Manager, Construction Access - Luma PR

LUMA - Built for Puerto Rico

We rely on electricity every day. We need it to run our appliances, power the streetlights and produce the goods and services that drive our economy.At LUMA we are committed to provide Puerto Rico with electricity that we all can depend on. At LUMA, we put people first — our employees, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities as they work to build an electricity system that will make Puerto Rico a better place.If you're looking for a career where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of your neighbors and your community, LUMA is the place for you. LUMA offers new jobs designed to respond to the current and future needs of the T&D system. Together we're transforming the island's electric transmission and distribution system, and energizing Puerto Rico. Please note that these new jobs with LUMA offer different terms and conditions of employment to those currently in place with PREPA.We will schedule interviews with all qualified PREPA candidates. All PREPA applicants will receive priority in hiring and a compensation package equal to or better than what they receive today. In order to receive notifications as additional positions and locations are posted, please create a profile on our career site.

About the Position

Reporting to the Construction Section Manager. This position is responsible for the supervision, coordination and administration of Forestry/Access construction projects to ensure the final product for LUMA Capital division is completed safely, on schedule, on budget and meets all design, operational and safety criteria. This position supports LUMA through the planning and delivery of the execution phase of new capital projects and responsible for the effective planning, and delivery of Forestry/Access resources supporting capital projects. This is a split office and field-based role depending on project requirements.

What will you get up to everyday?

• Responsible for all project planning, execution plan development, and all other activities pertaining to Forestry / Access / Reclamation of assigned projects.
• Responsible for planning, checking, monitoring, evaluation and preparation of reports to management as required.
• Monitor the construction of all projects for changes and track progress, identifying any issues and provide advice on course of action.
• Monitor and audit construction and materials management documentation to ensure that the facilities are being constructed to meet the quality specifications in the contract.
• Review and approve Contractor procedures for adherence to LUMA established safe practices.
• Collaborate with the Construction Management Team to improve current construction standards, practices and procedures for future use.
• Provide daily direction to Construction Leads to ensure that Procedures, Quality Assurance and inspection programs are being adhered to.
• Responsible to ensure that the team executes on their deliverables and meet deadlines and ensure quality is maintained for all documentation submitted.
• Good knowledge and understanding of various legal documents pertaining to leases, permits, right-of-way, operating practices applicable to Forestry Operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

What We are Hoping You Bring to LUMA

LUMA's culture is rooted in the concept of People First, Safety Always. We want your knowledge and expertise to pair with LUMA's globally recognized experts in numerous fields such as customer service, field workforce development, high-voltage transmission engineering, distributed energy resources and mini/micro grid integration. Our employees receive substantial training and development, as well as opportunities for advancement and success. Within our People First, Safety Always culture, we're committed to offering continuous learning opportunities and career-long support for our employees.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited scollege or university in Forestry or Environmental Science. Additional Professional Forestry or Access related memberships qualifications are considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years related work experience in Forestry and Access related to electrical transmission and distribution construction.
• Experience in reviewing and providing value added feedback on engineering designs.
• Experience developing work plans and leading teams.
• Experience with scheduling and estimating project costs.
• Experience with engineering discipline reviews and preparation of Construction Work packages, Construction scheduling, work plans, Outage Planning.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver's License and First Aid Training is required.

More Details on what to expect with this position at LUMA

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Travel Requirements

• 50%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: N/A
• Climb: N/A
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: Seldom
• Bend: Seldom
• Lift/ Carry over: 31-50 LBS
• Vision: 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing: Receive detailed information if spoken to.

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Seldom
• Working near or on heavy machinery: Seldom
• Working in high places: Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Seldom
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: Seldom
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Seldom
• Work with electricity: Seldom
• Work with explosives: N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A
• Loud Noise conditions (abover 87 db): Seldom
• Other environmental factors including weather conditions: N/A

We are looking forward to seeing your application!

You made it to the end of the job posting! Thank you for expressing interest in LUMA and taking the time to read all the details of this position. We encourage you to apply and give us the opportunity to get to know you better through the recruitment process. Together, we're energizing the people of Puerto Rico.

Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.LUMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.