Manager, Project Management - New Service Delivery and Distribution Programs

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: NM Ops Project & Program MGMT

PREFERENCES

Utility experience preferred

Construction/Project Management experience preferred

PMP or CP certification preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manager, Project Management - New Service Delivery and Distribution Programs

Salary Grade: G04

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$104,766 - $141,434 - $178,102

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Directs and manages a team that provides electric new service delivery, maintenance, system reliability, and/or large investment projects. Assists in achieving the team goals and objectives including: superior customer service, system integrity, cost effectiveness, and highly productive personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with the overall budget for the department

Participates in litigation and grievance matters

Promotes the development of ideas for new construction techniques and standards in order to provide efficient practices

Manages a high volume workload in an area with complex utility systems

Holds employees accountable to complete all projects in a timely and professional manner, while promoting a safe working environment

Works with other Team Managers to ensure all resources are allocated to best meet customer and company needs

Ensures that through planning, design, construction, and maintenance the highest reasonable system reliability factor is maintained

Ensures DOT, OSHA ,and Governmental compliance

Provides technical expertise for design for new construction, system reliability, and maintenance

Reviews and approves design for new construction, system reliability, and maintenance

Administers contracts for wide array of projects, professional services, outside services, materials, and equipment

Provides planning, direction, interdepartmental coordination and development of new administrative procedures and policies necessary for the achievement of team goals

Prepares, submits, and maintains appropriate documents in an accurate and timely manner

Responsible for all team members, including union/non-union personnel, their activities, and achievements

Provides positive coaching to motivate team members to generally meet expectations

Manages change, creates a competitive team, and leads them in long-range goals and objectives

Ensures the proper execution of training, performance appraisals, counseling, discipline, and EEO compliance

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of construction and maintenance of electric distribution and/or bulk power generation systems

Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions that require judgment, creativity and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of right-of-way requirements, industry codes and standards, company standards, governmental codes, regulations, laws applicable to electric service delivery and/or bulk power generation, maintenance, and system reliability

Experience in complex and sensitive negotiations

Demonstrated ability to handle media interviews and public interactions

Demonstrated abilities to work and negotiate with major customers on sensitive utility issues

Knowledge of organizational and negotiating skills to prioritize and assign work

Experience in dealing with emergency situations with minimal or no direction

Knowledge of environmental issues, concerns, and overall policies and procedures

Extensive knowledge of PNM policies, procedures, and union contracts

Knowledge of the PNM budget process, preparation and interrelationship with other department and budgets

Knowledge of safety rules and procedures and extensive knowledge of warehouse inventory system and material handling

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with seven to nine years related experience, including two years management experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

Masters degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Job requirements may include meeting and maintaining regulatory standards required for the position including passing any physiological qualifications required by the Department of Transportation or other agencies, and possession of a valid Commercial Driver¿s License. May also need to have and maintain a driving record that meets the Company¿s standards.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

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

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing software

Knowledge and ability to use software applications and current computer system tools used by team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. May be on 24-hour call during various periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety 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.