Construction Manager - Substation Projects

PEC•Cedar Park, TX

About The Position

This position is responsible for construction management of transmission line and substation construction projects. Provides leadership and direction to staff overseeing completion of construction work. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide on-site construction oversight for the transmission and substation portfolio of construction projects and serves as the lead owner representative on projects throughout all phases of construction Provide leadership and direction to staff inspecting and coordinating substation and transmission line construction projects Leads, guides and directs construction activities to ensure projects are properly constructed Serves as a mentor or coach to staff across the organization and provides construction technical support for all transmission and substation projects Provide construction management services to ensure key milestones are met and coordinated with other PEC departments Develop and report on construction schedules Support specification and documentation of PEC design standards and material standards based on construction observations Review transmission and substation designs throughout the design phase and prior to construction to provide construction feasibility feedback and be familiar with the project design, specification, material, and outage requirements Support department engineers and project managers in project scope and schedule development Assists the project manager in providing input to contract bid proposals and bid evaluations Provides input regarding modifications, change orders and other impacts on projects and coordinates with the project manager to revise scope, schedule and budget as necessary Ensure contract compliance with PEC specifications, standards, and industry practices Ensure PEC membership’s fiduciary interests are maintained through effective contract management during all construction activities . Ensure safe working practices and environment is adhered to on the construction site Ensure construction activities are fully complete when invoiced by construction contractor Ensure environmental and permitting requirements are implemented per the specification Serve as Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Inspector for specific projects Provide weekly construction reports and status to all interested parties Coordinate construction activities with other PEC departments to ensure construction timelines are maintained Verify accuracy of drawing markups and as-builts; hang hard copy control house drawing set and coordinate loading of electronic files in the drawing database. Notify PEC Engineering when projects will not meet contracted schedule; suggest construction options to recover project schedule Reject construction activities and materials that do not meet PEC standards, specifications, and designs Conduct pre-construction meetings and safety tailboards as required Coordinate with other PEC departments as necessary for completion of the projects Receive, inventory, inspect, and/or reject material delivered directly to jobsites Report material received and construction units completed for invoicing and inventory Coordinate issuing of material to contractor from PEC Warehouse Coordinate outages and/or mobile transformers as necessary for projects .. Maintain the security of confidential information Stay abreast of advances in technology Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned ... ... ... ...

Requirements

Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of construction standards and industry best practices
Knowledge of project management methods and concepts
Knowledge of budgeting and cost management
Knowledge of engineering principles
Knowledge of assembly and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment, including high voltage equipment
Knowledge of materials and tools used in construction
Knowledge of electrical theory
Knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code
Knowledge of construction safety principles and practices
Knowledge of procurement design and processes
Skilled in providing leadership, direction, and supervision to staff
Skilled in working across organizations to coordinate construction activities and communications
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Skilled in monitoring and managing performance
Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics
Skilled in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to interface with all levels of management and employees
Bachelor’s Degree in related field OR Twelve years of job-related experience
Three years of supervisory experience
Valid Texas Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Provide on-site construction oversight for the transmission and substation portfolio of construction projects and serves as the lead owner representative on projects throughout all phases of construction
Provide leadership and direction to staff inspecting and coordinating substation and transmission line construction projects
Leads, guides and directs construction activities to ensure projects are properly constructed
Serves as a mentor or coach to staff across the organization and provides construction technical support for all transmission and substation projects
Provide construction management services to ensure key milestones are met and coordinated with other PEC departments
Develop and report on construction schedules
Support specification and documentation of PEC design standards and material standards based on construction observations
Review transmission and substation designs throughout the design phase and prior to construction to provide construction feasibility feedback and be familiar with the project design, specification, material, and outage requirements
Support department engineers and project managers in project scope and schedule development
Assists the project manager in providing input to contract bid proposals and bid evaluations
Provides input regarding modifications, change orders and other impacts on projects and coordinates with the project manager to revise scope, schedule and budget as necessary
Ensure contract compliance with PEC specifications, standards, and industry practices
Ensure PEC membership’s fiduciary interests are maintained through effective contract management during all construction activities
Ensure safe working practices and environment is adhered to on the construction site
Ensure construction activities are fully complete when invoiced by construction contractor
Ensure environmental and permitting requirements are implemented per the specification
Serve as Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Inspector for specific projects
Provide weekly construction reports and status to all interested parties
Coordinate construction activities with other PEC departments to ensure construction timelines are maintained
Verify accuracy of drawing markups and as-builts; hang hard copy control house drawing set and coordinate loading of electronic files in the drawing database.
Notify PEC Engineering when projects will not meet contracted schedule; suggest construction options to recover project schedule
Reject construction activities and materials that do not meet PEC standards, specifications, and designs
Conduct pre-construction meetings and safety tailboards as required
Coordinate with other PEC departments as necessary for completion of the projects
Receive, inventory, inspect, and/or reject material delivered directly to jobsites
Report material received and construction units completed for invoicing and inventory
Coordinate issuing of material to contractor from PEC Warehouse
Coordinate outages and/or mobile transformers as necessary for projects
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned