Work Management Specialist

About Us

Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

About The Role

The Work Management Specialist supports on-line work control process, assists with the development of work packages, ensures reporting, and capture of work completed, tracks work order status, and ensures all project documentation is collected for project closeout.

Key Responsibilities

- Establish office functions to support the execution of work in the field

- Primary point of communications with the customer on work order scheduling, status, changes, and closeout.

- Provide field support for work package revision/field changes, problem resolution, and work package/work order interpretation.

- Coordinate with customer for order and delivery of major materials

- Coordinate with Billing function to facilitate timely, accurate invoicing

- Coordinate activities of other office personnel

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

- An ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree; High School Diploma or GED is required.

- Must have at least (3-5) years of relevant experience with experience in the distribution operations/construction industry.

- Demonstrated experience in developing/maintaining project plans and schedules is required.

- Experience reading, evaluating, interpreting, and communicating provisions of contracts is preferred.

- Must have experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions.

- Must be proficient with PC operating systems and in several basic software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite software.

- Must be skilled in oral and written communication and fundamentals of work scheduling.

- Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of ethical behavior, integrity and trust.

- Must actively demonstrate the United Utility company values and support the United Utility Ethics and Standards.

- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of United Utility and client technical manuals and procedures.

Key Nice-To-Haves

- Knowledge of power delivery (transmission/distribution) work processes is preferred.

Key Info

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms.

At United Utility, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Join us in shaping the future of the electric utility industry, where your skills and expertise will make a meaningful impact on our mission. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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