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Joint Use Project Manager
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Position Summary Oversees and directs engineering, pre-construction and construction planning for make ready joint use projects. The Project Manager communicates and coordinates activities directly with corporate stakeholders, joint use operators, consultants, and contractors concerning project layout, cost, design standards, easements/right-of-way, utility coordination, and scheduling. The Project Manager provides technical guidance and direction on all assigned projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of construction jobs to ensure regulatory adherence and operational efficiency of joint use projects. Responsibilities Primary Position Responsibilities • Lead and manage make ready joint use projects, adhering to CoServ's design and construction standards and specifications and ensuring compliance with contract specifications. • Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external contacts to promote and sell CoServ's concepts, standards, and services. • Provide technical guidance, assistance, and standards to internal and external contacts regarding electric and gas service installation, design, and cost estimates, for make ready joint use applications. • Manage and coordinate project movement among various internal and external contacts to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion. • Assess internal and external contacts' preferences while directing designs and cost estimates that are acceptable and consistent with CoServ's design and construction standards and specifications and assist engineering consultants in making informed decisions. • Develop, maintain, and update designs and cost estimates for make ready joint use improvement projects. • Resolve conflicts professionally and consistently, ensuring a win-win final resolution. • Prepare accurate and descriptive electrical and gas designs and layouts, material sheets, construction plans, cost estimates, and maps, using a high level of knowledge and recognition of electrical and gas equipment and devices used within CoServ's electrical and gas distribution system. • Design make ready joint use projects with coordination of NESC clearance requirements to multi-circuit overhead and underground electric lines that are of high design difficulty and complexity. • Manage engagements with engineering consultants on assigned task requests by providing feedback on design and constructability to ensure time and budget constraints are met as defined. • Exercise a high degree of creativity and latitude to plan and accomplish goals, relying on extensive experience and judgment. • Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor. • Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support. Secondary Position Responsibilities • Attends power distribution conferences and other meetings to stay abreast of the latest developments in the transmissions and distribution of electricity and gas. • Attends City Council, Planning, and Zoning Committee/Commission meetings as related to project. • Oversees and/or performs field services, such as: • Staking/surveying by performing field measurements. • Placing stakes and other markers to identify the locations of poles, anchors, lines, equipment, and devices. • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by developing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of: • National Fuel Gas Code, 49 CFR Part 192, National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, Occupational Safety Health Administration, and other local codes and ordinances applicable to the job functions performed by this position. • CoServ, Rural Utility Services, state and other regulatory agency procedures and rules in the performance of all work. • AutoCAD, GIS, GPS, and other software systems, by attending power distribution conferences, training and other educational workshops and meetings appropriate to this position. • Contacts local, state or federal agencies or other companies for required permits or to inform of plans for line extensions and to determine right-of-way tree clearings and tree trimming requirements. • Reviews business development periodicals and journals to secure leads in business growth activities. • Takes on team leadership roles within the Business Development & Strategy department as directed by management. • Ability to cross-train, supervise, lead or manage other areas of department as directed or needed. • Keeps complete and accurate records. • Assists in training new Distribution Design Technicians as well as other Project Managers. • Works in the most efficient way possible with all CoServ departments and divisions in the development and implementation of CoServ's management plans and goals. • Communicates with all individuals/groups that may have information on new developments, which may be served by one or all CoServ's services. • Approves invoices, final billing, and material requests. • Ability to travel, if necessary, for business and training • Attends CoServ University and all CoServ required training. • Performs other duties and activities as directed. Position Requirements Education, Experience, and Certifications Required • High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency. • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field; or six (6) years of high-level utility construction and/or engineering experience within the industry in lieu of degree. • Four (4) to six (6) years of high-level experience in electric utility industry and has demonstrated the ability to perform the job duties of a Sr. Engineering Technician. • Six (6) years of working as an Engineering Technician; or, six (6) years of field experience in overhead/underground installation Education, Experience, and Certifications Preferred • Ten (10) years of engineering experience in electric utility industry, business development, project management, and economic development. • Ten (10) years in the electrical distribution engineering field. • PMP and/or PE Certification. • Hi-line Staking Certification. • Willingness to obtain certification/training in opening energized equipment for engineering purposes. Skills and Abilities Required • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work under strict deadlines with strong problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision, and in teams. • Proficient in Maximo, Excel, Word, Arc Designer, GIS and AutoCAD. • Proficient ability to layout and design underground and overhead utilities. • Knowledgeable in city, county, and state permitting requirements. • Knowledgeable in utility design standards for overhead and underground construction specifications. • Working knowledge of utility infrastructure and operation of distribution systems. • Excellent written and verbal human relations and communication skills. • Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. • Understanding of National Fuel Gas Code, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training. • Skills in developing and delivering oral and written presentations. • Ability to work under strict deadlines and has a high level of problem-solving skills. • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Skills and Abilities Preferred • None Physical Requirements • Works both in the office and outdoors. • Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. • Drives company vehicle as needed. • Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, copier, etc. • Ability to sit for long periods of time. • Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets, wildlife, possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings, and construction activities in or near the work site. • Works extended hours as needed or directed. Other Requirements • Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.Min Qualification
• Education, Experience, and Certifications Required • High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field; or s... • Education, Experience, and Certifications Required • High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field; or six (6) years of high-level utility construction and/or engineering experience within the industry in lieu of degree • Four (4) to six (6) years of high-level experience in electric utility industry and has demonstrated the ability to perform the job duties of a Sr • Six (6) years of working as an Engineering Technician; or, six (6) years of field experience in overhead/underground installation • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills • Ability to work under strict deadlines with strong problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision, and in teams • Proficient in Maximo, Excel, Word, Arc Designer, GIS and AutoCAD • Proficient ability to layout and design underground and overhead utilities • Knowledgeable in city, county, and state permitting requirements • Knowledgeable in utility design standards for overhead and underground construction specifications • Working knowledge of utility infrastructure and operation of distribution systems • Excellent written and verbal human relations and communication skills • Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task • Understanding of National Fuel Gas Code, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training • Skills in developing and delivering oral and written presentations • Ability to work under strict deadlines and has a high level of problem-solving skills • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks • Works both in the office and outdoors • Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds • Drives company vehicle as needed • Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, copier, etc • Ability to sit for long periods of time • Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets, wildlife, possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings, and construction activities in or near the work site • Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license see moreApplying Instructions
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