About Our Company

Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. Our ability to integrate distinct specialties gives customers the opportunity to work with a coordinated team for the design and maintenance of their infrastructure.

Utilitra has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Places to Work finalist, one of St. Louis' 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses. We were also recognized by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the area's Top Work Places.

Overview

Lead access and civil construction projects from pre-construction through closeout

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role has no direct reports.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Intimately involved with the bid process, often contributing information and recommendations on the bid itself
• Reviews specifications and plans to determine the scope of work on projects
• Assesses needs and gathers information from multiple stakeholders at the onset of a new project; presents data and information
• Meticulously attends to a myriad of details
• Proactively manages construction projects from winning the bid to completing the work in conjunction with the leadership team and field supervision
• Establishes project objectives, performance, and quality standards and lays out the project plan in accordance with contract specifications
• Assigns work
• Initiates and maintains contact with customers and other people to facilitate project activities
• Monitors and controls projects; provides direction to field crew(s) to drive schedule and adhere to established budget and profitability goals
• Represents the company in project meetings and attends strategy sessions
• Works with contract administrators
• Identifies, applies for, obtains, and maintains all applicable permits
• May requisition supplies and materials; keeps sufficient inventory on hand to achieve project objectives
• Invites subcontractors to bid on work that cannot be self-performed
• Vets and selects subcontractors
• Reviews and approves submittals from subcontractors
• Develops detailed staffing schedules to ensure that all work will be done on time, inspected, and delivered to the customer as final when anticipated
• Anticipates problems before they occur and collaborates with crews, customers, and leaders to resolve them
• Schedules and runs job site meetings
• Communicates clearly and effectively with crews, foremen, leaders, customers, and the general public; keeps team members accurately informed
• Interprets and explains plans and contract terms to staff, crews, and customers
• Effectively manages client expectations; communicates delays promptly
• When appropriate, says "no" and sets appropriate boundaries to ensure that we operate within the scope of work as agreed
• If work outside the agreed-upon scope is desired, communicate the need for additional documentation and any associated costs with the changes
• Provides reports on work progress, costs, and scheduling; reports overruns as soon as possible
• Visits all job sites to ensure that work is performed to standards, meets quality and safety requirements and that everyone works in a safe manner
• Comply with, enforce, and support Utilitra safety philosophy, safety training, safety manual, and OSHA
• Ensure all assigned personnel use/wear all appropriate personal protective equipment and tools
• Foster an environment where safety is expected; correct unsafe behavior immediately and consistently
• Diligently monitor safety in all situations; proactively work to prevent accidents and injuries at all times
• Stop work that is being performed in an unsafe manner
• Take corrective/disciplinary action for repetitive safety violations
• Reinforce safety rules and the importance of everyone going home safely in meetings, toolbox talks, JSAs, and other opportunities
• Works closely with the Operation Manager and Project Accountant to ensure project billing aligns with progress on the project, customer expectations, and changes that occur at the last minute
• Continuously reviews costs to ensure that projects remain profitable and brings any concerns to the attention of the Operations Manager
• Documents decisions and agreements, project WIP, design changes, customer specifications, the accomplishment of goals
• Effectively manages the timely Close Out of projects
• Prepares "punch lists" of items to complete near the end of projects; verifies those items are completed
• Conducts gap analysis when projects close, comparing actual costs to anticipated costs, profits, and timelines; makes recommendations for future bids; communicates lessons learned to all appropriate parties to prevent mistakes and repetitive problems; seeks out ways to improve scheduling, quality, efficiency, communication, and procedures
• Actively serves as an ambassador of Utilitra in the community
• Other duties as assigned or prudent
• Cross-train in all facets of the Division, preparing to fill in for anyone absent and grow in responsibility and scope over time.

The person in this role will uphold the culture of Utilitra, including relationship building with customers as well as general behavior on Utilitra or client premises or at Utilitra-sponsored events.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Experience in leading utility construction projects:
  • Matted access for T&D
  • Stone access for T&D
  • Civil substation site work execution
  • Grading for utility installation
  • SWPPP installation and maintenance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
  • Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered but is at the discretion of leadership
• Strong leadership and influencing skills required
  • Negotiation skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Presentation experience
• 3 years' experience leading construction trades
• Ability to adhere to a schedule and reliably show up for all scheduled shifts on time
• Strong skills with organization, communication, and attention to detail
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new scheduling, project management, and accounting software
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Microsoft Project, Primavera, or other industry-recognized scheduling software
  • Experience with B2W and Viewpoint/Vista preferred
• Must maintain or complete OSHA 30 hour course within one year of being hired
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed both in an office and on job sites, inside and outside; exposed to extreme heat and cold, as well as multiple weather conditions
• Must be able to drive, have a driver's license and have a clean driving record
• Sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crawl, climb, or balance may be required to perform inspections on job sites

Travel Requirements:

• This role may require periodic travel to job sites, requiring overnight stays when necessary

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
  • Zero deductibles
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holiday & vacation time
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values, and is a critical component to our company's success.

Utilitra IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.