Program Manager- Pole Restoration, Trussing and Inspection

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $95k - $120k

Iapetus Infrastructure Services (IIS) is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a large-scale pole restoration, pole trussing, and inspection program for Utility Companies across North Texas and Oklahoma. This position is responsible for the program development, day-to-day management, coordination, quality oversight, and client interface for programs focused on the restoration, reinforcement, preservation, and inspection of wood and steel utility distribution and transmission structures.

The Program Manager serves as the primary operational point of contact between IIS, our clients, and field crews, ensuring programs are executed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with utility specifications and quality standards. This role will also support similar utility infrastructure programs for other IIS clients as workload and availability permit.

The ideal candidate will have direct field experience with pole restoration, steel truss installation, intrusive pole inspection, and preservative treatment programs, combined with demonstrated project management, client relationship, and team leadership capabilities. A working knowledge of utility construction standards, asset management practices, and field safety requirements is essential.

Work Environment: This position is field-based and requires extensive work throughout utility service territories in North Texas and Oklahoma, or other states as assigned. The Program Manager will split time between field operations, client site visits, and administrative duties. Frequent travel with overnight stays may be required. Work will be performed in outdoor environments near energized utility facilities, active construction zones, and roadways.

Office or remote work may be required for reporting, planning, and administrative activities.

• Serve as the primary operational manager for pole restoration and steel truss installation programs, ensuring field activities are executed in accordance with client specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards.
• Manage field crews performing steel truss system installations, steel stub installations, ground line restoration, and structural reinforcement activities on wood utility poles across our clients North Texas and Oklahoma service territories.
• Oversee the evaluation of poles for restoration eligibility, including review of shell thickness measurements, remaining section modulus (RSM) calculations, and structural assessments performed by field technicians.
• Coordinate crew scheduling, work order prioritization, material procurement, equipment deployment, and logistics to meet program production targets and client deadlines.
• Review and approve daily restoration production reports, photographs, and field documentation to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with utility specifications.
• Conduct and coordinate regular field quality assurance inspections of completed truss installations, restoration hardware, backfill compaction, and site conditions.
• Interface directly with our client’s program stakeholders, project engineers, and asset management personnel regarding restoration status, production reporting, and program performance.
• Identify and elevate poles requiring engineering review, replacement, or supplemental reinforcement beyond standard restoration eligibility criteria.
• Manage crew performance, compliance, and field safety expectations throughout restoration and trussing operations.
• Support emergency restoration activities following storm…