Specialist, OR Project Management

Orange & Rockland; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange & Rockland seeks a Supervisory Transition Rate 5 professional to manage day-to-day administration, coordination, and direct construction oversight for capital and maintenance projects across overhead, underground transmission and distribution, substations, gas, and facilities renovation. The role requires ensuring contractor work aligns with plans and safety standards.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, documentation, and meeting regulatory requirements while upholding the

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and field supervision skills.
• Experience with electrical/civil/mechanical systems is required.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and drawings and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration and construction oversight of capital and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate field activities and ensure contractor work meets plans, specs, and safety rules.
• Ensure implementation of safety, health, and environmental programs.

Skills

Project oversight

Field supervision

Effective communication

Safety & compliance

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Associate's degree in a related field

High School diploma with technical experience

Tools

Unifier

Job description

With limited supervision, is responsible for the day-to-day administration, coordination and direct construction oversight of capital and maintenance projects including but not limited to overhead and underground transmission and distribution, substation, gas, environmental/remediation and facilities renovation/construction projects. Responsibilities shall require a significant degree of independent judgment and individual action. Performs field oversight and documentation of projects being performed by contractor labor forces to assure conformity with plans and specifications, and verifies that equipment and material supplied meets specifications.

This is a Supervisory Transition Rate 5 position (STR 5)

"this position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Core Responsibilities

• With limited supervision, is responsible for the day-to-day administration, coordination and direct construction oversight of capital and maintenance projects including but not limited to overhead and underground transmission and distribution, substation, gas, environmental/remediation and facilities renovation/construction projects.
• Performs field oversight and documentation of projects being performed by contractor labor forces to assure conformity with plans and specifications, safety rules, company and regulatory requirements, and verifies that equipment and material supplied meets specifications.
• Ensures implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs; ensures safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations.
• Committed to the Way We Work Principles and adheres to the Company's Standards of Business Conduct and other Company procedures including EH&S, EEO, discipline and security; dedicated to enhancing the Customer Experience and fostering a proactive, customer-centric culture.
• Provides support in the solicitation and review of proposals; conducts constructability reviews, pre-bid meetings and site inspections; reviews project specifications, material lists and drawings, and performs field checks and inspections to provide pre-construction analysis.
• Coordinates project construction scheduling and various phases of work; identifies and mitigates potential delays; maintains records associated with materials, equipment and deliveries, services, rigging and lifting plans, inspections, acceptance testing, site safety and project updates.
• Prepares daily project progress reports, schedules, accident and damage reports, switching clearance requests, permits, COS reports, Unifier data entries and other required project documentation.
• Responsible for monitoring project equipment to ensure insurance coverage, safe operation, storage, delivery and servicing; maintains conformity to Company safety regulations and is fully cognizant of hazards associated with energized substations and lines.
• Takes proactive action to ensure all work is performed with the goal of zero injuries or operating errors and to minimize the potential for environmental or community issues.
• Participates in the development and preparation of regular and periodic reports, auditing inquiries and project cost control assignments; coordinates review of drawings to show as-built conditions and field verification of connections and layouts.
• Assists in the preparation of purchase order requests, work authorizations and invoice processing; maintains records and keeps current with developments in the utility and construction industries pertinent to Company construction activities.
• Advises Project Team, Stakeholders and Management on project developments; consults with other Company departments; provides safety reports and EHASP coordination; participates in meetings and presentations related to Project and Construction Management; performs other related assignments as required.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 2 years experience including Electrical, civil and/or mechanical systems or related technical experience or
• Associate's Degree and minimum of 4 years experience including Electrical, civil and/or mechanical systems or related technical experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and minimum of 5 years experience including Electrical, civil and/or mechanical systems or related technical experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering and minimum of 2 years experience including Electrical, civil and/or mechanical systems or related technical experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• Must obtain Substation Qualified (unescorted substation entry) status within 12 months of hire, Transmission and Distribution Authorized Status within 18 months of hire, and the New York State Department of Labor Certificate of Asbestos Supervisors Certificate within 24 months of managerial request, required.
• Must have knowledge of and understand the Company Construction Standards, OSHA Regulations and Company Safety Rules and Procedures, required.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines, required.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to effectively interact with customers, field personnel, support staff and various levels of management, required.
• Must have strong analytical, technical and interpersonal skills, required.