Electric Utility Operations Manager

Electric Utility Operations Manager

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

City Light & Power, Inc. (CLP) has built a reputation as an innovative, reliable, and responsive private Utility Development Leader. We support the federal government, military institutions, municipalities, and major utilities across the US, with financing, design, engineering, construction, and ongoing operations and maintenance for electrical transmission and distribution systems, as well as outdoor street, sport, and other recreational lighting.

CLP is seeking a talented and dynamic Electric Utility Operations Manager to join the team at our Aberdeen Proving Ground site to oversee field crews and coordinate day-to-day operations. If you're looking for a stable, hands-on supervisory career opportunity, this position is for you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, direct and organize field crews. On some occasions and during emergencies, this may require being on call 24/7.
• Coordinate all field activities between administrative office and field operations.
• Ensure safety of workers through proper training and enforcement
• Maintain quality control on all projects.
• Verify weekly time sheets.
• Prepare purchase orders for materials and equipment.
• Manage fleet maintenance.
• Provide input to engineering staff on cost estimates for electric transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
• Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements.
• Assist engineering department on field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Participate in estimate review process with internal and external stake holders.
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.
• Follow up with construction process close out at endo of project.
• Assist in preparation of construction schedules.
• Assist in preparation of look-ahead documents and weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Review and monitor job costs versus budgets.
• Keeping emphasis on the client, will develop and understand client’s culture, key people, and processes.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5+) years of experience in the utility Industry and/or possess knowledge of electric distribution, transmission and substation projects is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experienced working directly with blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to assist in time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of construction schedules.
• Skilled with attention to detail and excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player and be able to work with various partners from start to finish.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Previous experience with City Light & Power may substitute for any of the required qualifications.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• You must be a US Citizen.
• You will be required to obtain military base access security clearance.
• Valid driver’s license required with a record that meets the CLP Fleet Policy.

Benefits & Compensation:

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
• Salary: $90,000 - $110,000/year based on experience plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
  • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

To learn more, visit our website at www.clpinc.com

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.