Transmission Line Manager

Job Summary

The T-Line Manager will be responsible for providing coordination of planning for contractors, and craft activities on a utility scale transmission line projects. Develop and enhance relationships by providing superior service.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Organization, flexibility, outstanding focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the high-quality installation of transmission infrastructure and related systems by providing on-the-job oversight of construction contractors.
• Participate in reviews of project drawings/submittals, evaluate constructability, and provide feedback to the engineering team to help verify that the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship conforms to the specifications and is aligned with contractual requirements.
• Work with Site Manager and owner’s Project Manager in reviews of project schedules and their updates.
• Supervise and provide quality control of the working team.
• Manage the interface with interconnection personnel for connection of the project power grid to the existing transmission system.
• Serve as the liaison between engineers, contractors, and craft workers to ensure electrical components of the project comply with drawings and specifications.
• Attend and participate in project meetings (On-site and remote)
• Establish and contribute to a positive work environment within the project team.
• Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, contractors, and landowners.
• Review logistics for efficiency, providing suggestions for improvement.
• Review/monitor contractor’s procurement of electrical resources, methods, staffing, look-ahead schedules and coordination with other site activities
• Work with engineering staff to ensure plans, specifications, submittals and RFIs are transmitted to subcontractors accurately and timely
• Monitor Safety, Quality, and Efficiency of contractors work on every project.
• Ensure owners supplied subcontract crews have resources and support.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Skills

The requirements listed below are representative of acquired skills required.

• Proficiency in the following disciplines:
• Establishment of access
• Foundations
• Structure erection
• Insulators and hardware
• Pulling of conductor/OPGW to proper sag
• Splices
• FAA equipment
• Microwave communication systems
• Knowledge of end-to-end testing procedures.
• Possess working knowledge of the design process, documents (Drawings, reports, etc.), RFI processes, and NCR’s.

Competencies

The requirements listed below are competencies required to perform the job successfully.

• Basic Understanding of lean construction and principles of risk management
• Basic Understanding of quality management systems
• Microsoft software products
• OSHA 10/OSHA 30 a plus
  
  

Education, Certifications, And Experience

• High school Diploma
• 5 years’ experience as a lineman
• Current driver’s license
  
  

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirement

 Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and work occasionally at heights via contractor operated manlifts for the purpose of inspection.

 Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25/50 pounds regularly/occasionally

 Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.

 Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain.

 Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.

 Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.

 Must be able to operate company trucks safely for extended durations both on and off-road.

Working Conditions

 working indoors and outdoors

 excessive heat

 excessive cold

 extreme weather conditions

 excessive humidity

 excessive dampness or chilling

 excessive noise, continuous

 slippery and uneven walking surfaces

 working around machinery with moving parts

 working around moving objects or vehicles

 working around moving machinery/heavy equipment

 working in close proximity to others

Travel Requirements

• Rotational including 3 weeks on and 6 days off (Thursday thru Tuesday)
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.