Senior Construction Manager, Distribution Oversight - Electrical Utilities

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Distribution Oversight Inspector 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. 

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 relevant inspection equipment, construction specifications, underground developer specifications, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code specifications
• Skilled in time management and in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries and 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

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or related field (preferred)
• 8-10 years of electrical distribution or transmission experience
• Crew foreman experience is required
• Working knowledge of Outlook and MS Office products
• Working knowledge of Maximo and Argus Mapping System
• DOL Certified Journeyman preferred
• Valid Driver's License

About Think Power Solutions

Think Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992. 

Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries. Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.

  Benefits

· 401(k) with 3.5% company match

· 100% employer paid employee-only medical plan

· 100% company paid basic life insurance

· 100% company-paid long-term disability

· Optional vision and dental insurance

· Optional short-term disability

· 6 company-paid holidays 

· 10 days PTO

· 5 days paid family leave

· 6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%

· 1-week paternity leave paid at 100%

· Infertility benefits up to $10,000

· Adoption assistance up to $5,000

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