Operations Inspection and Construction Project Manager

Position Purpose and Objectives:

Under the supervision of the Construction and Inspections Superintendent, the Operations Inspections and Construction Project Manager performs all related activities for inspection of distribution lines and completed construction projects, crew observation during construction, and the design and construction unit standards. The inspection task includes line extensions, upgrades on existing residences, relocation of current services, subdivision, commercial, industrial, and multi-phased developments, and capital projects.

The Operations Inspections and Construction Project Manager, in collaboration with the Operations and System Design departments, will be responsible for the organization and coordination of design and construction unit creation, review, revision, communication, and use across impacted departments and contractors.

- Inspects completed, distribution lines, and construction of all work orders with the use of a GPS, camera, and thermal camera unit in order to map the physical location of utility electrical equipment in the field.
- Accesses energized electric distribution equipment in order to determine proper construction,
confirmation, and verification of equipment numbers and installed meter numbers.
- Works closely with the GIS staff to ensure that required changes are communicated and facilitates field research when issues are found in the software.
- Researches and prepares various reports pertaining to the project(s) inspection results. Communicates with United Power crews and contract crew management of deficiencies found during construction, and coordinates site cleanup as required.
- Reviews completed construction projects for inspection needs and schedules identified projects for inspection.
- Inspect all construction against design for changes and discrepancies, as well as for proper construction and installation.
- Reviews construction units and builds specs annually.

• Manage construction contractors building 69kv transmission lines, new and upgraded substations, fiber optic lines, subdivisions, oil and gas, etc.
• Coordinates Work Order Projects related to substations, line rebuilds, fiber optics, and pole replacements.
• Maintains construction schedule coordination between contract and internal personnel.
• Reviews and approves jobs prior to the start of construction and follows through with production scheduling to keep projects on track through to completion.
• Evaluates job sites to ensure inspection and safety standards are achieved.
• Coordinates construction project resources and tracks project progress against established timelines and schedules.
• Acts as a liaison between the client, contractors, and project team members regarding changes or problems.
• Tracks construction project progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators and prepares and delivers reports to management.
• Responsible for material management and delivery scheduling tasks in support of assigned projects.
• Ensure designers, Project coordinators, Right-of-Way (ROW), and construction crews are in alignment with job scope and priorities.
• Responsible for timely and accurate review of requested changes to construction units.

• Creates, expands, and maintains professional and productive working relationships with peers and stakeholders. Works collaboratively with colleagues and fosters a spirit of cooperation and inclusion in the workplace.
• Inspects the job site for proper trenching, grade, depth and installation of United Power conduits when completed by the member/customer/developer.
• Crew Observation; noting and reporting issues and concerns back to the Operations Project Managers, Operations Superintendents, and/or Contractor management.
• Part of “24/7 on-call” rotation. May be required to participate.
• Performs other such duties as may be requested or assigned to fulfill the needs of United Power in the interest of good management practice.

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of reading staking sheets, construction plans, acquiring permits, maps, and a thorough understanding of voltage, amps, transformers, NESC, NEC, and knowledge of utility electric distribution systems, and RUS procedures and specifications.
• Must understand and have demonstrated ability to follow safety best practices and ensure work is done with key safety metrics in mind.
• Must have an in-depth understanding of ROW and traffic control requirements associated with electric utility design.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of construction methods, material units, construction drawings (site plans, electric plans, drainage plans, landscape plans, grading plans, etc.), land use and permitting activities, electric utility operations, including pricing, rate structures, energy management, and construction, design and material standards.
• Must have demonstrated ability to complete work within…