Coordinator/PM Construction & Maintenance

LCEC•North Fort Myers, FL

6d•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 construction and maintenance work, oversees contractors and employees, ensures compliance with standards and regulations, and supports reliable service delivery and customer commitments. It also contributes to maintenance programs, budget forecasts, customer education, and storm restoration efforts. The position is based in North Fort Myers, Florida. It is full-time and involves some long and irregular hours, rotating 24-hour on-call duty, and storm response work that may require more than 12 hours per day for multiple continuous days or weeks. Responding to emergencies and disasters may be a condition of employment. A background check and drug screening are required at the time of a job offer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent plus 10 years of experience in a related craft or professional function; or an associate degree plus five years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree plus 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 in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and a work management system or similar programs.
Demonstrated ability to resolve contractor issues and construction problems successfully.
Demonstrated understanding of construction processes and standards.
Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with people at all organizational levels 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.
Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements, including emergency response and extended work hours when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/EE) in engineering, business administration, or a related field, plus two years of experience in a related craft or 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/work group coordination and/or supervision experience.
Project coordination and/or supervision courses or certifications.
Direct experience in collaborative labor relations.
TRAQ qualification upon hire.
Specialty certifications, licenses, or qualifications relevant to the Coordinator role, such as International Society of Arboriculture certification, a state commercial pesticide license, MOT, thermography, or CPR.

Responsibilities

Coordinate contractor-performed construction and maintenance, including vegetation management, for transmission and distribution facilities.
Maintain construction and maintenance programs and procedures.
Perform required inspections, including aerial, mid-cycle, and mitigation vegetation inspections.
Investigate outages.
Supervise LCEC employees and contractors performing construction, maintenance, and vegetation management.
Process work orders from Design & Engineering and Construction Management.
Ensure jobs meet scheduled dates, service standards, and customer commitments; coordinate plans and resources on larger projects.
Assist with bidding special projects and ongoing blanket contracts, and compose work scopes and requirements.
Serve as the primary contractor contact on assigned projects or with designated vendors, and understand applicable contract terms and conditions.
Review and approve contractor field reports, invoices, payments, and timesheets.
Inspect work at various stages and approve contractor work for payment, quality, and adherence to standards and job design.
Coordinate emergency repairs and power restoration following outages.
Respond reliably and promptly to calls during and outside regular work hours, and 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, contract terms, codes, and permit regulations, including environmental, herbicide, and mangrove requirements.
Resolve customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner.
Contribute to new concepts, processes, and ideas for maintenance programs and 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, and may serve as the subject matter expert.
Assist with or act as Duty Supervisor when requested.
Maintain effective working relationships and productive communications with contractors, employees, customers, and other stakeholders; provide accurate information courteously and promptly.
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 and support storm restoration efforts.
Perform other related duties as assigned.