ET & Substation Civil Coordinator

Job Summary

• The senior level Coordinator provides advanced technical and field support in the following Electric Transmission & Substation Construction area: Substation Site Prep/Grading and Fencing, Access/Erosion & Sediment Controls/Rehabilitation.
• This field oversight role is responsible for contract and specification compliance of Electric Transmission and Substation site preparation projects. 
• High level duties include monitoring contractor performance and coordinating complex construction activities.
• Inspects and monitors site preparation work to ensure compliance with Dominion Energy’s safety requirements, contract documents, policies, and best practice procedures (safety, environmental compliance, quality, budget stewardship, schedule, specifications). 
• Competently interprets engineered plans designed to properly construct substation pads and surrounding site including, but not limited to, all stormwater features.  
• Maintains schedules and reports to management on project status including weekly Progress Reporting.
• Coordinates and communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding capital construction projects.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and acts as the interface with appropriate agencies.
• Synchronizes other teams to provide scheduling solutions, work plans, while maintaining positive relationships with property owners, business owners and the public.
• Develops and implements near term and long-range construction sequences of events, project milestones and work activities to ensure timely completion date.
• Foresees, identifies, and mitigates hazards and other potential obstacles.
• Attends and executes safety meetings, pre-job briefings and ensures safety is the top priority on all construction projects.
• Understands, recognizes, and initiates preventative measures for potential environmental issues. 
• Serves as a major stakeholder in Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and permit ownership.
• Has complete working knowledge of MAD (minimum approach distances). 
• Demonstrates clear and competent comprehension of reading civil construction plans, ensures the projects are built as engineered, and notifies all pertinent parties of any planned construction process deviations.
• Exercises positive communication with internal and external partners regarding civil construction projects. 
• Works with Superintendent and/or Electric Transmission Construction Consultant to ensure Time & Material, Lump sum, and Firm Fixed Price contracts are properly applied to civil construction projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and education required for entry into this job include the following:

• 7+ years of significant directly related experience in civil construction, environmental construction, site access construction for utilities.
• Advanced knowledge of operations, maintenance and technical construction applications.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and OSHA safety standards.
• Skilled in applying engineering and construction theories and concepts to complex problems.
• Skilled in interpreting codes, regulations, and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including good technical writing skills.
• Good computer skills and knowledge, including an ability to use Microsoft Office programs as well as customized software applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and abstract thinking skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment under a team lead concept, and ability to provide guidance and mentorship to others.
• Skilled in coordinating multiple tasks at multiple locations.
• Skilled in interacting with the public.
   

Education Requirements

Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelors

Preferred Disciplines: Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

• 7+ years of significant directly related experience in civil construction, environmental construction, site access construction for utilities with a Bachelors Degree
• 9+ years of significant directly related experience in civil construction, environmental construction, site access construction for utilities with an Associates Degree
• 11+ years of significant directly related experience in civil construction, environmental construction, site access construction for utilities with a High School Diploma 

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Preferred: Virginia DEQ Erosion & Sedimentation Inspector certification

Required: Virginia Responsible Land Disturbance certification

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No testing required.