Project Manager, Utility Construction

Project Manager Utility Construction in Texas City, TX, United States

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Job Description

Project Manager Large Construction and Maintenance

Location: Texas City, TX, United States Job ID: 6089404 Date Posted: Jan 13, 2026

Posting Deadline: This position is posted until filled.

Department: Department Distribution Engineering

Preferences:

• Electrical Distribution experience highly preferred
• Microsoft Project Knowledge Preferred
• PMP Preferred

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs all phases of medium to large-scale high-profile construction projects. Coordinates with internal and external organizations and government agencies to successfully implement project delivery. Implements the Construction Management Process (CMP) used throughout the company for large construction project delivery. Responsible for project scope, cost, and schedule, and coordination and management of project requirements to ensure labor and material resources internal & external are deployed for timeliness, efficiency, and success of project delivery.

This position is specific to the Large Construction Project Management Department and should not be used in any other area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, institutes, and improves cross-functional processes and procedures regarding project management, work management, and cost estimating
• Handles the interface between corporate initiatives such as safety, environmental reliability improvement programs into the corporate CMP process and procedures for large gas and electric construction projects
• Handles the project delivery of large-scale construction projects, directs internal and external meetings
• Identifies, assesses, and implements corporate programs related to project management, cost estimation, planning, and scheduling, including software and other tools
• Forecasts, documents, verifies, and reports of all variances to senior management
• Compiles charts and reports all weekly, monthly, and yearly Project Management Performance Measures to senior management
• Works with senior management to define, coordinate, and manage project requirements to ensure labor and material resources are deployed for timeliness, efficiency, and success of project delivery
• Leads or conducts project performance, cost scheduling studies and evaluations that require advanced and innovative project management techniques and/or the modifications of standard practices and concepts
• Develops and modifies system improvements related to large-scale construction

Competencies:

• Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with various individuals and groups
• Ability to manage diverse, highly technical, and complex issues
• In-depth knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of project management, work management, and cost estimating principles
• Highly developed problem-solving and consensus-building skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education and/or Experience: Bachelors degree in a related field with six to seven years of related experience in construction and operations management and project management or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma certification are strongly desired
• Must possess a current, legally valid drivers license and meet the companys driving record requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ability to coordinate and supervise activities over internal and external staff assigned to projects in a matrix management environment

Communication Skills:

• Advanced negotiation skills and ability to gain concessions without damaging relationships
• Ability to write complex reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret highly complex documents
• Ability to effectively listen and get clarification to respond to a wide range of questions

Mathematical Skills:

• Works with concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply the concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Computer Skills:

• In-depth understanding and ability to modify project management, cost-estimating, and work management software
• Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software

Analysis and Problem-Solving Ability:

• Ability to apply, interpret, develop concepts using mathematical and engineering expertise
• Ability to solve complex practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to identify if a project is off track and identify corrective actions to bring the project back in line with schedule and budget

Decision Making:

• Ability to adapt easily and deal with changing priorities
• Assists with determining the corporate framework for resource allocation used in projects

Scope and Impact:

• Impacts corporate ability to complete projects within profitable parameters regarding time and resources within regulatory compliance, including DOT, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, and OSHA
• Typically responsible for capital project management in the range of $15 to $20 million

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand or walk up to 13% of the time and regularly required to sit up to 23% of the time
• Manual dexterity is required to perform computer applications and good vision is required to perform all aspects of the job
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Work Environment:

• Office environment
• Occasional travel is required

Safety and ADA Statement:

• Safety is a core value at TXNM Energy, and our vision, "Everyone goes home safe," reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving, and building safety practices.
• 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.

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