Division Manager (Tranmission/Substation)

The Division Manager is to coordinate all project field activities in the safest manner possible, to provide effective and meaningful supervision of assigned craft personnel, and to ensure the work performed with the highest degree of safety, quality and efficiency, all in accordance with the project’s schedule, budget, plans and specifications. Provide direct supervision to General Foreman and communicate daily with VP of Ops. The Division Manager will communicate daily with Customers and support VP with new customer communication. The Division Manager will help support and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. They will be responsible for following and enforcing Company safety policies and procedures as well as customer’s safety policies and procedures.

The Division Manager will help support growth and recruit new crews. DM will be responsible for crew make-up and making sure General Foreman knows expectations and enforce company policy. The position reports to VP of Utility Operations and President of 5 Star Electric and will require travel and relocation from time-to-time.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Before beginning work, become completely familiar with the project’s plans and specifications, schedule, budget and other relevant project documents. Make comments and raise questions accordingly so as to minimize any possible misunderstandings.

- Participate in the project turnover process.

- Provide meaningful input into the development of the project schedule and any subsequent updates.

- Determine the sequence and manner in which each phase of the work will be performed, consistent with the Project Manager’s directives.

- Hire, supervise and terminate all field personnel. Prepare and update, as necessary, workforce planning documents.

- Prior to beginning work, prepare for management’s approval, a Project Specific Safety Plan as a means of ensuring all Company safety policies and procedures are followed and workplace incidents are minimized to the maximum degree possible. Take immediate corrective action whenever necessary to ensure the project’s safety performance is not compromised. Prepare, in a timely manner, all required incident and follow-up reports.

- Ensure all work is performed in a quality manner. Any changed conditions or other work issues that may arise are addressed promptly and support from other Company personnel is utilized, when appropriate.

- Provide effective interface with other project personnel while protecting the Company’s interests at all times.

- Follow a “Best Practices” philosophy by being pro-active in making creative, timely and meaningful suggestions as to how best to perform the work so as to maximize cost and schedule efficiencies.

- Be responsible for ordering materials and coordinate all deliveries to the work site. Review and approve purchase receipts.

- Determine the proper type and use of Company-owned and rented equipment.

- Coordinate field repairs as necessary.

- Prepare and submit, as required of the position, daily and other project-related reports.

- Assist with the preparation of monthly estimates and provide input relative to any pending order requests.

- Promote Company training initiatives and make recommendations as to the progress of assigned field workforce personnel being trained.

- Provide meaningful assistance with estimating and business development initiatives, as needed.

- Coordinate approved shop drawings and mark ups with on-going field activities.

- Provide an appropriate interface with applicable unions, if any, and when necessary, communicate immediately to manage any possible labor issues, such as complaints and grievances, needing further attention.

- Maintain a positive liaison with other project related personnel and Company departments as a means of pro-actively supporting all project activities.

- Understand and support all Company policies and procedures as well as any project-related strategic planning initiatives.

- Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Success Factors:

- A demonstrated ability to be a team leader with strong interpersonal and site management skills is a must

- Working knowledge of computers and applicable programs

- The ability to multi-task and work in a schedule-driven environment is a must.

- Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.

- Relocation / Travel will be a prerequisite.

Experience and Education:

- High School Diploma or GED preferred

- Minimum of 10 years’ project construction experience in related field preferred

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.

- Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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