SUBSTATION SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Date: May 22, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for collaborating with other team members and stakeholders for all aspects of the project lifecycle process including project initiation, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. This position is responsible for the creation and/or management of the project schedule, project budget, project resources including third-party vendors, contractors, customers, and local agencies. Responsible for the overall successful delivery of project scope, budget, and schedule. Works in tandem with the project team and the project management process and is the single point of accountability for the entire project. Identify and mitigate project risk, issues and coordinate and manage obstacles for the project team members and stakeholders. Responsible for compliance with regulatory, customer and stakeholder functional procedures during all project phases and accountable for the metric tracking of project through the different stages of the project.

Essential Functions:

Basic Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Business Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.

A minimum of 6 years of applicable work experience related to CenterPoint Energy’s engineering and construction work practices can be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

A minimum of six (6) years of applicable work experience in engineering, project management, construction management, or construction operations in Substation, Transmission, Major Underground, and/or Distribution in the electric utility industry.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licenses/Certifications:

Competencies:

1. Business and Financial Acumen – Understand the impact actions and decision have on the bottom line of the enterprise.

Understand drivers of profitability.

Use resources efficiently.

Demonstrate an understanding of how day-to-day activities impact CNP bottom line.

Proactively look for and implement ways to reduce or contain costs where appropriate.

Knowledgeable of technology enhancements and the efficiencies it brings to company operations

2. Coaching and Development – Develop others’ capabilities to empower them to reach their potential.

Seek opportunities to get input from others for continuous improvement.

Provide honest and courageous feedback to others.

Seek out and be open to feedback from others.

Inspires, motivates and guides others toward achievement of growth and development goals

3. Collaboration – Eliminate boundaries and drive common goals.

Shares information proactively with others in order to achieve shared goals.

Collaborates openly with others as a team player to accomplish company/organization objectives.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own actions on other team members and/or other departments.

Demonstrates behavior that allows others to contribute to their full potential.

4. Connecting, Listening, and Sharing – Maintain open, active, two-way communication

Proactively share and seek out ideas with others.

Demonstrate openness and accessibility to others.

Share thoughts and feelings in a direct, genuine, and respectful way.

Demonstrate you have listened to and understand others’ points of view.

Actively seek diverse perspectives.

5. Customer Focus Through Service – Understand and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers

Deliver customer-focused strategies that build and sustain customer commitment and loyalty. Exceed internal and/or external customer's expectations.

Accept responsibility for the quality of service delivered.

Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of services.

Readily readjust priorities to pressing and changing customer demands.

6. Enterprise Mindset – Act in way that are best for the company as a whole

Clearly understand the impact and implications of decisions to the company.

Place organizational success above individual and team gain.

Focus on efforts that add significant value and align according to priorities.

Understand the big picture and the impact when executing plans and making decision.

7. Results Orientation – Reject the status-quo, find opportunities to improve and drive outstand business results

Drive for results consistent with the organization's vision, mission, and strategies.

Demonstrate curiosity by challenging assumptions and questioning processes.

Assess individual performance against a set of measurable criteria.

Hold self and others accountable for verifying results and living the values.

Demonstrate willingness to examine successes and failures in order to apply what was learned to improve individual performance.

erform the duties and responsibilities of his or her position efficiently and effectively.

Manages one's own time, energy and abilities and leverages the use of technology for maximum performance.

8. Steadiness—Demonstrate strength, poise, and an appropriate presence.

Project credibility in adversarial situations.

Make decisions confidently and wisely, after considering alternative courses of action.

Handle conflict effectively.

Remain focused and positive during periods of transition or uncertainty.

Act to preserve relationships, even under difficult or heated circumstances.

Publicly model behavior that supports the vision and values.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.

Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods

Able to reach, grasp and move items.

Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and crawl in confined spaces such as attics or crawl spaces.

Able to exert routine physical effort on a regular basis.

Able to use a variety of hand and/or power tools.

Able to operate a motor vehicle and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.

Working Conditions:

Able to support the Emergency Operating Plan.

Able to work with routine exposure to all weather conditions.

Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.

Able to work indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether open office, cubicle or private office.

Able to certify and don personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear, and earplugs on a daily basis.

Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.

Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.

Able to respond to call-outs and occasionally return to work while off duty.

May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.

Able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 05/22/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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