Utility Construction Manager

$105,000 - $125,000/Yr

56-2599223 - Lake Forest, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lake Forest, CA

Real Estate

About the position

The Utility Construction Manager will oversee multiple complex construction projects within the electric utility sector, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and engineering standards. This role requires a proactive and adaptable individual with a strategic mindset, capable of working independently and managing project execution from planning through to closeout.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial field reviews to discuss project alternatives with Transmission Engineering and Environmental.
• Maintain a level approach to project construction design that accounts for engineering needs, construction feasibility, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct field reviews to develop a plan for all required construction activities.
• Write a narrative construction plan that aligns with the Engineering scope of work, detailing all construction activities and estimates.
• Compile a Google Earth map set of all construction work areas and submit it to the GIS team for processing.
• Develop a list of required project permits.
• Support entering the project into EHSync and respond to data requests from various teams.
• Support the Project Execution Strategy review to determine the Responsible Party for Construction.
• Consult and negotiate with the GCC to develop a preliminary construction schedule and initial outage requests.
• Participate in developing specifications and scopes of work for the bidding process.
• Support the bid process by attending job walks and bid conferences, answering technical questions, and participating in bid reviews.
• Participate in the project construction kickoff meeting to set performance expectations.
• Participate in regular construction meetings to provide expertise and progress reports.
• Meet with Contractors to adjust and correct performance issues.
• Review and provide feedback on project QA/QC documentation.
• Support Final Acceptance and Project Closeout as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Electric Utility Construction, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management certificate.
• Ten or more years of experience in overhead and underground distribution, subtransmission, and bulk transmission powerline construction.
• Five or more years of construction management and oversight experience on relevant projects.
• Five or more years of experience with California-specific utility regulatory requirements (G.O. 95, G.O. 128, G.O. 165, G.O. 131-d).
• Five or more years of experience with federal and State environmental regulations (USFWS, USACE, USFS, BLM, BIA, CDFW, RWQCB).
• Understanding of processes and methodologies in electric utility construction.
• Ability to lead and participate in technical teams addressing safety, construction, and quality issues.
• Experience in vendor or third-party oversight and managing craft labor employees.
• Self-motivated work habits and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $105,000 - $125,000 per year.
• Full-time employment with opportunities for professional growth.