Senior Utility Construction Project Lead

PNM; West Columbia (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PNM in West Columbia, TX is seeking an experienced Project Leader to manage utility construction and maintenance projects under general supervision. You will oversee large subdivisions and major system improvements from design review through cost approval and work activity monitoring, coordinating with customers and engineering teams.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 7–8 years of related experience and at least 2 years of project management experience, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with seven to eight years of directly related experience.
• Two years of project management experience or equivalent is required.
• Experience in gas or electric utility design or construction of similar types of projects is preferred.
• Promotion requires business need, in addition to individual qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees projects that consist of large subdivisions, commercial, and major system improvements, to include the design review, cost estimate approval, and work activity monitoring.
• Monitors field work for compliance and completeness.
• Leads the team to identify and resolve issues that require direct customer involvement on inquiries, right-of-way, complaints, tree trim requests, and damages.
• Presents projects and participates in capital management process.
• Communicates and coordinates job requirements to customers, team members, Gas Engineering, and others outside the team as necessary.

Skills

Project leadership

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PNM in West Columbia, TX is seeking an experienced Project Leader to manage utility construction and maintenance projects under general supervision. You will oversee large subdivisions and major system improvements from design review through cost approval and work activity monitoring, coordinating with customers and engineering teams.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 7–8 years of related experience and at least 2 years of project management experience, with strong leadership and