CoServ · 17 hours ago
Joint Use Project Manager
CoServ is a company focused on utility services, and they are seeking a Joint Use Project Manager to oversee engineering and construction planning for joint use projects. The role involves managing project timelines, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical guidance to stakeholders and contractors.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage make ready joint use projects, adhering to CoServ's design and construction standards and specifications and ensuring compliance with contract specifications
Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external contacts to promote and sell CoServ's concepts, standards, and services
Provide technical guidance, assistance, and standards to internal and external contacts regarding electric and gas service installation, design, and cost estimates, for make ready joint use applications
Manage and coordinate project movement among various internal and external contacts to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion
Assess internal and external contacts' preferences while directing designs and cost estimates that are acceptable and consistent with CoServ's design and construction standards and specifications and assist engineering consultants in making informed decisions
Develop, maintain, and update designs and cost estimates for make ready joint use improvement projects
Resolve conflicts professionally and consistently, ensuring a win-win final resolution
Prepare accurate and descriptive electrical and gas designs and layouts, material sheets, construction plans, cost estimates, and maps, using a high level of knowledge and recognition of electrical and gas equipment and devices used within CoServ's electrical and gas distribution system
Design make ready joint use projects with coordination of NESC clearance requirements to multi-circuit overhead and underground electric lines that are of high design difficulty and complexity
Manage engagements with engineering consultants on assigned task requests by providing feedback on design and constructability to ensure time and budget constraints are met as defined
Exercise a high degree of creativity and latitude to plan and accomplish goals, relying on extensive experience and judgment
Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor
Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support
Attends power distribution conferences and other meetings to stay abreast of the latest developments in the transmissions and distribution of electricity and gas
Attends City Council, Planning, and Zoning Committee/Commission meetings as related to project
Oversees and/or performs field services, such as:
Staking/surveying by performing field measurements
Placing stakes and other markers to identify the locations of poles, anchors, lines, equipment, and devices
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by developing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of:
National Fuel Gas Code, 49 CFR Part 192, National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, Occupational Safety Health Administration, and other local codes and ordinances applicable to the job functions performed by this position
CoServ, Rural Utility Services, state and other regulatory agency procedures and rules in the performance of all work
AutoCAD, GIS, GPS, and other software systems, by attending power distribution conferences, training and other educational workshops and meetings appropriate to this position
Contacts local, state or federal agencies or other companies for required permits or to inform of plans for line extensions and to determine right-of-way tree clearings and tree trimming requirements
Reviews business development periodicals and journals to secure leads in business growth activities
Takes on team leadership roles within the Business Development & Strategy department as directed by management
Ability to cross-train, supervise, lead or manage other areas of department as directed or needed
Keeps complete and accurate records
Assists in training new Distribution Design Technicians as well as other Project Managers
Works in the most efficient way possible with all CoServ departments and divisions in the development and implementation of CoServ’s management plans and goals
Communicates with all individuals/groups that may have information on new developments, which may be served by one or all CoServ’s services
Approves invoices, final billing, and material requests
Ability to travel, if necessary, for business and training
Attends CoServ University and all CoServ required training
Performs other duties and activities as directed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field; or six (6) years of high-level utility construction and/or engineering experience within the industry in lieu of degree
Four (4) to six (6) years of high-level experience in electric utility industry and has demonstrated the ability to perform the job duties of a Sr. Engineering Technician
Six (6) years of working as an Engineering Technician; or, six (6) years of field experience in overhead/underground installation
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under strict deadlines with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision, and in teams
Proficient in Maximo, Excel, Word, Arc Designer, GIS and AutoCAD
Proficient ability to layout and design underground and overhead utilities
Knowledgeable in city, county, and state permitting requirements
Knowledgeable in utility design standards for overhead and underground construction specifications
Working knowledge of utility infrastructure and operation of distribution systems
Excellent written and verbal human relations and communication skills
Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
Understanding of National Fuel Gas Code, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training
Skills in developing and delivering oral and written presentations
Ability to work under strict deadlines and has a high level of problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license
Preferred
Ten (10) years of engineering experience in electric utility industry, business development, project management, and economic development
Ten (10) years in the electrical distribution engineering field
PMP and/or PE Certification
Hi-line Staking Certification
Willingness to obtain certification/training in opening energized equipment for engineering purposes
Company
CoServ
CoServ is an electric and gas distribution company that provides reliable energy solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-05-26
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