WGL - Sr. Paving Liaison

Job Description

WGL - Sr. Paving Liaison

Position Summary
Resolves restoration issues regarding Company permits with various jurisdictions and government agencies for the installation, maintenance and replacement of company facilities. Oversees contractor’s efforts to ensure timely completion of projects and that company and jurisdictional requirements are met.  Most of the work will be completed on jobsites.

You Will:

• Serves as the primary paving contact and coordinates work with permitting agencies, agency inspectors, Washington Gas construction supervisors, paving contractors, and others to resolve restoration issues and permitting problems. 

• Responds to complaints, researches, distributes to the correct Department, and works paving related issues to resolution.

• Manage the WICS Report (paving backlog) and make site visits.

• Audit Contractor Pay Approvals for correctness and jurisdictional requirements through site visits.

• Mark paving limits per jurisdictional specifications as needed.

• Conduct contractor audits through regular site visits and document on the  appropriate forms. Take corrective actions as necessary.

• Attend construction workload, contractor workload, and BCA related meetings.

• Provide paving information for BCA tracking.

• Take lead on BCA close-out as it pertains to paving for assigned territory.

• Assist with paving  variance explanations to be provide to the Public Service Commissions for assigned territory.

• Attend jurisdictional meetings.

• Maintain jurisdictional relationships through regular contact.

• Monitor contractor notification, jurisdictional requests, Miss Utility tickets, etc.

• Work closely with paving contractors for timely paving of backlog and priority cuts

• Partners with Permitting Department for permit close-out and punchlists for assigned territory.

• Partners and provide guidance to Paving Liaisons and Associate Paving Liaisons on higher priority issues as needed.

• May lead Contractor Workload meeting.

• Mentor Paving Liaisons and Associate Paving Liaisons for assigned territory.

• Assist with Liquid Asphalt Adjustment calculations for  assigned territory.

• Review BCA paving estimates for assigned territory and provide guidance to Paving Liaisons to ensure they are completed.

You Have:

• Associate’s Degree in related field is preferred

• Minimum of 4 years of related construction field-work experience required. Paving experience preferred.

• In lieu of Associate’s degree minimum of 6 years of related construction field-work experience is required. Paving experience preferred.

• 3 years’ experience in Washington Gas Paving Department, similar Washington Gas experience or similar external experience.

• Proven working knowledge of ARM, AppXtender, Small World, and Excel.

• Proven knowledge of VDOT, SHA and/or DDOT paving specifications preferred.

• Experience with various types of utility-related pavement repairs and proven ability to distinguish Washington Gas-related paving work from that of other utilities preferred. 

• Proven ability to read and understand Miss Utility Marks for underground facilities to resolve issues with the jurisdiction’s inspectors as required.

• Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office, for data management, research, analysis, and reporting purposes. Demonstrated ability to use basic math with percentages and decimals.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

We offer a competitive salary range of $76,000 to $109,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply 

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and business