A client in the Utility industry is seeking to hire a Construction Manager to join their team. The main purpose of this role is to plan, schedule, and direct the work of employees in the Construction Department. This role will me managing roughly 4 to 5 crews performing repacements opposed to new service. Department assignments and areas of focus may rotate based on organizational need and employee development. Additional duties and responsibilities as below...
Essential Duties -
Creates and communicates the work schedule and any coordination for Construction Crews for replacement, relocation, and general improvement projects of distribution mains.
Supports the distribution main replacement program.
Assist other departments in preventive maintenance/replacement programs for valves, fire hydrants, and meters.
Reviews project documents to ensure that all field ties, as-builts, material withdrawals in the ERP system, and other types of information such as time entries and GPS data are recorded accurately and in a timely fashion.
Reviews project documents and job sites for potential hazards, conflicts with design, constructability, maintainability, or other issues, and consults with Distribution Engineering staff to recommend changes prior to the start of the project and throughout the project.
Attends and offers support/guidance/recommendations at pre-construction, post-construction, and other meetings as required to ensure we are continuously improving processes and teams. Makes recommendations to the Engineering Division for design of additions to and replacement of distribution system facilities. Makes recommendations for and/or develops specifications for material and equipment and aids with the evaluation.
Plans, schedules, and provides general supervision for the installation and maintenance of transmission mains and appurtenances, and of all distribution facilities including pipe, services, meter pits, valves, and fire hydrants.
Plans preventive maintenance/replacement programs for valves and fire hydrants.
Establishes job start dates and other schedules to ensure that work is coordinated with contractors and municipalities and to ensure crews maintain productivity. Works with property owners, city/county/state public works officials, contractors, developers, engineers, and other customers on right-of-way requirements, property restoration, and other issues. Initiates requests for city permits and locates and communicates with appropriate municipalities for assigned tasks.
Coordinates and supports all work of the Distribution Division with the other Distribution Managers to ensure seamless work processes. Participates in a rotation with other Managers in the Division for coordination of emergency call-out activities. Coordinates the response to emergencies within the distribution system to ensure safe and efficient restoration of service to customers.
Regularly evaluates construction methods and applicable equipment
Ensures accurate and timely data entry in the Geographic Information System, GNSS application, applications in the GIS Portal, Leak Report & Restoration Tasks in the ERP system, and other applications as required.
Accountable for taking the necessary precautions to protect personnel and the public at all work sites
Performs regular field inspections of work sites and activities and documents findings.
Participates in strategic planning and goal setting for the department/division to support the strategic plan. Develops both short and long-term plans for equipment, personnel, and material needs for the Department.
Supports, upholds, and enforces expectations of attendance and emergency call-out set by the Distribution Division Director.
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Bachelors Degree in Construction, Business, Engineering or Related
7 years Water Utility Industry Experience
Emphasis on construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, repair and operations of large water distribution systems and its components.
Similar Industries: Field Construction, Fiber & Telecom.
4 years in leadership/people management
Experience Managing Budgets, Long Term Planning, Equipment Management etc.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.