SUMMARY:

We are thrilled to announce an opportunity to become our new Director of Construction and Maintenance. In this position, you will lead a team of approximately 45 staff members and oversee various external contractors, ensuring an outstanding member experience through exceptional reliability, service, and value.

JOB FUNCTION:

• Promote and maintain safe work practices, and partner with safety leadership to develop and secure new or improved programs, policies, and equipment
• Lead and manage the construction and maintenance activities, and establish goals, tactics, and work practices
• Direct and manage the vegetation management program
• Lead the strategic thinking and project management of enterprise-wide projects
• Establish and maintain the department budget
• Collaborate with union stewards, business agents, and Company management to negotiate and administer agreements
• Work with members, builders, developers, and agencies to facilitate the work processes and maximize member satisfaction

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, construction management, engineering, or related field
• Five years experience in construction and maintenance (candidates without a bachelor’s degree will be considered if they have 10+ years of experience)
• Experience in people management
• Experience in project and financial management
• Ability to recognize and implement process improvements
• Excellent collaboration, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to effectively communicate and present to all levels within the organization
• Strong computer skills in the suite of standard office applications
• Ability to operate major enterprise computer systems, such as work management, vegetation management, geographic information, customer information, and automated vehicle locating systems
• Current and valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and understanding of electrical distribution system construction and maintenance practices/standards
• Experience working for an electric utility
• Experience leading in a union environment

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