Xcel Energy · 7 hours ago
Project Director - ISP Electric Transmission - TX, NM
Amarillo, TX, 79101
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $183K/yr
8+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Project Director to provide strategic leadership for large-scale electric transmission projects. The role involves managing utility relocations, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legal agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Responsible to oversee the design of relocations of gas/electric distribution facilities, coordinate and oversee the engineering of electric transmission and high pressure gas that are in conflict with the special project. Ensure there are adequate design resources which can be a combination of Xcel personnel or design contractors. Designs must be completed in a timely manner to meet construction completion requirements of the overall special project. Validate utility conflicts and coordinate resolution with CDOT and other contractors
Responsible to negotiate each work request from CDOT, their authorized representative or contractor and execute the agreements for utility relocations and new power requirements. Ensure there are adequate construction resources to meet project schedules, resolve ROW, license and easement challenges. Establish a single point of contact for all Public Service Company and Xcel Energy departments, municipal entities, CDOT and their project representatives / contractors. Work with Xcel Energy Transmission and high pressure gas as required meeting their relocation requirements and ensuring all terms and conditions of the Utility Relocation Agreements are met to ensure corporate compliance with legal agreements. Balance easement rights with all stakeholders
Responsible to manage field relocations of facilities and power requirements for the special project. "On Site" overview of Public Service Company relocation/construction activities is expected to minimize downtime for all involved stakeholders and meet project timelines and goals
Responsible to coordinate timely invoice reimbursements associated with this project
Responsible to resolve all customer complaints in a timely and equitable manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field
Minimum eight years combined gas/electric utility experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or knowledge
Strong ability to motivate others and to manage projects
Ability to multitask and to interact simultaneously with diverse work groups
Familiarity with regulations applicable to engineering/construction projects
Subject to all applicable Federal, State and Xcel Energy Drug testing requirements
Preferred
Professional Engineer license
Project management experience
Lead or supervisory experience
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
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