Supervisor, Work Management

LUMA Energy; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy is seeking a skilled Project/Program Planner to manage planning, scheduling, and documentation of distribution work. You will monitor cost and schedule performance, coordinate with Construction, Engineering, Finance, and Quality teams, and drive corrective actions to maintain project discipline.

With a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years in utility operations or project management, you will lead a team, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and deliver audit-ready work

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4+ years in utility operations, construction planning, or project/work management.
• Experience leading teams (2+ years) and coordinating across multiple functions is preferred.
• Strong cost tracking, scheduling, and documentation skills; familiarity with earned value concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning, coordination, scheduling, and documentation of distribution work.
• Ensures compliance with funding requirements, internal policies, and control frameworks.
• Monitors cost, schedule, and productivity metrics; forecasts performance.
• Reviews plans for constructability and resource alignment; escalates risks.
• Coordinates with Construction, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Quality teams.
• Tracks progress, identifies variances, and drives corrective actions.

Skills

Work management

Scheduling

Documentation

Cost tracking

Earned value

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional coordination

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Prioritization

Conflict resolution

Decision making under pressure

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Work management systems

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 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.

Additional Job Description

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.