Job Description

Position Summary: Exempt position directly responsible for the growth and management of Pike Electric’s operations. The Area Manager will participate in job estimation and client development, and he/she will be expected to attend pre-bid meetings and to conduct client pre-construction meetings when necessary. The Area Manager will be responsible for the safety, efficient scheduling, and work quality of his/her crews. The qualified individual will possess the skills to oversee multiple work groups and should possess the drive and ambition to continue growing the assigned area of operation.

Essential Functions:

• Manage Transmission Operations while acting as a liaison between corporate and field operations, as well as our clients.
• Promote the other service offerings of our business, such as engineering and distribution.
• Work closely with field supervision to ensure proper oversight of field crews.
• Ensures compliance with Pike Electric safety policies and training.
• All aspects of contract negotiation, bidding, estimating, change order identification, submittal and approval, administration, and establishing the means to execute the contract to include management of subcontractors and material procurement.
• Effective management to ensure profitability and expected cash flow on all projects and master service agreements.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10 years Electrical Utility experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive travel may be required.
• Must be able to work independently or with others.
• Capable of following Company safety rules and policies.
• Must have extensive knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes and standards.
• Must be capable of working in close proximity of energized equipment and facilities.
• Must interpret construction drawings (i.e. elevations, plan views, section views, details, etc) and communicate with customers and subordinates.
• Ability to accurately appraise technical situations and recommend resolutions to problems.
• Ability to administer coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ability to develop and interpret a material list, bid packages, scope documents, schedules, and budgets required in work performance.
• Proficient knowledge in all aspects of Transmission systems.
• Perform employee evaluations.
• Interview, hire, and terminate employees
• Ability to interface with contractors, designers, vendors, and other parties connected with the project.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; operate tools and controls.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Emphasis on Safety
• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Trustworthy
• High Level of Commitment
• Professionalism demonstrated through unwavering reliability and punctuality
• Good appearance and attitudes
• High productivity work ethics
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Receptive to constructive instruction/coaching
• Multi task on multiple jobs at the same time
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.