Technical Project Manager I

PNM; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 82,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PNM in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and direct large multi-department technical projects requiring coordination with external organizations and governmental agencies.

Under general supervision, you will lead project teams, manage budgets, secure regulatory permits, and represent the company at hearings while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 5–6 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience directing multi-departmental, complex projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory and environmental permitting processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs projects to completion within schedule, cost, and performance objectives.
• Leads development of innovative solutions to technical problems.
• Represents the Company at public hearings and with government agencies.
• Coordinates acquisition and defense of regulatory permits.
• Directs project budgets and tracks costs.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Database software

Project management software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Salary Grade: G06
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$82,463- $111,325- $140,187

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs all phases, including construction of large multi-departmental technical projects requiring coordination with external organizations and governmental agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs projects to completion within schedule, cost, performance objectives, and standards
• Directs detailed and complex projects while minimizing costs and environmental risk
• Leads the development of innovative solutions to technical and engineering problems encountered by the project
• Represents the Company and the project at public hearings and in discussions with government agencies
• Coordinates strategy for the acquisition of the project's regulatory permits and the legal defense thereof
• Directs the compilation of project budgets
• Tracks costs and advises management on project performance
• Delegates assignments among project teams including project goals and schedules
• Directs and oversees the development of project performance standards and criteria
• Promotes awareness and compliance with corporate EEO and loss control policies
• Develops environmental permitting strategies for projects
• Directs internal experts, consultants, and attorneys in the implementation of the environmental permitting strategies for projects
• Represents the Company and the project in meetings with the NM Attorney General's office and the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC)
• Informs and advises management on project direction, economic, and legal risk
• Presents expert environmental and project testimony before commissions, regulatory agencies, Federal and State courts

COMPETENCIES

• Broad knowledge of project management techniques and related specialty areas
• Working knowledge of managerial principles
• Ability to work on very complex long-term issues and projects
• Effective time management skills with ability to schedule and track several complex projects at once
• Good to excellent negotiation and facilitation skills for meetings and negotiating sessions internally and externally
• In-depth understanding of company policies and direction, and ability to incorporate into project goals
• Broad understanding of the utility industry, regulatory process, judicial process and political sensitivities

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in a specified technical field with five to six years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs, coordinates, and reviews a team of technical and administrative personnel in a matrix management mode for each project of responsibility. Coordinates external professional, technical and legal consultants, and attorneys working on the project.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

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

• Working knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment.

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.