Project Leader Construction and Maintenance or SR

Posting Deadline

This position is posted until filled.

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, to include the design review, cost estimate approval, and work activity monitoring. May include streetlights and gas mainline coordination; projects can normally be completed working independently, based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines with assistance from senior level or manager.
• 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 in order 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 their 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 is 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, depending on the area.
• 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.

• 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…