Senior Utility Construction Operations Lead

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Pension

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an experienced operations professional to oversee large-scale utility construction projects. The role emphasizes safety leadership, budget control, and coordinating labor resources across multiple teams.

You will work with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, adherence to specifications, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring staff and driving continuous improvements across project sites.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering or maintenance of utility systems/power generation plants or equivalent.
• Associates or technical degree preferred.
• Field experience including techniques, materials, terminology of field construction/maintenance and inspection activities.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in standards, procedures and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction safety, lead safety initiatives and participate in site audits and investigations.
• Assist with labor resource strategy and project constructability reviews; prepare detailed budgets and labor estimates.
• Ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and adherence to specifications; monitor cost and schedule and report deviations.
• Establish effective relationships with contractors, customers and stakeholders; mentor staff and transfer knowledge.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain project records; support quality site activities.

Skills

Safety leadership

Budget planning

Labor resource strategy

Contractor management

Team leadership

Education

Associates or technical degree

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking an experienced operations professional to oversee large-scale utility construction projects. The role emphasizes safety leadership, budget control, and coordinating labor resources across multiple teams.

You will work with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, adherence to specifications, and regulatory compliance, while mentoring staff and driving continuous improvements across project sites.