Field Construction Transmission Manager

Overview

Oversee field transmission construction, ensuring safety, schedule, quality, and contractor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• reporting
• schedule monitoring
• material inspection
• change orders
• document review
• site coordination

Tasks

-Must do Reporting – Weekly Report, Monthly Reports, site weekly minutes of meetings. -Coordinate as necessary with all local and state municipalities throughout project execution -Keep on site and updated the H&S, Environment and Quality project binder. -Ensure all CIP/NERC requirements are maintained throughout the project execution -Maintain a daily on-site as-build project plan -Assists with the iTOA process. -Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting improvements to safety practices. -Conduct weekly project progress meeting. Request the contractor two week look ahead schedule at each weekly meeting. -Diligently ensure compliance with safety regulations, conducting safety inspections, and identifying potential hazards to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel. -Monitor Schedule - Look Ahead vs. PM -Inspect all project related construction material for damage and completeness for the project execution -Must attend the contractor’s safety, environment and Quality meetings; provide a tip in the onsite meeting. -Review and understand the project Documentation and any related documentation and provide input to enhance the constructability of the Project, taking into account schedule, cost and quality considerations. -Must be always On-site whenever work is being performed (make frequent observation of contractor’s activities and adherence to M&PT when in public ROW). Immediate notification to PM of any and all problems or foreseeable issues throughout construction or any complaint presented by the general public. -One Line drawings, circuit maps, and the devices shown. -Minimize Change Orders. Support Project Manager Services to review any requested Change Orders/Notices or other claims submitted by Construction Contractors which relate to additional payments, schedule adjustments or other modifications to the Project, and make such recommendations to the utility regarding the legitimacy of such claims and review the Construction Contractor’s proposed mitigation. -Coordinate Material delivery between the client’s Stockroom, and Contractor. -Maintain a project change order and correspondence log -Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications, quality and adherence to construction schedules. -Must review contractor invoices and schedules. -Work in the preparation of Final File.

Requirements

• scada
• 115kv
• bachelor’s
• 10 years
• sap
• supervisory

What You Bring

-SCADA and UC&M switching and tagging procedures. All tags must be verified by the FCM. -Facilitate resolving construction problems, discrepancies, procedures, and methods by working with engineering personnel, inspectors, contractors and suppliers. Must have strong communications skills. -Knowledge of NRA clearances and switching orders would be beneficial -Safety requirements to work on 115 kV structures under a DNO including fault currents and clearing time. -Continuously communicate (written and verbally) with the associated PM -Computer and Administrative skills -Communications with ECC. -Procedural and safety requirements to work 115 kV hot. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education with 10 years relevant experience required. -Ability to investigate and solve construction problems in a timely manner with minimum dependence on others -A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive related electric utility industry experience, with transmission facilities construction management experience preferred. -Must be an Authorized Person approved by both Divisions (Binghamton and Elmira) to hold Clearances, Assurances, and Permissions and can complete the appropriate documentation. -Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills -AVANGRID’s procedures, incident, daily, weekly reports, and computer familiarity. -Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings and convey interpretations to contractors -Detailed work experience in electrical Utility transmission UV/OV & civil construction -Must have current US Work authorization and valid US Driver License in good standing -Five (5) years' experience in a supervisory capacity preferred -FCM must be organized, must document everything to provide a good paper trail -Knowledge of GPS Systems & knowledge of SAP is preferred

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Benefits

-401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match) -Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) -FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account -Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance -Paid Parental Leave -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance -EAP (Employee Assistance Program) -Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance -Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

About K&A Engineering Consulting

-Provides innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors. -Delivers customized, practical solutions in energy, infrastructure, utilities, and transportation. -Works on projects such as large-scale energy infrastructure, transportation systems, and water resource management. -Specializes in complex designs and high-efficiency engineering services. -Known for addressing current engineering challenges and forecasting future needs and trends.

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