Coordinator/PM Construction & Maintenance

LCEC•North Fort Myers, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position directly manages power distribution construction and maintenance, transmission construction and maintenance, and vegetation management contractor personnel and LCEC personnel. The role coordinates field work, contractors, employees, work orders, inspections, budgets, materials, emergency restoration, and customer communications while ensuring work meets safety requirements, contracts, applicable codes, permits, LCEC standards, schedules, and service commitments. The position may also serve as Duty Supervisor, rotate into other Coordinator roles, provide technical support, and participate in storm restoration and other emergency response activities. It is based in North Fort Myers, Florida, and is full-time, with some long hours, irregular schedules, rotating 24-hour on-call duty, and storm duty requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and ten years of experience in a related craft/professional function; or an associate degree and five years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree and two years of related experience.
Experience in right-of-way management and electric utilities.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and demands.
Ability to read and follow maps and use GPS and GIS database systems.
PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and a work management system or similar programs.
Demonstrated ability to resolve contractor issues and construction problems.
Demonstrated understanding of construction processes and standards.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with people at all levels within and outside the organization.
Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Meet attendance and storm duty requirements and respond to calls outside regular work hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field, plus two years of experience in a related craft/professional function.
Four years of experience in substation, meter, and/or utility construction or operations.
Seven years of Coordinator/Supervisor experience in the power industry.
Proficiency in NISC Software, Cascade, and Microsoft Project or similar programs.
Project or work-group coordination and/or supervision experience.
Project coordination and/or supervision courses or certifications.
Direct experience with collaborative labor relations.
TRAQ qualification upon hire.
Role-dependent specialty certifications, licenses, or qualifications upon hire, such as International Society of Arboriculture certification, a State Commercial Pesticide License, MOT, thermography, or CPR.

Responsibilities

Coordinate contractor construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution facilities, including vegetation management.
Maintain construction and maintenance programs and procedures.
Perform required inspections, including aerial, mid-cycle, mitigation vegetation, and construction/maintenance inspections.
Investigate outages.
Supervise LCEC employees and contractors performing construction, maintenance, and vegetation management.
Process work orders from Design & Engineering and Construction Management and ensure work is completed on schedule to meet service standards and customer commitments.
Coordinate schedules, tree-trimming requirements, service dates, and multiple resources on larger projects.
Assist with bidding special projects and ongoing blanket contracts; prepare scopes of work and requirements; serve as primary contractor contact on designated projects or with designated vendors.
Understand contract terms and conditions; review and approve contractor field reports, invoices, payments, and timesheets; inspect work and approve it for payment, quality, and compliance with standards and job design.
Coordinate contractors performing emergency repairs and power restoration after outages.
Respond reliably and promptly to calls during and outside regular work hours.
Meet attendance and storm duty requirements.
Coordinate accounting for construction materials, including issues, returns, and salvage, when applicable.
Ensure contractor crews work safely and comply with LCEC policies, accident-prevention rules, construction and operating standards, and contract terms.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and permit regulations, including environmental, herbicide, and mangrove requirements.
Resolve customer complaints and inquiries promptly.
Contribute to the development and implementation of concepts, processes, and ideas to improve maintenance programs.
Contribute to budget forecasts.
Conduct educational programs for internal and external customers.
Participate in public hearings, legal proceedings, or similar activities in support of a subject matter expert; may serve as the subject matter expert.
Assist or act as Duty Supervisor when requested.
Maintain effective working relationships and clear, courteous, timely communications with contractors, employees, customers, and other stakeholders.
Perform technical duties supporting construction, maintenance, and vegetation procedures, such as GIS inspections and joint-use/foreign-attachment coordination.
Rotate into other Coordinator roles as needed.
Support storm restoration and work in emergency storm situations, including hurricanes; work more than 12 hours per day for continuous periods of days or weeks as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.