Project Leader Utility Construction and Maintenance or Sr

Project Leader Utility Construction and Maintenance – G07

Salary Grade: G07

Salary Range: $69,581 – $114,808

Summary: Under general supervision, completes utility construction and maintenance projects efficiently for PNM management and customers.

• Oversee residential, small subdivisions, commercial, and minor system improvement projects, including design review, cost estimate approval, and work activity monitoring.
• Monitor field work for compliance and completeness.
• Consult with team to resolve issues requiring direct customer involvement (right‑of‑way, complaints, tree trim requests, damages).
• Present projects and participate in capital management process.
• Communicate and coordinate job requirements with customers, team members, Gas Engineering, and others outside the team.
• Participate in project scheduling and assign job priorities to meet company and/or customer requirements.
• Provide training and technical assistance in area of expertise.
• Initiate and administer line extension contracts.
• Direct work of others assigned to project.
• Coordinate gas and/or electric transmission projects or tie‑in between distribution and transmission projects.
• Provide input on a variety of contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipment.
• Review measurements and make adjustments to achieve team goals.
• Assists in achieving team goals and objectives.
• May occasionally assume 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; attend and address tribal and city councils.
• Demonstrated ability to apply and interpret PNM and industry standards for distribution design, construction, metering, and gas transmission, depending on area.
• Understand governmental rules and regulations and other PNM Policies and Procedures as they apply to 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 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.

• 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.

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.

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Salary Grade: G06

Salary Range: $78,537 – $133,511

Summary: Under general supervision, completes utility construction and maintenance projects in a timely and efficient manner.

• Oversee large subdivisions, commercial, and major system…