Construction Program Leader (6E.25)

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

Serving those who serve.

United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.

POSITION DEFINITION:
The incumbent in this position shall be responsible for the management of a wide variety of projects or assignments, including those that are large, strategic or complex in nature, in the field of water and wastewater construction. The Construction Program Leader reports to the Capital Construction Manager who is accountable for the delivery and completion of capital projects on time and within budget. The Construction Program Leader is accountable for managing all activities associated with the ASUS organic construction program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Supervises organic construction staff, recognizes the abilities of construction staff and coaches and counsels individuals through an effective performance appraisal and development program to ensure the continued professional development
* Provides strategic planning for facility development required to sustain and improve company capital construction operations
* Participates in the planning and estimating for the budgets at assigned locations. This would include involvement in the Capital B and Operating Budget planning for each calendar year
* Develops and participates in projects which reduce costs and improve the level of service provided to our customers
* Works with the Capital Construction Manager to actively explore, evaluate and implement new technology and/or methods in order to enhance construction activities. This would include the researching of vendors, gathering of pricing, forecasting of usage and location specific availabilities
* Oversees material procurement required for construction execution
* Oversees equipment procurement (purchase and/or leasing) for construction execution
* Works with Management Services to establish and maintain equipment and overhead rates for in-house construction
* Serves as liaison between Subsidiaries, Business Development and ASUS corporate, as it relates to construction planning and budgeting
* Completes projects or assignments in accordance with sound construction principals and practice, safety regulations, company policies, procedures, guidelines or standards, and sound industry practice
* Comprehensive interaction and communication with internal and external project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that the end solution and delivery method addresses their needs
* Represents the Company in meetings, workshops, conferences, negotiations, legal filings, or public hearings with customers, rate making bodies, environmental agencies, state or local permitting agencies, and professional or industry organizations
* Contributes to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supports the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business
* Ensures all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures are being followed. This includes working closely with the Environmental Health and Safety Team
* Supports Environmental Health and Safety Supervisors on the execution and rollout of new safety initiatives to include mobile safety applications, inspections and documentation procedures
* Approves vendor, consultant, and contractor payment requests
* Coordinates internal and external resources towards the completion of assigned capital projects while working closely with and balancing the needs of operations, customer service, engineering design, and water quality functions and schedules.
* Works with the Capital Construction Manager to evaluate the potential of expanding organic operations to new areas outside of the bases we serve
* Available to lead the start-up of new crews at locations where ASUS receives a new Utility Privatization contract award or where a new crew may be started at an existing installation Coordinates field changes with appropriate subsidiary staff
* Prepares, and presents to management, periodic reports on progress of assigned projects
* Creates project cost estimates as required, utilizing cost catalog, historical pricing, RS Means, and other resources
* Works with Construction Superintendents and ASA's to identify vendors at all OCC locations
* Must be willing to travel as required by project/job needs
* Performs other related duties as assigned
* The above position description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies associated with this position

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies associated with this job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field preferred
* Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience in construction management or public utility projects
* Minimum four (4) year of relevant supervisory experience
* Prior Utility Estimating Experience preferred
* Experience with the JD Edwards accounting software package preferred
* Knowledge of Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Government process and procedures is highly desirable
* Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License issued by the state where employed
* Must take and pass Federal OSHA and or State Mandated Safety training with annual refresher courses as required by the associated regulations for this Position. Such training will be provided by company and compliance is mandatory
* Ability and willingness to work with and travel to multiple bases/locations
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* Willingness to acquire a contractor's license in the state/states that the position will oversee and support
* Contributes to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM LEADER
* Flexible, thoughtful, accountable, and passionate about work.
* Willingness to learn.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Excellent customer service support and interventions with a 'can-do' attitude.
* Highly organized and detail oriented.
* Strong leadership ability and interpersonal skills.
* Strong quantitative, analytical and financial skills.
* Ability to make independent sound decisions in a timely manner.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Web Based Learning, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and other applicable software.
* Working Knowledge: Principles and practices of project management, construction management, planning, and budgeting, safe work practices; familiarity with meeting the requests of the regulators that provide oversight of utilities and their projects, including utility commissions or boards, health service departments and various federal and state agencies, plus knowledge of fire department and other local agency regulations as they pertain to the construction and installation of water supply and distribution and wastewater conveyance projects.
* Ability to: Analyze data on project budgets and schedules and identify and implement corrective actions; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; make effective, professional presentations to a wide variety of audiences, such as government representatives, community groups, schools, businesses and public commissions; write and create technical specifications, reports, and training curricula about capital improvement programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate staff, peers, professional associates and with the general public; supervise, train and evaluate staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS MAY INCLUDE:
May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting up to 30 lbs., bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

Must be willing to travel as required by project needs; Travel can be up to two (2) overnight stays per month and turnaround full-day trips, by car or by air, up to four (4) days per month.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

U.S. Citizenship is required pursuant to our contract with the federal government.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.