Construction Manager - Transmission Line Projects

Pedernales Electric Cooperative • Cedar Park, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for construction management of transmission line and substation construction projects.

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 working across organizations to coordinate construction activities and communications
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field OR Twelve years of job-related experience
• Directly related experience may substitute for education
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level