Manager-Construction

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this position is to manage, schedule, and direct the work of the employees in the Construction, Maintenance, and Valving & Services Departments. Coordinate efforts with peers and other stakeholders to ensure high‑quality productivity and safety. Department assignments and areas of focus could rotate based on organizational needs and employee development.

Pay range for this position is $157,534/yr to $180,467/yr. Compensation for the selected candidate will depend on candidate qualifications and experience as related to the position requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Creates and communicates the work schedule for crews and coordinates distribution main replacement in accordance with Water One’s main replacement program.
• Plans preventive maintenance of the water distribution system.
• Assists other departments in preventive maintenance/replacement programs for valves, fire hydrants and meters.
• Creates and communicates the work schedule for Maintenance, Valving, and Fire Hydrant Crews.
• Plans preventive maintenance/replacement programs for valves and fire hydrants.

• Creates and communicates the work schedule for construction crews and coordinates distribution main replacement in accordance with Water One’s main replacement program.
• Creates and communicates the work schedule for Transmission Main crews and coordinates distribution and transmission main maintenance in accordance with Water One main replacement program.
• Ensures coordination and support for Engineering for the condition assessment program.

• Reviews project documents to ensure that all field ties, as‑built, material withdrawals in the ERP system, and other types of information are recorded accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Reviews project documents and job sites for potential hazards, conflicts with design, constructability, maintainability, or other issues, and consults with Engineering staff to recommend changes.
• Attends pre‑construction, post‑construction, and other meetings as required.
• Plans, schedules, and provides general supervision for the installation and maintenance of all distribution facilities in coordination with contractors and municipalities and to ensure crews maintain productivity.
• Accountable for taking the necessary precautions to protect Water One personnel and the public at all work sites and to help ensure the safety of Water One’s water supply.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the goals and objectives of the Distribution Supervisor team through mentoring, training, and monitoring methods and procedures of work, safety, supply and equipment requirements, operational policies and priorities.
• Establishes job start dates and other schedules to ensure that work is coordinated with contractors and municipalities and to ensure crews maintain productivity.
• Manages the Distribution Tech (DT) Program by monitoring annually for updates and submitting approvals and non‑approvals for DT advancements.
• Investigates utility damages that are billed to Water One to ensure accuracy. Works with Utility Claims Departments in conclusion through denial of responsibility or claim payment.
• Coordinates with property owners, city/county/state public works officials, contractors, developers, engineers, and other customers on right‑of‑way requirements, property restoration, and other issues.
• Initiates requests for city permits and line locates and communicates with appropriate municipalities for assigned tasks.
• Assists with investigations of occupational incidents, all utility damage, and vehicle and other safety related incidents. Identifies root cause and recommends and implements corrective actions. Performs risk management reviews for work group. Assists Insurance Coordinator in all disputed claims.
• Performs regular field inspections of work sites and activities and documents findings.
• Develops, recommends, and monitors a departmental budget and assists with…