Transmission Programs Manager

Transmission Programs Manager

Location:
Johnson City (78636) - Texas, United States
Salary:
Competitive
Type:
Permanent
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Advertiser:
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Job ID:
132213062
Posted On: 
27 August 2025
PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636 

Hybrid Work Options Available; This position may report in to either our Johnson City Headquarter or our Transmission Offices in Cedar, TX depending on home location. Travel between the two locations will periodically be required

$133,600.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range.  Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position leads and manages project managers and other professionals responsible for transmission line and substation projects. Provides leadership and strategic direction overseeing the successful execution of transmission line and substation projects from scoping to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
-Provide leadership and direction to staff managing substation and transmission line
projects.
-Coordinates project planning, execution, and reporting activities for a portfolio of
projects
-Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, resources, and risk assessments, ensuring successful execution of projects
-Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, project coordinators, and
inspectors
-Responsible for managing project budgets and tracking expenditures, while proactively ensuring adequate cost controls
-Develop tools to track the status of projects from beginning to
end
-Develop and maintain realistic project schedules, monitor and report on progress, and implement corrective actions for on-time project completion
-Develops new procedures as necessary to ensure successful implementation of project
programs
-Manage contracts with vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure compliance with provided specifications and expectations
-Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance and support to the transmission and substation project teams with thorough understanding of engineering and construction competencies
-Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure projects meet or exceed established standards and specifications
-Provide leadership and direction to staff managing substation and transmission line
projects.
-Coordinates project planning, execution, and reporting activities for a portfolio of
projects

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-Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget,
schedule resources, and risk assessments, ensuring successful execution of
projects
-Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, project coordinators, and
inspectors
-Responsible for managing project budgets and tracking expenditures, while proactively ensuring adequate cost controls
-Develop tools to track the status of projects from beginning to
end
-Develop and maintain realistic project schedules, monitor and report on progress, and implement corrective actions for on-time project completion
-Develops new procedures as necessary to ensure successful implementation of project
programs
-Manage contracts with vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure compliance with provided specifications and expectations
-Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance and support to the transmission and substation project teams with thorough understanding of engineering and construction competencies
-Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure projects meet or exceed established standards and specifications
-Effectively allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials to optimize project execution and efficiency
-Monitor project performance against key metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to improve project outcomes

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-Prepare and present regular project status reports to
management
-Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
-Assist with budgeting process for capital improvement projects by scheduling projects and forecasting spend
-Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management
-Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems
-Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be
provided
-Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action
-Recommend promotions, transfers, hires and other disciplinary
action
-Maintain the security of confidential
information
-Stay abreast of advances in
technology
-Demonstrate regular and prompt
attendance
-Performs other related duties as necessary or
assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

A full range of supervisory activities, assigning work, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for termination. This includes, but is not limited to, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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-Knowledge of project management principles, practices, and
procedures
-Knowledge of project scheduling
principles
-Knowledge of budgeting and cost
management
-Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting
-Knowledge of using computer systems and project management
tools
-Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer
service
-Skilled in providing leadership, direction, and supervision to
staff
-Skilled in establishing and leading cross-functional work
teams
-Skilled in establishing concrete, actionable work
plans
-Skilled in monitoring and managing
performance
-Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and
metrics
-Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing
priorities
-Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and
problems
-Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and
problems
-Ability to use computer systems and
applications
-Ability to interface with all levels of management and
employees
-Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in
writing
-Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in
writing

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

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-Bachelor’s degree in a related
field
-Ten years of directly related work experience, including four of more years managing projects (including managing scope, schedule, and budget) (TB1)
-A degree(s) in a relevant field may substitute for certain years of
experience
-Project management certification
preferred
-Valid Texas Driver’s
License

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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-The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and
kneel
-The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of
time
-The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25
pounds
-The employee may be required to
travel
-Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
-This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per
week
 

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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