Coordinator/Project Manager, Construction & Maintenance

JOB TITLE: Coordinator/Project Manager, Construction & Maintenance

Location: North Fort Myers, FL 

Work Hours: Full-time, some long work hours and irregular schedules, rotating 24-hour on-call duty 

Position Summary: This position directly manages power distribution construction and maintenance; transmission construction and maintenance; and vegetation management contractor personnel and LCEC personnel.

Our benefits include:

• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 242,000 customers throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida.  We employ approximately 450 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States.  LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors. 

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction/maintenance (includes vegetation management) of transmission and distribution facilities performed by contractors.
• Maintain all construction/maintenance programs and procedures.
• Perform all required inspections including aerial, mid-cycle and mitigation vegetation inspections.
• Perform outage investigations.
• Supervise LCEC employees, contractors working construction, maintenance, and vegetation management.
• Process work orders from Design & Engineering and Construction Management. Ensure jobs are completed by the scheduled dates to meet service standard goals and customer commitments.   On larger projects, utilize the project plans to meet tree trim requirements, service dates, and efficiently coordinate multiple diverse resources.
• Assist in the bidding of special projects and ongoing blanket contracts.  Compose work scopes and requirements.  Act as the primary contractor contact on certain projects or with certain vendors for LCEC.
• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of the contract terms and conditions.  Review and approve contractor field reports and associated invoices/payments.  Inspect jobs at various stages and approve contractor construction/maintenance with respect to payment, quality and adherence to standards/job design.
• Coordinate contractors performing emergency repair and power restoration after outages.
• Respond reliably and timely to calls during regular work hours and off regular work hours.
• Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements.
• Coordinate the accounting for all construction materials (issues, returns, salvage, etc.), when applicable.
• Ensure that contractor crews perform duties safely, in accordance with LCEC policies/accident prevention rules/construction & operating standards, and to contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and permit regulations, including but not limited to environmental, herbicide, and mangrove.
• Resolve customer complaints/inquiries in a timely manner.
• Contribute to implementation and creation of new concepts, processes and ideas to further maintenance programs.
• Contribute to the development of budget forecasts.
• Conduct educational programs for internal/external customers.
• Review and approve contractor timesheets.
• May participate in public hearings, legal proceedings or similar in support of the subject matter expert, may be the subject matter expert.
• Assist or act as the Duty Supervisor when requested.
• Maintain effective working relationships with contractors and LCEC employees, customers and other stakeholders.  Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during interpersonal communications.  Provide current and accurate information to all requests, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Conduct technical duties when required in support of LCEC construction, maintenance, and vegetation related procedures (examples: GIS inspections, joint use/foreign attachment coordination)..
• Rotate into other Coordinator roles as needed.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus Ten (10) years’ experience in related craft/professional function (Required); or
• Two-Year College Degree plus Five (5) years’ experience in related craft/professional function (Required); or 
• Four-Year College Degree plus Two (2) years’ experience in related craft/professional function (Required) or
• BA/BS/EE in engineering, business administration, or related field (Preferred)

Experience

• Experience in ROW management, electric utilities, and/or telecommunications. (Required)
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and demands. (Required)
• Four (4) years’ experience in substation, meter and/or utility construction/operations. (Preferred)
• 7 years Coordinator/Supervisor experience in power industry. (Preferred)
• Proficiency in NISC Software, Cascade, and Microsoft Project or similar programs. (Preferred)
• Project/Work Group Coordination and/or Supervision. (Preferred)
• Project Coordination and/or Supervision courses or certifications. (Preferred)
• Collaborative labor relation direct experience. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and follow maps and use GPS, GIS database systems preferred. (Required)
• Must possess skills operating a PC and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and a work management system or similar programs. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to successfully resolve contractor issues and construction problems. (Required)
• Demonstrated understanding of construction processes & standards. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with all levels within and outside of the organization. (Required)
• Ability to work effectively in high-energy and fast-paced environment. (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

Driver License, Valid and in State Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license (within 30 days of becoming a Florida resident). (Required)

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• TRAQ qualification upon Hire. (Preferred)
• Specialty Certifications, Licenses, Qualifications dependent on Coordinator Role: i.e. International Society of Arboriculture Certification, State Commercial Pesticide License, MOT, Thermography & CPR upon Hire. (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Constantly,
• Sitting Occasionally,
• Lifting Occasionally,
• Carrying Occasionally,
• Pushing Occasionally,
• Pulling Occasionally,
• Climbing Rarely,
• Balancing Occasionally,
• Stooping Occasionally,
• Kneeling Occasionally,
• Crouching Occasionally,
• Crawling Rarely,
• Reaching Occasionally,
• Handling Occasionally,
• Grasping Occasionally,
• Feeling Occasionally,
• Talking Frequently,
• Hearing Frequently,
• Repetitive Motions Occasionally,
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly.

Working Environment: Occasionally Extreme cold, Occasionally Extreme heat, Occasionally Humidity, Occasionally Wet, Occasionally Noise, Occasionally Hazards, Occasionally Temperature Change, Occasionally Atmospheric Conditions, Occasionally Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency.  Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities.  Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.