Transmission Line Manager

About the Role

The T-Line Manager will coordinate planning for contractors and craft activities on utility-scale transmission line projects, develop and enhance relationships, and provide superior service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality installation of transmission infrastructure by providing on-the-job oversight of construction contractors.
• Participate in reviews of project drawings/submittals, evaluate constructability, and provide feedback to the engineering team to verify quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship aligns with specifications and contractual requirements.
• Work with Site Manager and owner’s Project Manager to review and update project schedules.
• Supervise and provide quality control of the working team.
• Manage interface with interconnection personnel for connecting the project power grid to the existing transmission system.
• Serve as liaison between engineers, contractors, and craft workers to ensure electrical components comply with drawings and specifications.
• Attend and participate in project meetings (on-site and remote).
• Establish and contribute to a positive work environment within the project team.
• Maintain relationships with site visitors: customers, contractors, and landowners.
• Review logistics for efficiency and suggest improvements.
• Monitor contractor’s procurement of electrical resources, methods, staffing, look-ahead schedules, and coordination with other site activities.
• Work with engineering staff to ensure accurate and timely transmission of plans, specifications, submittals, and RFIs to subcontractors.
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency of contractors' work on every project.
• Ensure owners-supplied subcontract crews have resources and support.

Skills

• Proficiency in the following disciplines: establishment of access, foundations, structure erection, insulators and hardware, pulling of conductor/OPGW to proper sag, splices, FAA equipment, and microwave communication systems.
• Knowledge of end-to-end testing procedures.
• Working knowledge of the design process, documents (drawings, reports, etc.), RFI processes, and NCRs.
• Basic understanding of lean construction and principles of risk management.
• Basic understanding of quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software products.
• OSHA 10/OSHA 30 certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 5+ years’ experience as a lineman.
• Current driver’s license.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and work occasionally at heights via contractor-operated manlifts for inspection.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25–50 pounds regularly/occasionally.
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain.
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Must be able to operate company trucks safely for extended durations both on and off-road.

Working Conditions

• Working indoors and outdoors.
• Exposure to excessive heat, cold, extreme weather conditions, humidity, dampness, or chilling.
• Excessive, continuous noise.
• Slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
• Working around machinery with moving parts, moving objects, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Working in close proximity to others.

Schedule

Rotational schedule including 3 weeks on and 6 days off (Thursday through Tuesday).