Manager, Distribution Construction

Summary

This position will oversee the division of design and construction projects and will represent Chugach in coordinating with contractors, customers, businesses, utilities, and state and municipal agencies. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing fieldwork, including construction oversight, design modifications, change orders, billing, and project coordination related to the installation, relocation and modification of Chugach’s and other joint-use utility owned facilities.

Essential Functions

1. Review and finalize work and construction packages for bidding or unit price contracting. 

2. Prepare and administer construction contracts, pre-bids and requests for proposals. 

3. Manage and administer primary third party contractors for transmission, distribution and telecommunication requirements that will encompass multiple departments. 

4. Negotiate contract terms such as performance requirements, invoicing, reporting, design discrepancies and changes in conditions.

5. Prepare correspondence for construction of projects including work authorizations, notices, invoices and change orders. 

6. Review project designs, cost estimates, customer correspondence, associated bid packages and schedules for constructability and completeness.

7. Coordinate construction activities with customers and agencies.

8. Oversee construction work for compliance with prepared work packages, design and construction standards, and operational requirements.

9. Manage project closeout activities including reconciliations, final invoicing, certificates of completion and communications.

10. Prepare, monitor and manage project cost controls, project and construction schedules, department budget and capital project activity.

11. Assist in the establishment of construction criteria for distribution, sub-transmission and joint-use facilities.

12. Participate in external committee assignments.

13. Manage survey and data acquisition efforts to ensure data is accurately and reliably gathered, compiled and conveyed to the appropriate audiences.

14. Ensure company survey data is accurately accounted in appropriate data management systems and that it is secure, accessible, and supported.

15. Anticipate construction, inspection and surveying resource requirements and meet time constraints of construction season and system operation.

16. Prepare and administer employee performance reviews. Plan for staffing, training and development of department personnel.

17. Manage work to meet Chugach and departmental goals in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner while maintaining project schedules and budgets.

18. Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management. 

19. Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal

• Sr. Manager, Distribution Design & Construction: Report to, receive direction, guidance, and decisions from.
• Managers and Leadership: Confer with, give and receive information.
• Other Departments: Coordinate with, provide assistance to and exchange information.

External

• Bargaining Unit Representatives
• Federal, State and Local Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.
• Communications and other joint-use utilities: Coordinate with, give and receive information.
• Consulting engineering firms: Consult with and exchange information.
• Other Utilities: Coordinate with, give and receive information.
• Vendors and manufacturers: Consult with.
• Member-Owners: Provide assistance to.

Competencies

1. Current knowledge of electric utility system design, operations, construction, and standard procedures and best practices.

2. Working knowledge of Uniform System of Accounts, RUS design and construction requirements, RUS Approved List of Materials, National Electrical Safety Code, OSHA rules and regulations, environmental regulations, construction contracts, materials and practices’ as well as construction and material specifications.

3. Knowledge of common construction practices utilized in Alaska.

4. Knowledge of environmental protection regulations pertaining to construction activities.

5. Ability to supervise and direct department and contract staff in designing all outside plant facilities for the efficient operation of electrical distribution and sub-transmission systems.

6. Proven ability to recognize system needs and assess designs that meet the electrical and mechanical demands, while fulfilling aesthetic, economic, regulatory and environmental requirements. This includes complete design of overhead and underground distribution lines, transformers, regulators, capacitors and sectionalizing banks and other special projects and loads.

7. Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and project management software.

8. Familiarity with the operations and maintenance of survey instrumentation and equipment.

9. Knowledge of CAD design tools and file storage systems, GIS databases, and software tools.

10. Ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop effective working relationships.

11. Effective construction project management skills.

12. Effective customer skills and ability to resolve conflicts.

13. Ability to expedite work while maintaining necessary standards, organize workflow, manage multiple priorities and make prompt decisions.

14. Ability to recognize ongoing system operation needs and align construction packages that meet these constraints.

15. Ability to organize and train an efficient work group.

16. Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.

17. Effective written and oral communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibility for the distribution, survey and locate divisions. 

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment with some fieldwork required. Some travel to alternate sites will be required for inspection and design review in varying weather conditions. Outside meetings will be necessary. Occasional air travel is required. Attendance at Board of Directors’ meetings and conferences outside of the state may be required.