Electric Distribution Construction Coordinator

Job Description

Description:

Conexon is a rapidly growing company working with Rural Electric Cooperatives to build advanced fiber to the home (FTTH) networks nationwide. We are currently looking for an Electric Distribution Construction Supervisor to join the Construction Management team on site with our Electric Cooperative.

We are looking for qualified candidates for onsite make-ready supervision that have experience in all facets of electric distribution construction. This candidate should have a strong understanding of electric distribution line construction and of the process to make the poles ready for fiber attachments. Supervisors must be organized and have good written and verbal communication skills to communicate with clients, cooperative members, and co-workers.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Conduct ride outs of proposed fiber paths on job site

Make-ready evaluation and proposed solutions

Management of engineering and electric distribution line construction contractors

Attend safety and tailgate meetings – JSA checks

Scheduling with timeline production and tracking

Production verification and invoice reconciliation with production

Cost control for the client and Conexon

Weekly status reportingRequirements:

Job Qualifications:

Electrical distribution engineering, construction or staking experience

Strong knowledge of electric distribution design and construction, including poles, devices, equipment and ability to change pole design or framing to suit fiber plant installation

Understanding of construction work order processes and ability to read work orders

Knowledge of OSHA electrical safety standards and PPE requirements

Understanding of RUS electric assembly units

Thorough understanding of NESC standards and clearances

Knowledge of utility attachments, ROW permitting, construction and quality control.

Ability to navigate to job sites by reading electronic maps and GPS

Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of commonly used co-op staking software packages is a plus. (NISC, SEDC, Milsoft)

Ability to work from a mobile office in the field – laptop, iPad, smartphone, etc.

Strong oral and written communication and employee supervision skills

This does not mean that the supervisor must perform all of these tasks, but the applicant will manage these areas of responsibility.

Company Benefits Include:

Paid time off

Full benefits (i.e. health, dental, and vision)

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Retirement benefits