Electrical Distribution Design And Planning Manager

Electrical Distribution Design And Planning Manager

Canyon Lake, TX, US, 78133

$114,522.40 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing the Supply Chain and the Electrical Distribution Planning and Design Departments that provide solutions for new or upgraded service requests and administering the district's capital improvement budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Manage the Supply Chain and the Electrical Distribution Design and Planning Departments to ensure that customer requests are handled in a timely manner

Facilitate meetings, work flow and interactions with the Supply Chain, Construction and Service Departments to ensure timely release of projects for construction

Negotiate and serve as the intermediary between developers, builders and explain Cooperative policies and procedures that affect their service requests

Develop and communicate Supply Chain and Electrical Distribution Design and Planning Department procedures to internal and external customers

Meet with internal and external customers to explain, resolve disputes, complaints and questions about the Cooperative's Supply Chain and Electrical Distribution Design and Planning Department policies and procedures

Serve as the point of contact for transportation projects, i.e., Texas Department of Transportation, County and Municipal Departments

Communicate requirements of the Cooperative's Electrical Distribution Design and Planning Department to government entities

Ensure knowledge of capital improvement projects and work with the Electrical Engineering Department to resolve obstacles that impede getting the lines built

Facilitate pre-development and pre-construction meetings with members, developers and government entities

Review and approve cost estimates, work orders and correspondence to members, builders and developers

Supervise the work of office, administrative or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems

Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes

Implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management

Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and work to resolve problems

Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies or arrange for training to be provided

Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action

Recruit, instruct and supervise subordinates

Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff

Develop and review operating procedures

Develop and manage department budget

Establish work priorities and activities

Recommend promotions, transfers, hires and other disciplinary action

Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports

Coordinate activities with other departments

Maintain the security of confidential information

Stay abreast of advances in technology

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

A full range of supervisory activities, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for termination. This includes, but is not limited to, effectively communicating organizational policies and other information to subordinates, ensuring that employees have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting

Knowledge of large scale and complex electric distribution design and project management principles

Knowledge of principles of electricity, safety practices and codes

Knowledge of electric power industry construction standards

Knowledge of supply chain, logistics and procurement processes

Skilled in monitoring and managing performance

Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics

Skilled in time management

Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing objectives in a fast paced and highly demanding environment

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Five years of related experience

Directly related experience may substitute for education

Two years of leadership experience

Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds

The employee may be required to travel

Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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