Construction Manager - Contractor Specialist

1w1 week ago

Duke Energy Corporation

US · Full-time · $120,000 – $160,000

About this role

This field position is responsible and accountable for direct on-site oversight and execution of contractor construction, maintenance and restoration activities. Work on active construction projects with transmission and wireless vendors to ensure adherence to construction standards, work methods, procedures and safe work practices. Position requires minimal overnight travel, usually less than 5 nights per year, with a typical Monday-Friday schedule.

Serve as a point of contact for PeakNet contractors’ utilization, focusing on improving overall job costs, quality and timeliness through work planning, job execution, inspection process, audits, crew productivity and site management. Manage dependencies like tree trimming, right of ways and locates, along with job design review, required material, time and equipment. Expect extensive drive time and active observation on construction sites.

Traverse multiple terrains including gravel, marsh and uneven surfaces in various weather conditions such as high and low temperatures or rain. Occasionally lift items 25+ lbs for site maintenance. Collaborate with local company and contractor management, peers and peer organizations to meet customer commitment dates and support customer satisfaction efforts.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with a friendly work environment at Duke Energy. Find opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work. Help make a difference for millions of people every day.

Requirements

Understanding of safe work practices and adherence to construction standards
Ability to traverse multiple terrains (gravel, marsh, uneven surfaces) in various weather conditions
Capability to lift items 25+ lbs for site maintenance
Knowledge of transmission and wireless vendor construction projects
Experience with work planning, job execution, inspection, audits and crew productivity
Familiarity with site and dependency management (tree trimming, right of ways, locates)
Proficiency in job design review, material, time and equipment management

Responsibilities

Manage the execution of Customer Delivery work plan in accordance with the Distribution Construction & Maintenance Scope & Method of Payment while maintaining financial stewardship
Ensure the efficient utilization of contractor resources to meet the work plan
Validate that contractors are performing job readiness checks by working with contractor field leadership and crews
Document any anomalies in the work plan and actively manage resolutions while communicating with stakeholders
Monitor progress of work orders assigned to resources
Approve special equipment using the current CD process (crane, pressure digger, etc.)
Perform productivity and quality assessments, job reviews and validate work order field statuses
Conduct and assist in the investigation and resolution of elevated complaints associated with contractors