Basic Purpose
Ensures construction scope is defined and leads effort in preparing and administering documents for bidding. Coordinates, monitors, inspects, and approves the Substation Civil/Electrical and Transmission line construction work done by outside contractors to assure workmanship quality and compliance with the provisions of the Drawings and Specifications. Provides leadership, training, and direction to fellow staff members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Works under indirect supervision to monitor, inspect, and accept Substation and Transmission construction work done by outside contractors.
Coordinates project-related efforts with Project Managers, Project Engineers, other departments and government agencies.
Provides technical construction expertise and reviews the design drawings for Substation and/or Transmission line projects for constructability.
Reviews contractors work schedules to make sure contract construction work is completed in accordance with Company imposed deadlines. Reviews and approves contractor’s monthly invoices for payment.
Schedules outages for construction with Operations.
Manages construction contracts and negotiates change orders for work changes in the scope of work.
Maintains a daily log of the contractor’s construction activities and prepares a weekly activity report of construction progress.
Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school plus 3 years of related work experience with at least one year experience in construction methods for transmission line and substation projects.
Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 7 years of related work experience with at least one year experience in construction methods for transmission line and substation projects.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Demonstrated skills such as:
Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software
Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment plus light field work on active construction sites. No special physical demands required.
NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.
From our roots in renewable energy, Berkshire Hathaway Energy has grown to a $133.8 billion portfolio of locally managed businesses that share a vision of being the best energy company in serving our customers, while delivering
sustainable energy solutions. These businesses deliver low-cost, safe and reliable service each day to more than
12 million electric and natural gas customers and end-users throughout the U.S., Great Britain and Alberta, Canada. Our employees pride themselves in putting customers first in all they do, and as a result, our businesses
consistently rank high among energy companies in customer satisfaction. Berkshire Hathaway Energy is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.
