Project Leader Electrical Utility or SR

Salary: $73,060 - $96,804 - $120,548

Posting Deadline: This position is posted until filled.

Salary Grade: G07

Under general supervision, completes utility construction and maintenance projects in a timely and efficient manner for PNM management and our customers.

• Oversees projects that consist of residential, smaller subdivisions, commercial, and minor system improvements, including design review, cost estimate approval, and work activity monitoring; may include streetlights and gas mainline coordination.
• Monitors field work for compliance and completeness.
• Consults with 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.
• Participates in project scheduling and assigns job priorities to meet company and/or customer requirements.
• Provides training and technical assistance in their area of expertise.
• Initiates and administers line extension contracts.
• Directs the work of others assigned to the project.
• Coordinates gas and/or electric transmission projects or the tie‑in between distribution and transmission projects.
• Provides input on a variety of contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipment.
• May negotiate and manage a variety of contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipment.
• Reviews measurements and makes adjustments to the process to achieve team goals.
• Assists in achieving team goals and objectives.
• May occasionally assume the role of Team Manager.

• Knowledge required in gas or electric theory, design, and construction of systems, with general knowledge in the other utility.
• Ability to promote first‑class public relations with customers, businesses, outside agencies, and community leaders; attends and addresses tribal and city councils.
• Demonstrated ability to apply and interpret PNM and industry standards for distribution design, construction, metering, and gas transmission.
• Understands governmental rules and regulations and other PNM Policies and Procedures as they apply to their area of responsibility.
• Experience in coordinating outages, metering inspections, switching procedures, or pre‑design/construction meetings.
• Knowledge of the Gas or Electric Service delivery process.
• Has knowledge of ROW terms and governmental guidelines.
• Ability to apply, administer and interpret contracts and the gas and/or electric line extension policies.
• Must be sensitive to the business environment and customer to generate work.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering and drafting principles by managing routine electric and gas distribution system projects.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions that require judgment, creativity and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to negotiate and manage construction contracts.
• Demonstrates an ability to promote team performance by having a positive attitude, being self‑motivated, and staying flexible to change.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing with customers and team members.

Minimum Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree with five to six years of related gas or electric utility design or construction experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

Project Management Experience Is Preferred.

• Must possess a current, legally valid driver's license and meet the company's driving record requirements.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Direct customer contact experience is required; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

• Ability…