Construction Manager 3

APR Staffing

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Antenna, Background Investigation, Best Practices, CPR Certification, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Contract Management, Corporate Communications, Cost Estimates, Defibrillator, Design Document, Documentation, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, Engineering Management, First Aid, High Voltage (HV), Maintenance Services, On Site Support, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Project Engineering, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Reporting Skills, Schedule Development, System Operations, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Technical Writing, Telecommunications, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Wireless Facilities

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

POSTED

4 days ago

Job Title: Construction Manager 3
Job Number: 11981
Location: Vancouver, WA
Travel: Up to 95% to various sites withing the corporate service area
OT: 15% anticipated
Length: 1+ yrs, up to 5 years
MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check
Real ID or Passport REQUIRED for in-person interviews and onboarding

OVERVIEW
This contract Construction Manager will work with the Transmission Line Maintenance Technical Services organization. With oversight from the corporate manager, this position will provide field support and management for the corporate Wireless program and will confirm and document that construction, upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning of wireless facilities located on transmission facilities meet all established field procedures, policies, standards, and safety measures. This position’s official duty station is Vancouver, WA, but the work of this position will be primarily performed off-site. In addition, up to 95% travel may be required to various wireless locations throughout the corporate service area of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the corporate Wireless Project Manager, Project Engineer and Construction Manager in preparation of specific project releases to construct, maintain, upgrade, and decommission wireless sites on corporate transmission facilities. In some cases, these tasks will be accomplished with the lines still energized, and the construction manager will provide technical expertise and recommendations concerning applicable construction practices, assess critical issues associated with specific projects, and review sites to be constructed. May also represent the corporate Project Manager/Engineer/Construction Manager in field meetings and site visits and provide technical input regarding best construction practices.
Provide on-site coordination and act as liaison between the corporate Wireless Project Manager/Engineer/Construction Manager and the contractor[s] chosen to install, maintain, upgrade, and decommission wireless projects on corporate transmission facilities.
Provide technical guidance to contractors regarding installation, maintenance, upgrading, and decommissioning wireless projects on corporate transmission facilities.
Complete daily reports for the Wireless Project Manager/Engineer, documenting progress, issues, and results of work done by contract site installers.
Provide assistance to the contractors in terms of specific issues related to the construction and upgrades of wireless facilities. Items addressed will include site access, Minimum Approach Distances (MAD), antenna installation questions and concerns, safety concerns, arc flash issues related to panels, property owner issues, and more.
Facilitate problem solving in the field when design documents may conflict with actual site conditions, causing constructability issues.
Communicate with corporate PM or division Supervisor for direction and authorization regarding resolution of unforeseen issues with affected landowners, jurisdictions, and other problems encountered during construction, maintenance, upgrade, and decommissioning of wireless facilities.
Act as a liaison between the contractor and corporate Dispatching as needed.
Provide work reports and summaries of work accomplished by the contractor, as needed.
Provide written input and observations related to on-going construction, upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning of wireless projects.
Coordinate with the corporate Wireless Project Manager/Engineer/Construction Manager to develop work schedules and availability for upcoming projects.
Monitor construction of new transmission lines and tower types, verifying that spare towers are obtained for outage restoration and entered into EMS records. This also includes properly identifying and documenting new hardware and conductors not currently in the system.

REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or directly-related field is preferred.
- 10 years of construction/building management is required
Experience must include:
- Managing construction of projects associated with the bulk electric system to include: access road, site development, foundation, substation, transmission line, telecommunication, and/or non-electric facility construction projects.
- Developing cost estimates.
- Disseminating technical information in writing and orally to outside agencies.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

Familiarity with wireless installations and operation of transmission systems.
Working knowledge of all safety issues associated with working in high-voltage environments
Knowledge and experience of construction practices when working with Minimum Approach Distances (MAD) on energized lines.
Knowledge and experience working with corporate “Hold” and “Clearance” Orders with Dispatch Operations, or comparable knowledge/experience in other private or public electrical utilities
Knowledge and experience with corporate Grounding procedures, or comparable knowledge/experience in other private or public electrical utilities

Preferred Skills & Experience

Knowledge of impact reliability risks to transmission systems is.
Experience in performing and overseeing ‘proximity work’ on fully energized transmission structures and lines.

Additional Requirements

Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.
First Aid/AED/CPR Certification required within 30 days of assignment start. Worker/Employer is responsible for maintaining current certification.
Energized Facility Permit is required within one year of assignment start. Type: Substation Entry Permit (SEP)

Pre-Employment Requirement
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About APR Staffing
APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have been recent award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Construction Manager 3

APR Staffing

Vancouver, WA

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