About the position
The Project Manager for Construction and Maintenance at PNM is responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient management of utility construction and maintenance projects that range from moderate to complex in engineering scope. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the work management process utilized throughout Construction and Reliability. The Project Manager will be tasked with planning, scheduling, and estimating all necessary engineering, craft, and non-labor resources to ensure successful project completion. The position is based in Albuquerque, NM, and the successful candidate will be expected to work in the office five days a week. In this role, the Project Manager will manage electric projects that include residential, industrial, and large commercial developments, as well as major system improvements and electric transmission projects. A significant aspect of the job involves negotiating and managing construction and maintenance contracts, ensuring that all work is completed to the required standards. The Project Manager will also be responsible for communicating engineering design recommendations during site visits and making critical project decisions that involve complex engineering problems. The position requires the ability to determine labor and non-labor resource requirements, assess resource availability, and make decisions regarding resource reallocation. The Project Manager will develop a yearly master schedule that encompasses all preventative maintenance and capital projects, ensuring that both internal and external customer needs are met. Additionally, the role involves compiling and reporting Key Process Indicators to senior management, leading performance and cost studies, and providing training and technical assistance to other project managers.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the timely and efficient project management of utility construction and maintenance projects.
- Manage electric projects including residential, industrial, and large commercial developments.
- Negotiate and manage construction and maintenance contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipment.
- Review all work for completeness and resolve issues with requesters.
- Communicate engineering design recommendations during work site visits.
- Support operational areas through standard and non-standard engineering techniques.
- Determine labor and non-labor resource requirements and assess availability.
- Direct project scheduling and assign job priorities to meet requirements.
- Develop the yearly master schedule for preventative maintenance and capital projects.
- Ensure customer needs are met on schedule and report variances to senior management.
- Lead performance, cost, and scheduling studies that require advanced techniques.
- Provide training and technical assistance to other project managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with three to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve technical or organizational issues affecting company goals.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Thorough knowledge of the electric work management process.
- Advanced knowledge in electric theory and design of systems.
- Ability to negotiate and interpret complex business contracts.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering print sets.
- Must possess a current, legally valid driver's license.
Nice-to-haves
- PMP certification preferred.
- Experience in subdivision construction project management.
Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $74,796 to $127,152 annually.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with 401k options.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
