Construction and Operations Manager

*This position is for an onsite, full-time employee - no contractors, please.*

Summary:

The Construction and Operations Manager will oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects and ongoing operations within our organization. This multifaceted role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and project management prowess to ensure the successful execution of construction projects and the seamless functioning of operational facilities. Periodic travel is required.

Ute Energy Exploration and Marketing Expectations of All Employees:

Is it expected that all Ute Energy employees:

Facilitate open communication with their fellow employees, clients, and community partners. Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and training conferences and seminars when assigned.

Obtain a working knowledge of and comply with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the Employee Handbook, Personnel Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures, service plans and any other related policy and procedures.

Report to work at scheduled times and maintain acceptable attendance records as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Construction Management:

• Manage the contractor on overall construction activities on assigned projects, including but not limited to contractor management, material management, construction (EPC), and logistics efforts.
• Responsible for the development of and/or review of construction plans, outage coordination, commissioning planning, and safety planning.
• Interfaces directly with the contractor to report progress, costs, schedule, and risks.
• Prepare reports reflecting project status, schedule, and project uncertainties.
• Ensures compliance with contract standards and processes.
• Oversee various and specific proposal development efforts that accurately define the project scope, schedule, and budgets.

Operations Management:

• Develop, implement, and manage routine and long-term maintenance plans.
• Inspect facilities as required per maintenance plans.
• Manage maintenance contractor.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory.
• Provide storm outage support (emergency response planning).

Development:

• Support the project development team.
• Manage field survey contractors.
• Support permitting activities.
• Gather required site and customer information.
• Assist in developing project budgets and schedules.

Performs other duties as assigned and reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Not all qualifications are quantifiable, qualifications will be discussed and assessed during the scheduled interview and throughout the probationary period by UEEM management. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Must have demonstrated success with a team approach.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (work-related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Expert knowledge of the National Electric Code, National Electric Safety Code, USDA Rural Utilities Service applicable standards of construction and material requirements required
• Electric utility experience at a supervisory level in the installation of distribution and transmission facilities required
• Project management experience in large industrial and utility electric system projects required
• Familiarity with construction management software (Microsoft Projects) preferred
• Experience in contract administration for large industrial and utility electric projects preferred
• Industrial construction management training experience required

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Class A license is required, CDL recommended

Employment Conditional upon the Results of the following:

• Must be able to pass to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing throughout the employment period
• Must possess a clean MVR and maintain it throughout employment