Project Leader Electrical Utility I or SR

Project Leader Electrical Utility I or SRLocation: Texas City, TX, United StatesJob ID: 6089385Date Posted:Jan 30, 2026POSTING DEADLINEThis position is posted until filled.JOB DESCRIPTIONSalary Grade: G07Minimum Midpoint Maximum$73,060 - $96,804 - $120,548Project Leader Utility Construction and Maintenance (Electrical Utility)SUMMARY:Under general supervision, completes utility construction and maintenance projects in a timely and efficient manner for PNM management and our customers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: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 managerMonitors field work for compliance and completenessConsults with team to identify and resolve issues that require direct customer involvement on inquiries, right-of-way, complaints, tree trim requests, and damagesPresents projects and participates in capital management processCommunicates and coordinates job requirements to customers, team members, Gas Engineering, and others outside the team as necessaryParticipates in project scheduling, and assigns job priorities in order to meet company and/or customer requirementsProvides training and technical assistance in their area of expertiseInitiates and administers line extension contractsDirects the work of others assigned to their projectCoordinates gas and/or electric transmission projects or the tie-in between distribution and transmission projectsProvides input on a variety of contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipmentMay negotiate and manage a variety of contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipmentReviews measurements and makes adjustments to the process to achieve team goalsAssists in achieving team goals and objectivesMay occasionally assume the role of Team ManagerCOMPETENCIES:Knowledge is required in gas or electric theory, design, and construction of systems, with general knowledge in the other utilityAbility to promote first-class public relations with customers, businesses, outside agencies, and community leaders. Attends and addresses tribal and city councilsDemonstrated ability to apply and interpret PNM and industry standards for distribution design, construction, metering, and gas transmission, depending on the areaUnderstands governmental rules and regulations and other PNM Policies and Procedures as they apply to their area of responsibilityExperience in coordinating outages, metering inspections, switching procedures, or pre-design/construction meetingsKnowledge of the Gas or Electric Service delivery processHas knowledge of ROW terms and governmental guidelinesAbility to apply, administer and interpret contracts and the gas and/or electric line extension policiesMust be sensitive to the business environment and customer to generate workDemonstrated ability to apply engineering and drafting principles by managing routine electric and gas distribution system projectsDemonstrated ability to make decisions that require judgment, creativity and interpersonal skillsAbility to negotiate and manage construction contractsDemonstrates an ability to promote team performance by having a positive attitude, being self-motivated, and staying flexible to changeCommunicates effectively orally and in writing with customers and team membersQUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM 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.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Must possess a current, legally valid driver's license and meet the company's driving record requirements.COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Direct customer contact experience is requiredAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customersMATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometryAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsCOMPUTER SKILLS:Working knowledge of knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software, and computerized customer billing, work management, financial management, mapping/drafting systems, and other Company systems that are used by the teamANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Regularly required to stand and/or walk up to 2/3 of the time and frequently visit the construction sites. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Ability to drive is required.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Office and construction environment. Regularly works outdoors and in remote locations in various weather conditions. Handles multiple projects and may deal with competing priorities. Heavy workload. Observes and follows safety rules.#TNMPJOB DESCRIPTIONSalary Grade: G06Minimum Midpoint Maximum$82,463 - $111,325 - $140,187Project Leader Utility Construction and Maintenance Sr (Electrical Utility)SUMMARY:Under general supervision, completes utility construction and maintenance projects in a timely and efficient manner.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversees projects that consist of large subdivisions, commercial, and major system improvements, to include the design review, cost estimate approval, and work activity monitoring. May include streetlights and gas mainline coordination. Projects will normally be completed working independently when well-developed policies, procedures and guidelines are not available, reporting only unusual matters to Team ManagerMonitors field work for compliance and completenessLeads the team to identify and resolve issues that require direct customer involvement on inquiries, right-of-way, complaints, tree trim requests, and damagesPresents projects and participates in capital management processCommunicates and coordinates job requirements to customers, team members, Gas Engineering, and others outside the team as necessaryParticipates in project scheduling, and assigns job priorities in order to meet company and/or customer requirementsProvides training and technical assistance to other Project Leaders and Designers; helps establish training needs for other team membersInitiates and administers line extension contractsDirects the work of others assigned to their projectMay coordinate gas and/or electric transmission projects or the tie-in between distribution and transmission projectsNegotiates and manages a variety of contracts for projects, professional services, materials, and equipmentProvides input to Team Manager concerning personnel recommendationsReviews measurements and makes adjustments to the process to achieve team goalsOther duties as assignedCOMPETENCIES:Advanced knowledge in gas or electric theory, design and construction of systems, with general knowledge in the other utilityAbility to promote first-class public relations with customers, businesses, outside agencies, and community leaders; attends and addresses tribal and city councilsDemonstrated ability to apply and interpret PNM and industry standards for distribution design, construction, metering, and gas transmission, depending on the areaAdvanced understanding of governmental rules and regulations and other PNM Policies and Procedures as they apply to their area of responsibilityExperience in coordinating outages, metering inspections, switching procedures, or pre-design/construction meetingsAdvanced knowledge of the Gas or Electric Service delivery processAdvanced knowledge of right-of-way, environmental terms, and governmental guidelinesAbility to apply, administer and interpret contracts and the gas and/or electric line extension policiesMust be sensitive to the business environment and customers to generate workExperience in advanced designs or construction, such as: large commercial shopping centers, major anchor stores, industrial parks, network systems, and system improvements; may do gas transmission where no routine procedures existDemonstrated ability to make decisions that require judgment, creativity, and interpersonal skillsExtensive experience in negotiating and managing construction contractsDemonstrates an ability to promote team performance by having a positive attitude, being self-motivated, and staying flexible to changeCommunicates effectively orally and in writing with customers and team membersQUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree with six to seven years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.Two years of project management experience or equivalent is required.Experience in gas or electric utility design or construction of similar types of projects is preferred.Promotion requires business need, in addition to individual qualifications.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Must possess a current, legally valid driver's license and meet the company's driving record requirements.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:May assume the role of Team Manager. Initiates personnel recommendations to Team Manager and participates in the process. Provides training and technical assistance in their area of expertise. Provides input to Team Manager concerning personnel recommendations. Assists in achieving team goals and objectives. Directs the work of others assigned to their project.COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write complex reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general publicDirect customer contact experience, training in interpersonal skills, and training in leadership or related courses is requiredMATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometryAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsCOMPUTER SKILLS:Working knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software, and computerized customer billing, work management, financial management, mapping/drafting systems, and other Company systems that are used by the teamANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:Ability to solve complex practical problems and deal with a variety of 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:Regularly required to stand and/or walk up to 2/3 of the time and frequently visit the construction sites. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Office and construction environment. Regularly works outdoors and in remote locations in various weather conditions. Handles multiple projects and may deal with competing priorities. Heavy workload. Observes and follows safety rules.#TNMPSAFETY AND ADA STATEMENTSafety 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.

Created: 2026-03-10