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Utility Construction Project Planner

Job Overview

Job Description

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The Utility Construction Project Planner will provide beginning to end project management for assigned capital and maintenance projects on electric transmission and distribution systems. Provide initial contact through service completion project management for all residential non-basic, commercial, and industrial customer's electric service projects. Ensure that customers are provided with superior service in accordance with Black Hills Energy (BHE) standards, and customer service policies and procedures.

Pay Range: $86,700 - $130,050 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Utility Construction Planning Manager

Location: Pueblo, Colorado

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
•    Enter new service requests using company approved systems and processes as needed. Assure electric construction aligns with BHE and industry codes and standards.
•    Ensure vital rights-of-way, easements, and other permits are obtained. Communicate BHE construction policies and procedures to customers and work with customers to ensure a positive experience.
•    Perform site visits to ensure work site is prepared and ready prior to start of construction. Ensure all work on assigned projects are planned and scheduled so that construction can be accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. Ensure logistics coordination with Supply Chain, Meter Services, Line Services and other departments as required.
•    Ensure projects are accurately completed in Company mapping, asset, and accounting systems. Monitor actual vs. estimated cost on all work orders and explain or justify significant variances.
•    Assist with planning for electric crews work schedule to maintain efficient use of labor resources. Provide input for Capital/O&M budget creation and prioritization.
•    Be a key point of contact for City, County, and State Road and highway relocation projects. Review civil engineering plans to design and relocate BHE facilities to clear conflicts with City, County and State projects.
•    Will provide indirect supervision of Estimator I and II classifications as related to project management and customer communications. Ensure the Estimator I’s have the information needed to set up customers on correct billing and taxing rates.
•    Monitor the receipt of documentation and invoicing for non-basic third-party damage claims. Understand and follow Federal, State and Company regulations.

Additional Responsibilities:
•    Assist with state utility commission and other governmental audits as needed.
•    Provide back up to the Operations Supervisors for on-call rotation as needed or scheduled. Available to provide off-hours support as needed.

What Is Required:
•    High School Diploma or equivalent
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction, project management, engineering or a related field.

What Is Desired:
•    Advanced knowledge of electrical standards for construction, methods, and materials.
•    Knowledge of cost estimating and variance reporting.
•    Strong knowledge of computers and ability to use Microsoft Office products and trade related software.
•    Strong construction management skills.
•    Strong oral and written communication skills.
•    Monitor multiple projects concurrently.
•    Effectively communicate with customers, contractors and employees.
•    Plan, coordinate, and direct the work of a crew in a safe and efficient manner.
•    Indirectly lead a team of technical employees in order to ensure project completion and customer satisfaction.
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package!  Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.  If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com. 

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.  If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit  careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.