Director, High Voltage Projects

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Job Summary

Will oversee and manage the execution of our high voltage construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. This role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and extensive knowledge of high voltage systems and construction practices. Develops plans for safe, cost effective, customer-oriented operations in a manner that complies with applicable codes and regulations. Coolaborates with engineering leaders to pilot innovate solultions to make our electric high voltage system more resilient and reliabile for our customers. Partners with corporate communications to provide customers with proactive communications on upcoming projects and develop new solutions to keep them.

Essential Functions

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  Lead and manage the team, including managers, supervisors, and subcontractors.

  
  
• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, building codes, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop innovative design solutions.
• Partner with corporate communications to provide customers with proactive communication on upcoming projects.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control and adherence to project specifications.
• Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the construction process.
• Prepare and present project reports as requested.
• Collaborate with industry peers to stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Manages the development and implementation of strategic departmental plans, budgets, workforce plans, and productivity improvement strategies to ensure effective utilization of resources, efficiency of operations, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
• Monitors and adjusts the operating budget for department in a consistent and efficient manner.
• Assists employees, contractors and others with unusual or difficult problems arising out of the work performed by employees.
• Interprets and administers policies and procedures as they apply to employees, customers and the general public.
• Initiates the implementation of plans, policies, and procedures to monitor and interpret results to ensure that the company's operations are in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Actively promotes positive safety attitudes and ensures safe working conditions.
  
  

Education Description

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  Requiresa Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university, or a combination of education that provides equivalent knowledge in addition to the required years of experience with electric operations or engineering if non-degreed.

  
  

Experience

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  Typicallyat least 10 years of prior years of experience in electric operations or engineering, including a minimum of three (5) years of experience as a supervisor or manager.

  
  

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Executives

Posting Start Date: 01/30/2025

Posting End Date: 02/13/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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