Manager-Construction

WaterOne

Shawnee Mission, KS

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$157,534–$180,467 Per Year

SKILLS

Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Calendar Management, Coaching, Construction, Construction Equipment, Construction Management, Construction Schedule, Consulting, Corrective Action, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Data Quality, Distribution Management, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Emergency Response, Employee Relations, Engineering Management, Facilities Management, Finance, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Industry/Trade Analysis, Insurance, Internet Application, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Metrics, On Call, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Project Planning, Public Works, Record Keeping, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Staff Corrective Action, Staff Development, Staff Motivation, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Strategic Planning, Structural Evaluation, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Fleets, Water Supply, Workflow Analysis

LOCATION

Shawnee Mission, KS

POSTED

Today

Location: 10747 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS, 66219, United States

Employment Type: FT Exempt

Required_Degreee: 4 Year Degree

Minimum Experience 10 Years

Manage Others: Yes

Contact Information:

Name: Tyler Bauer
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Description
The purpose of this position is to manage, schedule, and direct the work of the employees in the Construction, Maintenance, and Valving & Services Departments. Coordinate efforts with peers and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality productivity and safety. Department assignments and areas of focus could rotate based on organizational needs and employee development.

Pay range for this position is $157,534/yr to $180,467/yr. Compensation for the selected candidate will depend on candidate qualifications and experience as related to the position requirements.

Essential Functions

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

Manager - Maintenance & Valving
• Creates and communicates the work schedule for crews and coordinates distribution main replacement in accordance with WaterOne's main replacement program.
• Plans preventive maintenance of the water distribution system.
• Assists other departments in preventive maintenance/replacement programs for valves, fire hydrants and meters.
• Creates and communicates the work schedule for Maintenance, Valving, and Fire Hydrant Crews.
• Plans preventive maintenance/replacement programs for valves and fire hydrants.

Manager - Transmission Mains & Construction
• Creates and communicates the work schedule for construction crews and coordinates distribution main replacement in accordance with WaterOne's main replacement program.
• Creates and communicates the work schedule for Transmission Main crews and coordinates distribution and transmission main maintenance in accordance with WaterOne main replacement program.
• Ensures coordination and support for Engineering for the condition assessment program.

Essential Functions for all Distribution Managers
• Reviews project documents to ensure that all field ties, as-builts, material withdrawals in the ERP system, and other types of information are recorded accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Reviews project documents and job sites for potential hazards, conflicts with design, constructability, maintainability, or other issues, and consults with Engineering staff to recommend changes.
• Attends pre-construction, post-construction, and other meetings as required.
• Plans, schedules, and provides general supervision for the installation and maintenance of all distribution facilities in coordination with contractors and municipalities and to ensure crews maintain productivity.
• Accountable for taking the necessary precautions to protect WaterOne personnel and the public at all work sites and to help ensure the safety of WaterOne's water supply.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the goals and objectives of the Distribution Supervisor team through mentoring, training, and monitoring methods and procedures of work, safety, supply and equipment requirements, operational policies and priorities.
• Establishes job start dates and other schedules to ensure that work is coordinated with contractors and municipalities and to ensure crews maintain productivity.
• Manages the Distribution Tech (DT) Program by monitoring annually for updates and submitting approvals and non-approvals for DT advancements.
• Investigates utility damages that are billed to WaterOne to ensure accuracy. Work with Utility Claims Departments in conclusion through denial of responsibility or claim payment.
• Coordinates with property owners, city/county/state public works officials, contractors, developers, engineers, and other customers on right-of-way requirements, property restoration, and other issues.
• Initiates requests for city permits and line locates and communicates with appropriate municipalities for assigned tasks.
• Accountable for taking the necessary precautions to protect WaterOne personnel and the public at all work sites and to help ensure the safety of WaterOne's water supply, ensuring that appropriate safety training is completed, and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Assists with investigations of occupational incidents, all utility damage, and vehicle and other safety related incidents. Identifies root cause and recommends and implements corrective actions. Performs risk management reviews for work group. Assists Insurance Coordinator in all disputed claims.
• Performs regular field inspections of work sites and activities and documents findings.
• Develops, recommends, and monitors a departmental budget and assists with Division budgeting. Approves expenditures for the department.
• Develops both short and long-term plans for equipment, personnel and material needs for the department.
• Coordinates the response to emergencies within the distribution system to ensure safe and efficient restoration of service to customers, participating in a rotation with other managers in the Division for coordination of emergency call-out activities.
• Ensures accurate and timely data entry in the Geographic Information System, GNSS application, applications in the GIS Portal, Leak Report & Restoration Tasks in the ERP system, and other applications as required.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for the purchase and the proper utilization of high value and diverse mechanical and construction equipment as well as trucks and other vehicles. Approves final specifications for all department equipment and vehicles working directly with Fleet and Finance.
• Makes recommendations to Engineering for design of additions to and replacement of distribution facilities. Make recommendations for developing specifications for material and equipment and the evaluation of the same with Engineering Supervisors and Material Control to maximize efficiency.
• Performs monthly on-call rotation for emergency situations.
• Availability for 24-hour emergency callout and support/oversee the maintenance function of the distribution system with emphasis on immediate response to interruptions in service to restore normal operations.
• Drives work performance of department, and provides appropriate training, mentoring and coaching to enhance overall department operations.
• Assigns appropriate schedules and work responsibilities to team members; in collaboration with division director, determines and communicates department and individual goals and priorities focused on team performance to accomplish short and mid-term goals.
• Ensures tactical work plans are implemented. Develops appropriate metrics/KPI's and takes accountability to ensure the successful achievement of department goals and division priorities. Collects, analyzes, and interprets performance reports and metrics, ensures tactical adjustments accordingly.
• Drives work performance of department, and provides appropriate training, mentoring and coaching to enhance overall department operations. Provides consultation to Supervisor(s) for the application of employee corrective actions.
• Completes and performs annual employee performance evaluations and ensures appropriate opportunities employee training and development. Develops supervisory skills in direct reports; develops leadership skills (beginning to intermediate).
• Conducts interviews and evaluates talent for hire in accordance with WaterOne interview standards. Makes hiring decisions for department.
• Performs or oversees other leadership and administrative duties such as timesheet approvals, time off requests, training authorizations, and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Develops short and long-term strategic and tactical plans for the department, including goal-setting that aligns with division and organizational goals and strategies.
• Builds relationships with employees and inspires and motivates employees to help them succeed. Promotes a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Interprets and ensures consistency with organization policy; may develop/update team policy recommendations.
• Consults on and/or addresses inquiries and complaints from stakeholders that cannot be resolved by supervisors and/or a higher degree of urgency or severity.
• Identifies process and workflow improvements, researches and advises on best practice and industry trends, communicates and implements process changes.

Other Duties
• Serves as Acting Director of the division as required.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• HDD Supervisor
• Distribution Supervisor (Foreman)

Customer Service Commitment
WaterOne employees shall continuously strive to meet or exceed the expectations of both their internal and external customers. Questions and concerns shall be acknowledged on the same day whenever possible, but no later than the next business day. Issues shall be resolved as promptly as possible, with the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management, Business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Ten years of experience in construction and maintenance in the utility industry.
• Experience in conducting safety training and in enforcing safety policies and programs click apply for full job details

About the Company

WaterOne

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