Electric Project Manager

The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high quality services in a friendly and courteous manner. What we are proud to offer you : Health Insurance (begins first day of employment) Retirement Health Savings Account Vision STD, LTD PTO Floating Holidays Paid Holidays Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Manages various projects with regards to scope, budget, schedule, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. Create progress reports monthly to provide a written summary for each project. Reviews change orders in detail to confirm who, what, why, and how to provide a written recommendation on how to proceed. Maintains all project records both digital and paper for capital projects which would include the following bid documents, bid advertisement, bid summary, contracts, change orders, invoices, TAC notes, etc. Serves as technical liaison for the department staff, design engineers, and contractors. Provides detailed knowledge of the department’s technical standards and how they relate to service connections and day-to-day operations. Coordinates written drawing reviews with crews and engineers to confirm project scope and standards are met. Provides written summaries for project meetings in the design, bidding, and construction phases to document and stay well-informed of the project details. Regularly reviews actual project costs to confirm the project is staying within budget. Provides written answers for requests for information (RFI) and coordinates with all concerned parties. Assists with the development of long and short-range plans for the maintenance and expansion of the electric utility. Assists with overall administration and technical supervision for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the electric utility. Assists in the development of an annual Operations and Maintenance and capital improvement budget for the electric utility. Assists Operations Manager in special projects such as cost of service, rate cases, bond issues, engineering, budgets, and capital improvement projects. Assists with coordinating departments work activities with other utility departments, private contractors, engineers, and customers and manage work performed by outside contractors. Assists in responding to customer complaints in a timely manner. Assists in ensuring utility compliance with EPA, IDEM, DNR and any other State or Federal regulatory agency having authority. Assists with establishing and promoting training and safety programs. Assists Operations Manager in conducting staff meetings with foremen and operating personnel to keep them current on company policy and any changes in the electric industry. Assists with job costing activities. Assists Operations Manager with the hiring of department personnel. Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in project management or related subject. 6+ Years in the Electric Industry. Business Management coursework recommended. Strong verbal communication skills are necessary to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization. Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergencies or highly stressful situations. First aid and CPR certifications required. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr