Transmission Construction Representative-Senior-Principal

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing duties and assignments associated with the construction of Transmission Line or Transmission/Distribution Station facilities. This role serves as a subject matter expert for Construction Management, acting as a liaison between various business groups and representing Construction Management in project meetings. The position involves identifying and mitigating risks related to safety, schedules, budgets, and materials, as well as mentoring junior representatives and delivering presentations. Coordination with Safety and Environmental departments is crucial, and the role may involve leading efforts during storm restoration or emergency failures. Participation in training development and proficiency with technical tools are also key aspects of the position.

Requirements

Transmission Construction Representative SG7: Bachelor’s degree in construction management science with emphasis on project/construction management or bachelor’s degree in construction technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related technology field with a minimum of 2 years of project/construction management work experience OR an associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related technology field with 4 years’ work experience in the electric industry, or project/construction management/oversight OR High School graduate or equivalent with 6 years related experience in electric industry or project management/oversight
Transmission Construction Representative Senior SG8: Bachelor’s degree in construction management science with emphasis on project/construction management or bachelor’s degree in construction technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related technology field with a minimum of 6 years of project/construction management work experience OR an associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related technology field with 8 years’ work experience in the electric industry, or project/construction management/oversight OR High School graduate or equivalent with 10 years related experience in electric industry or project management/oversight
Transmission Construction Representative Principal SG9: Bachelor’s degree in construction management science with emphasis on project/construction management Or bachelor’s degree in construction technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related technology with a minimum of 8 years of project/construction management work experience OR an associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related technology field with 10 years’ work experience in the electric industry, or project/construction management/oversight OR High School graduate or equivalent with 12 years related experience in electric industry or project management/oversight

Responsibilities

Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for Construction Management as it pertains to Transmission Line and Transmission/Distribution Station construction.
Serve as a liaison between the Construction Management organization and other business groups (i.e. Transmission Field Services, Project Management, Transmission Engineering, etc.).
Represent Construction Management by attending project kick-off meeting, engineering scoping site meetings, project pre-bid meetings, project pre-construction meetings, Planning for Safety Expectation Meetings, and monthly project update meetings.
Assist Construction Management in identifying risks as it pertains to safety, construction work schedules, budgets, materials, contractor work force, etc., and suggest appropriate mitigation plans.
Mentor and provide leadership, as assigned, to less experienced Transmission Construction Representatives.
Deliver Construction Management presentations (including training) to various organizations as assigned.
Coordinate with Safety Advisor to recommend safe work practices and mitigation plans as requested.
Coordinate with Environmental Department to proactively mitigate environmental issues as it pertains to construction management.
Coordinate and lead Construction Management efforts during major storm restoration and emergency failures as requested.
Participate in the development, review, and delivery of Construction Management’s Core Block Training.
Utilize technical tools and applications, mobile devices tablet/phone; including but not limited to: Microsoft suite (MS 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) GIS, PDF editor, Smartsheet, Scheduling Software.