Aggressively manages and inspects the day-to-day activities of multiple electric contractor crews, for substation and transmission line project work
Facilitates the installation of electric infrastructure and ensures that all safety standards, company construction standards, company specifications and governmental regulations are met
Manages work to ensure that all performance objectives for cycle time and cost are on target
Oversees and directs contractors performing electric cable installations and electric cut-ins
Makes the proper notification to all federal, state and local agencies before, during and after construction as required
Prior to commencement of construction, coordinates with customer(s) at the jobsite to determine specific customer requirements, construction sequencing and provides site readiness verification
Maintains frequent and regular contact with contractor supervision regarding job performance and documents results appropriately
Knowledgeable about distribution contracts
Ensures that the terms and conditions of the contract and technical specifications are met
Verifies key unit quantities
Makes the necessary field decisions regarding job changes and communicates them as necessary to the Supervisor and Program or Project Manager; documents all job changes to ensure compliance and ensures the updates get documented in the appropriate information technology systems
Schedules and coordinates all required electric system outages
Performs weekly safety audits of crews and documents performance in the Asset Suite Safety Audit/Observation Tool
Coordinates permit and work-with requirements with third party utilities and permit agencies
Reviews and approves all documents submitted by the contractor verifying the accuracy and completeness of the documentation
Regularly communicates job status to the appropriate parties to facilitate scheduling commitments
Maintains customer coordination during construction phase and conducts job walk-down with customer and contractor at job completion
Performs storm duty assignments as needed
Reports to service center, jobsite, or remote location
Requirements
15+ years of materials, construction standards, regulations (OSHA), and safety requirements for electric distribution and substation construction
Thorough knowledge of PC and job/work management applications including AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps & MS Office Suite
Thorough knowledge of Company work, environmental, and safety practices, including a working knowledge of electric operations, and the ability to maintain or obtain switching and outage authorization
In-depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, regulations (OSHA), and safety requirements for electric distribution line, transmission line and/or substation construction