Supervisor, Work Management

LUMA Energy; Río Piedras (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy seeks a skilled Planning and Scheduling Lead to manage distribution work planning, scheduling, and documentation, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and control frameworks. The role supports audits, performance reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will monitor cost and schedule metrics, coordinate with Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Quality teams, and drive corrective actions to maintain schedule discipline and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4 years in utility operations, construction planning, or project/work management.
• At least 2 years in a lead role overseeing staff or teams.
• Experience with distribution construction programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, scheduling, and documentation of distribution work.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements, policies, and control frameworks.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and productivity metrics; report performance.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to resolve planning gaps and align plans with execution.
• Provide coaching and performance reviews; support leadership updates.

Skills

Work management

Scheduling

Documentation

Cost tracking

Lead and develop others

Organizational skills

Cross-functional coordination

Microsoft Excel/Office

Spanish & English communication

Prioritization & decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Tools

Work management systems

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary

Ensures compliance with funding and control requirements while managing planning, scheduling, and documentation of distribution work, monitoring performance, resolving cross functional issues, and driving corrective actions to maintain schedule and cost discipline.

Job Description

• Leads planning, coordination, scheduling, and documentation of distribution work to deliver complete, construction-ready work packages aligned with execution priorities.
• Ensures all work management activities, records, and documentation comply with funding requirements, internal policies, and control frameworks, supporting audits, internal reviews, and regulatory readiness.
• Monitors cost, schedule, and productivity metrics, validating equalized pricing, forecasting accuracy, and performance reporting.
• Reviews work plans and schedules for constructability, sequencing, and resource alignment, escalating risks and conflicts as needed.
• Coordinates with Construction, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Quality teams to resolve planning gaps and maintain alignment between planned and executed work.
• Tracks work progress against approved plans, identify variances, and drive corrective actions to maintain schedule and cost discipline.
• Provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management, including mid-year and annual performance reviews and development planning.
• Prepares and delivers performance updates to leadership highlighting workload status, risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitors and guides team compliance with organizational standards and legal requirements to minimize risk and ensure operational integrity.
• Participates in and ensures team participation in critical restoration tasks and drills following storms and/or emergencies to maintain service continuity and operational safety.
• Executes and delegates additional responsibilities based on team and business needs to ensure continuity and responsiveness in operational responsiveness.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.

Experience

• 4 years of experience in utility operations, construction planning, or project/work management, with at least 2 years in a lead role, overseeing employees directly or indirectly.
• Experience supporting distribution construction programs is preferred.
• Additional experience may substitute for required education when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role:
• Associate’s degree in a relevant field may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 6 years of experience performing related functions and at least 3 years of experience in team leadership.
• High School degree in a relevant field may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 8 years of experience performing related functions and at least 5 years of experience in team leadership.

Competencies (Skills)

• Strong understanding of work management, scheduling, and documentation processes.
• Knowledge of cost tracking, equalized pricing, and basic earned value concepts.
• Demonstrated capability to lead, guide, and develop others.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and work management or project control systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, preferably in Spanish and English.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to handle conflicts, resolve issues promptly, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Licenses/Certifications

• Project Management or scheduling certifications preferred but not required.

Travel Requirements

• 15%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Frequently
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: Seldom
• Bend: Seldom
• Lift/Carry over: 0 - 15 pounds

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Never
• Working near or on heavy machinery: Never
• Working in high places: Never
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Never
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Occasionally
• Work with electricity: Never
• Loud noise conditions: Never

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.