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Overview
With a staff of over four hundred, TRC Field Services (FSV) delivers comprehensive, cost-effective Construction Management and Testing & Commissioning Service solutions safely to our Electric Utility Customers while providing the best training programs and mentors in this industry and numerous opportunities for growth with excellent benefits. Due to continued growth, TRC Field Services (FSV) is seeking Utility Construction Managers to support our Electrical Utility Customers Northeast Region.
This Transmission Line Construction Manager will be responsible for transmission line construction projects, including overseeing cost, schedule, quality, safety, and system integrity on a part-time, temporary, and as needed basis.
Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule activities in preparation for mobilization of utility transmission and/ or distribution construction contractor crews.
- Manage communication between all parties involved with onsite project activities. This includes interacting with utility partners, contractors, permitting authorities, and inspectors.
- Ensure projects are completed safely within budget, scope, and technical specification requirements.
- Manage delays and problems encountered on-site during the construction phase while maintaining excellent documentation to support problem resolution and minimal changes to project plan.
- Manage quality control and inspection of work, which may include direct inspection or oversight of technical inspectors.
- Document contract crew activities, prepare and present periodic oral and written update reports and verify the accuracy of contractor invoicing.
- Conduct Incident Analyses and prepare/ present periodic oral and written reports as needed.
- Assure that assigned field personnel are properly directed, trained, and evaluated within Company and Utility guidelines and procedures, and environmental and safety regulations are consistently followed.
- Assure that required equipment, materials and tools used by assigned personnel are available and stocked.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of department emergency response procedures to help arrange and provide contractor storm emergency resource support as needed.
- Coordinate with internal and external resources for pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as required.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years construction experience, in combination with 5 years’ experience supporting construction management or working in Electric Transmission, Substation, or Generation
- Required - DC T-line experience.
- A minimum 2 Year Degree or demonstrated competency in one of following areas: Construction Technology, Engineering (any discipline), Project/Construction Management, construction estimating/scheduling evidenced by past work history. Preference given to candidates with experience who have working in an electric transmission or in a high voltage work environment.
- Experience managing and implementing construction projects, including identifying, maintaining, and/or adjusting the cost, scope, and resources, managing vendors, and overseeing the formal planning, tracking, and reporting of project performance.
- Knowledge of Utility construction and standards preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Federal, State, OSHA, local, company Safety and Environmental rules and regulations, including OSHA 30, CPR/ First Aid, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Certifications
- Proven ability to read job cards, prints, specifications, drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, instructional information, and contract documents to construct, maintain and troubleshoot transmission lines and equipment.
- Thorough understanding of electrical principles and the hazards associated with electrical transmission work.
- Knowledge of electric utility maintenance practices, safe work practices, Clearance & Control rules, and Labor contracts
- Field experience with switching and tagging, and ability to qualify as a higher authority/control authority.
- Hands-on experience with successful delivery of challenging Transmission and Distribution Construction projects
- Able to travel throughout the service territory Northeast Region and willing to work extended hours when job requires and for system emergencies, including long hours in inclement weather.
- Current, valid US Driver License in good standing
- US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
- Ability and willingness to work overtime (nights and weekends) as needed.
- Demonstrate ability to view tasks logically, break them down to essential requirements, and generate solutions.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal daily supervision.
- Computer skills Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Preferred competent Computer skills demonstrated by past use of following types of software: examples include PCM, Procore, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD MicroStation, GIS, etc.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interface and coordinate work on a daily basis with project stakeholders.
Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.
Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
Disclaimers
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
Salary Range
USD $50.00 - USD $68.00 /Hr.