What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Construction I position at Oncor?
Salary Range: $122,178- $162,904
Relocation: Yes
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About Us
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.
Job Summary
As a Construction Manager I at Oncor, you will manage an assigned portfolio of Transmission construction projects. The number of projects will vary (100-250) with an individual project cost which may be $10,000,000 (or greater) and the total in the range of $750,000,000 per year.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Plans, schedules and directs employees and contractors on a portfolio of construction projects to maximize the utilization of resources and minimize risks related to safety of personnel (construction forces and public) and transmission facilities. In addition, develops the skill sets of employees and contractors to accomplish projects.
- Monitors status of projects (from planning status to completion) and keeps project stakeholders appropriately informed of project progress, issues and projected in-service dates. Recommends/implements corrective actions as appropriate.
- Properly resolves stakeholder issues (landowner/public issues, engineering design, clearance constraints, etc) which occur during construction activities.
- Ensures a safe working environment and quality control by assigning on site Field Construction Coordinator (FCC), conducting periodic field and safety observations, and leading incident investigations (safety and service interruptions) to determine root-cause.
- Coordinates other construction organizations (distribution, district, other utilities, customer contractor, etc) and acquires the system facilities clearances required for construction activities.
Education
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
- Applicant with a Professional Engineering license are encouraged to apply.
Experience
- Technical or related degree with at least 2 years in the design, operation and/or construction of electrical utility facilities OR
- 5 years of experience can be accepted in lieu of the above.
- Applicants with two years of experience in a project environment (preferably in a supervisor/manager role) are encouraged to apply.
Skills
- Technical skills required to understand the operation and design of the transmission electrical power facilities.
- Good interpersonal skills- effective communications, influencing the organization, leadership, motivation, negotiation and conflict management, and problem solving
- Some general management skills- planning, organizing, staffing, executing and controlling.
- Computer literacy- able to use the normal office products and learn to use the specific programs associated with Transmission Construction- Exceed on Demand, Transmission Outage Application, etc.
Measure of Success
- Completion of projects per required in-service dates
- Minimal incidents- safety and service interruptions
Benefits
At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:
- Annual incentive program.
- Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
- Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
- 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- Cash balance pension plan.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Mental health resources.
- Employee resource groups.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
- Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Salary : $122,178 - $162,904
