tracking tools and processes
• Extensive knowledge of project/construction management and the utility industry
• Knowledge of government laws and regulations and company policies and procedures as they applied to area of responsibility
• Proven ability to lead and manage others
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex project issues affecting goals and objectives
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to negotiate, administer, and interpret complex business contracts

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with seven to nine years of related experience and/or training working with management, contractors, crafts, and regulators, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master¿s degree is preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering information
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

• Construction projects are of significant dollar value and importance to the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand up to 1/3 of the time and to sit or walk up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity is required. Ability to talk and listen for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May be exposed to outside weather conditions, loud noise, and vibrations. May be exposed to hazards such as: moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, toxic chemicals, and handle bulky material.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Construction environment.

DEGREES

• Bachelors Degree

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.