Technical Project Manager II

Salary Grade: G05
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$90,316 - $121,926 - $153,536

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs all phases, including construction of large multi-departmental technical projects requiring coordination with external organizations and governmental agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs projects to completion within schedule, cost, performance objectives, and standards
• Directs detailed and complex projects while minimizing costs and environmental risk
• Leads the development of innovative solutions to technical and engineering problems encountered by the project
• Represents PNM and the project at public hearings and in discussions with government agencies
• Coordinates strategy for the acquisition of the project's regulatory permits and the legal defense thereof
• Directs the compilation of project budgets
• Tracks costs and advises management on project performance
• Delegates assignments among project teams including project goals and schedules
• Directs and oversees the development of project performance standards and criteria
• Promotes awareness and compliance with corporate EEO and loss control policies
• Develops environmental permitting strategies for projects
• Directs internal experts, consultants, and attorneys in the implementation of the environmental permitting strategies for projects
• Represents PNM and the project in meetings with the NM Attorney Generals office and the NMPUC
• Informs and advises management on project direction, economic, and legal risk
• Presents expert environmental and project testimony before commissions, regulatory agencies, Federal and State courts

COMPETENCIES:

• Broad knowledge of project management techniques and related specialty areas
• Working knowledge of managerial principles
• Ability to work on very complex long-term issues and projects
• Effective time management skills with ability to schedule and track several complex projects at once
• Good to excellent negotiation and facilitation skills for meetings and negotiating sessions internally and externally
• In-depth understanding of company policies and direction, and ability to incorporate into project goals
• Broad understanding of the utility industry, regulatory process, judicial process and political sensitivities

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in a specified technical field with five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a current, legally valid driver's license and meet the company's driving record requirements.