Construction Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Construction Manager –
Transmission & Distribution

ROLE SUMMARY

The Construction Manager coordinates and supervises pre-construction, construction and post-construction activities for transmission and distribution projects, for both lines and substations. The work locations of these positions could be located in (but not limited to) OH, PA, WV, MD, NJ and will be determined by management based on business needs.

• Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisors.
• Career Path: Project Manager, Construction Services Supervisor

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participating with Project Managers in packaging instructions to bidders, specifications or design drawings and coordination with others.
• Participating in construction pre-bid meetings and site visits, assist in responding to contractor questions arising out of bid meetings and in the evaluation of contractor bids.
• Monitoring and overseeing contractor work to ensure projects are meeting scheduled deadlines, construction standards, safety requirements and other contract criteria.
• Facilitating equipment and material procurement, staging, and monitoring for contractor use.
• Acknowledging receipt of materials for projects and ensuring materials received are same materials called for by design professionals.
• Inspecting work performed by contractors against design and construction standards.
• Preparing project-specific reports to management.
• Acting as initial point of contact and liaison between contractor field crews and Project Manager.
• Documenting project site meetings with contractors that address issues such as safety, performance, quality control, or adherence to construction schedules.
• Initiating and maintaining daily logs, documenting contractor identification, contractor headcount, site-specific weather information, changes to work scopes, and other project date and information.
• Coordinating local switching orders and contractor requested outages.
• Assist in reviewing and analyzing contractors’ documents supporting request for payment and/or change orders.
• Verifying critical contractor field testing.
• Coordinating contractor and electric utility project acceptance testing and checkout prior to final project release for service.
• Inspecting circuits prior to energizing or re-energizing (this will be collaborative with contractor and client representative).
• Maintaining list of all items needing contractor modification/work/change (punch list) prior to final acceptance.
• Ensuring that as-built drawings are prepared and submitted by contractor and received by Operating Companies and Engineering.
• Participating in contractor evaluation, project review meetings and meetings concerning “lessons learned”. Providing feedback to Engineering, design professionals, and asset management on contractor costs for estimating future projects.

OTHER ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.
• Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner.
• Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards.
• Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role.
• Maintains a professional appearance and workspace.
• Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures.
• Utilizes relevant Welty and Client Technology to support all assigned responsibilities.
• Aids Welty Energy portfolio group team members with construction issues.
• Provides Second in Command coverage for Construction Services Managers and Supervisors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Strong project management and construction management skills are required with a demonstrated ability to develop, manage and control multiple tasks.
• Experience with a project management and construction management tools such as Primavera, MS Project, etc. with related Scheduling/Resource Planning expertise a plus.
• Detailed Project Controls experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be willing to travel to assigned project locations throughout the service territory.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

EDUCATION

          -Construction management or civil/electrical/mechanical engineering degree preferred, but not required depending on experience

EXPERIENCE

• 5 or more years of construction and site management and electric utility-specific (transmission, distribution or substation) field experience, including managing multidisciplinary work crews and/or Project Manager or Superintendent experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Successful completion of company training and role-specific professional development coursework, within required timeframe (Required).
• Must have or be willing to obtain OSHA 30 certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Will require periods of overnight travel, up to 100% of work time.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project demands.
• Work is typically field focused, will require extended periods working out of a job trailer or vehicle. 
• 80% travel within 2-3 hours of home area, 20% travel in wider PA/OH area as needs dictate
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing.

DISCLAIMERS

This role description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent.

All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of Welty. Nothing in this role description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and other laws and regulations, as appropriate.