Construction Project Spclst I

Provide technical work in the operations, maintenance and construction of transmission, distribution, and substation projects on MidAmerican Energy Company's energy delivery system. Manage field administration of construction contracts, monitoring contactor's work as to quality and quantity, assuring safe work policies and practices, reviewing invoicing for approval, administering change of work orders. Coordinate contractor's work that requires electric system outages by submitting work requests and being the person responsible for the issued clearances. Conduct aerial and foot patrol inspections of the electric transmission, distribution and substation system. Coordinate electric transmission, distribution, and substation patrols, conducted by contractors and review patrols for action items that need to be corrected. Communicate and track conditions requiring remediation to MidAmerican Energy Company engineering, operations, or contractors. Coordinate contractor operations, maintenance and construction work, including storm restoration work.

Provide technical project management for all electric construction phases of a project, or similar contractor activities, including scheduling, design, engineering estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (65%) Anticipates needs, forecasts, schedules, coordinates and oversees contractor and manpower personnel. (15%) Processing and payment of contractor invoicing. (10%) Provide technical assistance to other departments. (5%) Provides technical leadership to staff and technical input to assist in development of project planning. (5%) Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques.

Bachelor's degree in a technical related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

One year of industry experience.

Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.