• Manages and directs the activities of the Operations Support department by coordinating work through project coordinators, analysts, and office personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• In partnership with Utility Services management, manages bid and contract administration duties including receiving RFQs, preparing bids, executing and administering contracts, progressive billing, change order management, and contract closeout activities.
• Leads Project Management functions for Utility Services. Utilizes team to review project specific requirements, gather resource and schedule information from SMEs in ROW and Construction groups, establish project execution plans and milestone schedules, track monthly progress and financial information on projects to ensure successful, timely completion and promote profitability.
• Manages data and analytics for the Utility Services Division, including: maintaining database of historical bid information, cost and scheduling tracking, productivity and profitability information, safety data, etc. Oversees the creation, implementation and maintenance of departmental dashboards, KPIs, and other metrics utilizing information from B2W and other ERP solutions.
• Manages efforts and partnerships with consultant engineering firms, including: Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) opportunities, promoting relationships with Member's consultant engineers, maintaining presence on consultant bid lists, preparing Requests for Information (RFIs) to consultants on projects, and red line process for consultant drawings and record updates.
• In partnership with Construction and ROW groups, Manages and leads business development opportunities with AECI Members, out of state customers, Storm Service providers, Engineering Firms, etc. Contacts customer representatives and consulting engineers on a routine basis regarding day-to-day activities and performance of crews engaged in work for the customer.
• Establishes Quality Control & Quality Assurance processes, has team members conduct routine field inspections to review the quality and quantity of work being performed giving direct guidance to crew.
• Assists Fleet Services team with development & implementation of preventative maintenance plans within B2W or other ERP systems.
• Assists in monthly Construction billing and preparation of yearly capital and operating budgets, working with other functional groups and F&A Department staff.
• The ability to handle necessary stress and work reasonably well with others are essential functions of this
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Driver's License

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, moderately physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear; and occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must be on-call 24 hours a day in case of emergencies. Must be able to travel throughout the Construction Department's service area and stay overnight. Must have general mechanical knowledge of vehicles used in the construction of lines and substations. Must have working knowledge of: construction plans and specifications, RUS approved construction materials, OSHA safety regulations, National Electric Safety Code, and all other national safety codes, State, and local labor regulations.

In pursuant of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to AECC/AECI standards and processes.

BENEFITS

Retirement Plan
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
9 Paid holidays
Educational assistance
Paid time off accruals
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any protected category.