Distribution Lead - Electrical Utilities

Description

The Distribution Lead Contract Compliance role provides senior-level oversight of large-scale distribution construction programs.

This role delivers technical leadership, contractor oversight, and field coordination to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead field oversight for complex distribution construction projects.
• Coordinate contractor activities across multiple crews and work locations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project execution including cost, schedule, and construction quality.
• Resolve technical issues and schedule risks.
• Mentor Contract Compliance I and II personnel.
• Interface with project managers, contractors, and utility leadership.
• Evaluate contractor performance and ensure contractual compliance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of electric distribution construction and maintenance practices. 
• Leadership and mentoring abilities for field oversight personnel.
• Strong project coordination and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and concurrent projects.
• Excellent stakeholder communication including leadership and external partners.
• Ability to assess risk and make strategic field decisions impacting cost, schedule, and safety.

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 subject to rough terrain and inclement weather
• 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 50 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years construction management experience OR Associate degree plus 7 years construction management experience OR
• High school diploma with 9 years utility construction experience including leadership experience. Valid driver's license.

About Think Power Solutions

Think Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992. 

Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries. Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3.5% company match
• 100% employer paid employee-only medical plan
• 100% company paid basic life insurance
• 100% company-paid short-term disability
• Optional vision and dental insurance
• Optional long-term disability
• 9 company-paid holidays 
• 10 days PTO
• 2 days paid family leave
• 6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%
• 1-week paternity leave paid at 100%
• Infertility benefits up to $10,000
• Adoption assistance up to $5,000

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