Senior Construction Manager, Distribution Oversight - Electrical Utilities

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to oversee and coordinate electric distribution construction contractors at the district level. This role plays a key part in supporting our client’s strategic initiatives by ensuring that construction activities are executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with project goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, schedule processes and procedures for supplying electric power with key stakeholders including members, developers and contracted crews
• Plan, organize and monitor the work assigned to the contractors performing work in their assigned district(s)
• Inspect, review and approve work completed by construction contractors
• Work with district level leadership to ensure accuracy of as built vs. as billed items on invoicing
• Work with Distribution Operations Technicians, managers, planning and design leads to ensure system and district one-line diagrams, maps and computer mapping is current and reflects recent facility additions or corrections
• Coordinate with project managers, department members, construction crews, and civil inspectors to determine right of way requirements
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings
• Interpret, adhere to and enforce the company safety policy, the Line Extension Policy and the National Electric Safety Code
• Inspect the URD and OH construction and maintenance work of construction contractors and PEC crews
• Ensure contractors have met all of Client's specifications, local and National Electric Safety Code regulation
• Notify supervisors and other appropriate personnel of problems encountered in the inspection process
• Make recommendations for process improvements and solutions to problems
• Serve as the subject matter expert on electrical distribution construction issues
• Provide day-to-day technical direction
• Maintain performance matrix on construction contractors
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities: Provide technical direction and day-to-day instruction to construction contractors or Client's crews assigned to the district(s) or other areas.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing mapping information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of the current Global Information System mapping system
• Knowledge of relevant inspection equipment, construction specifications, underground developer specifications, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code specifications
• Knowledge of Client's Specification and the Safety Manual's
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries
• Ability to traverse all types of terrain
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
  
  

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.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee may be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
• 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 50 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
  
  

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EEO Statement

Think Power Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications – (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensure):

• High School Diploma
• Ten years of electrical distribution experience
• Past Crew foreman experience is a must
• DOL Certified Journeyman preferred
• Valid Driver's License