Field Construction Coordinator - Electric

Description

• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external parties such as Safety, Energy Control Center, community members, and engineering teams to resolve issues and minimize delays.
• Contractor Interface: Serve as the primary field contact for contractor supervisors and foremen throughout the duration of assigned projects.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Assist in field scheduling, vegetation management sequencing, and coordination of material/resource needs.
• Quality Control & Documentation: Conduct QA/QC activities, maintain project documentation, manage paperwork, and assist with invoice-related approvals.
• Field Interpretation: Review and apply work orders, engineering drawings/sketches, permits, and easements.
• Field Oversight: Supervise and support contractor crews, ensuring work aligns with construction plans and Customer standards. Perform routine site checks and inspections.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, MS Project).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical details to diverse audiences.
• Team-oriented with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with utility asset inspection programs and health assessments.
• Willingness to travel within the Upper State New York franchise area, including overnight stays.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electric utility construction or maintenance.
• Support Emergency Response: Be available to support storm restoration or other emergency response operations as needed.
• Physically capable of walking distribution lines and remote transmission rights-of-way.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Proven experience working with contractors, including performance evaluation and field coordination.
• Extensive knowledge of electric utility materials, equipment, and field practices, particularly in transmission and distribution systems, underground networks, and substations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance