BTU-Utility Project Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2026560 Position Title BTU-Utility Project Manager Position # #9000197 FLSA Exempt Classification Type Professional Department Electric Utilities (BTU) - Transmission Job Type Full Time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Hiring Pay Rate $90,000-$105,000/year (depending on qualifications) Posting Opening Date 05/18/2026 Posting Closing Date Job Summary

Provides project management for design, construction, and commissioning of system projects for Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU).

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with easement acquisition and negotiating land purchases, to include representing BTU in meetings with land owners as needed to address concerns and explain project.
• Supports BTU legal counsel in mitigating property issues, including condemnation proceedings.
• Serves as primary point of contact with design engineering firm(s) regarding contract development and execution; permit applications; placement, design, and construction of electric lines, structures, access roads, and all other project related items.
• Tracks, manages, and updates overall project timelines while providing regular project management of contractors and BTU personnel for all rights of way clearing; site grubbing; fencing and gate installations; construction of substations, roads and associated electric lines as it relates to assigned projects.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management or similar field of study plus 4-6 years of engineering related experience or experience pertaining to high voltage substation/transmission design, siting, operations and/or construction OR a Master's Degree plus 2-4 years of experience as listed above.

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional certification.
• Prior project management experience in an electric utility setting. Other equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification and training may also be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• High voltage substation/transmission design, siting, operations and/or construction.
• Technical practices and principles in the use of the materials, equipment, tools and methods employed in the installation, maintenance and alteration of electrical lines and related appurtenances.

Ability to:

• Manage multiple projects.
• Coordinate and lead activities and meetings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Organize workload; establish priorities; and meet established deadlines.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Use project scheduling, spreadsheet and word processing applications (Microsoft Project/Word/Excel/Outlook) to prepare clear and concise documents, correspondence and other written materials.
• Interpret, explain and abide by City and departmental administrative directives, policies and procedures.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice and information concerning incumbent's area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and to communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Skills:

• Good personal computer skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, crawling, climbing, and using hands and fingers to operate equipment and to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned office and outside in varied weather conditions.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: telephone, computer, printer, copier and various other office equipment.

Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship.

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Supplemental Questions

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• • I understand that prior to submittal I must: 1) Verify the application form includes my complete work history & education. 2) If I have previously applied, verified my application is up-to-date, including current dates of employment. (Note: A resume will not substitute the need to add your work history to the application form.)

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• • What is the highest level of education completed? (Make sure this information is reflected under the Education History Section of the application)

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• • Do you possess work experience with an electric utility, electric utility contractor/consultant, or in a similar industry?

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• • If 'Yes', please describe your role & experience. If 'No', enter N/A.

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• • Do you possess project/program management experience?

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Certification(s)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Other (1)