Field Construction Coordinator

PHYSICAL OFFICE

LOCATION:

PEC Cedar Park Office - 1949 W Whitestone, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Starting pay: $42.74 Minimum Starting Base Pay + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

Range of pay: $42.74/hr.

- $53.42/hr. mid point.

* Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

This position is responsible for coordinating and oversight of distribution construction contractors assigned at the district level(s) in support of the Cooperative’s strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate, oversee, schedule processes and procedures for supplying electric power with key stakeholders including members, developers and contracted crews
• Plan, organize and monitor the work assigned to the contractors performing work in their assigned district(s).
• Inspect, review and approve work completed by construction contractors
• Work with district level leadership to ensure accuracy of as built vs. as billed items on invoicing
• Work with Distribution Operations Technicians, managers, planning and design leads to ensure system and district one line diagrams, maps and computer mapping is current and reflects recent facility additions or corrections
• Coordinate with project managers, department members, construction crews, and civil inspectors to determine right of way requirements
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings
• Obtain permission from property owners and regulatory authorities for access and permits

Provide technical direction and day to day instruction to construction contractors or Cooperative crews assigned to the district(s) or other areas.

• Knowledge of using computer systems, including setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing mapping information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of the current Global Information System mapping system
• Knowledge of relevant inspection equipment, construction specifications, underground developer specifications, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code specifications
• Knowledge of Cooperative Specification and the Safety Manual’s
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries
• Ability to traverse all types of terrain
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

• High School Diploma
• Ten years of electrically qualified utility experience
• DOL Certified Journey worker
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee may be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.