Transmission Construction Representative - TCR

TechServ Engineering; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with excellent company match

Paid Time Off (vacation and holidays)

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking a Transmission Construction Representative in South Bend, Indiana. Responsible for overseeing construction site operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating activities with contractors. Ideal candidates will have experience in electrical transmission work and be proficient with Microsoft Suite. This role offers benefits including medical, dental, and 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Willingness to work long hours in remote locations.
• Must pass drug test, background check, and driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractor duties for construction projects.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability.
• Generate standard and ad-hoc construction progress reports.
• Oversee outages management and coordinate required outages.
• Inspect materials for shortages and prepare delivery reports.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Construction experience

First Aid/CPR Training

OSHA 30 Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

ABET-accredited associate degree in electrical or civil engineering technology

High school diploma or GED with 6+ years of experience

Job description

Overview

The Transmission Construction Representative will be responsible for performing duties and assignments associated with the construction of Transmission Lines or Transmission Station facilities. The Transmission Construction Representative will provide construction site management for the Transmission Station and/or Line construction projects to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local Regulations, and Client Company standards, programs, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractor’s duties and assignments associated with the construction of Transmission Lines or Transmission Station Facilities.
• Review the Client Company’s plans, drawings, and specifications for constructability prior to the start of construction and report potential constructability issues.
• Provide construction site coordination to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local Regulations, and Company standards, programs, drawings, and specifications.
• Generate standard and ad-hoc construction progress reports as requested by the client.
• Interface with the client’s databases and manage drawings and specifications; maintain computer/technology skills to support project needs.
• Oversee outages management and coordinate required outages with the Operations Center; arrange for or accept Operating Orders from the Dispatching Authority as required.
• Ensure OSHA compliance through the company’s construction compliance program.
• Provide quality performance feedback on contractors, materials, and equipment.
• Material management duties related to transmission construction coordination, inspection, receipt, and delivery of material and equipment to the construction site, including shortage/damages/accuracy checks and reporting.
• Inspect materials for shortages, timeliness, damages, and correctness; prepare reports and coordinate delivery of materials to the job site.
• Maintain coordination with the project team to contribute to successful project completion.
• Provide estimates as requested to authorize station or line transmission construction work by contract forces, including verification of work performed.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America without sponsorship
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management [Construction supervision is a plus]
• Or ABET-accredited associate degree in electrical or civil engineering technology and 2 years of experience in transmission line work or substation work. [Construction supervision is a plus]
• Or High school diploma or GED and 6+ years of construction experience building Electric transmission/Distribution substations and Transmission lines. [Construction supervision is a plus]
• Computer literate: can efficiently utilize Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Willingness to work long hours in remote locations as required.
• Must pass a screening process (drug test, background check, and driving record check)
• First Aid/CPR Training is a plus
• OSHA 30 Certified is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance are offered
• 401K with excellent company match
• Paid Time Off (vacation and 9 company-paid holidays)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and standing are required.
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to always handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and company needs.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Ability to work extended hours, as needed.
• Ability to travel and stay out of town as required to carry out project assignments.