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Provides overall project management involving Data Collection Unit (DCU) and communication deployment for gas pipelines and serves as the single point of accountability for all aspects of the projects under the area of responsibility. Provides leadership, planning, scheduling, supervision and technical support for contractors providing Data Collection Unit (DCU) Network construction activities. This includes assessing telecommunications site acquisition, performing land use analysis in Public Rights of Way, as well as developing and submitting Wireless Telecommunications ministerial and conditional use permits. Collaborates with various internal company departments and external clients. Supervises and administers technical field support, assists with DCU construction budget oversight. Responsible for asset replacements, new installations and relocation of DCU units and poles, and network integrity to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as Federal, State, and Local regulations.

Responsibilities

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Manages and responds to all issues that arise on job site during construction. Oversees contractor work on construction site to ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with Company functional guidelines, policy and procedures, G.O.95, G.O. 165 and Cal OSHA safety order requirements. Solves problems in a timely and decisive manner to ensure quality, safety and compliance on the worksite and to ensure project success. Documents and reports on job progress, labor, equipment and material used. Acts as on-site Company representative and liaison with all state and local government officials as applicable. Responsible for implementing and maintaining effective safety programs focusing on employee, company contractor, and customer safety. Responsible for meeting or exceeding all Key Performance Measures including; new construction, inspections and incident reconciliation.

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Supervises and manages all related DCU and pole compliance and quality/integrity inspection process for the Network. Conducts audits on company contractors to ensure quality assurance and performance expectations are met. Conducts field safety job observations and Construction Inspection Reports on construction contractors. Directs and manages remediation or corrections as needed for all compliance/quality/integrity reviews.

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Develops project plans, scope of work, budget, schedule and required resources for DCU Network construction projects (approx. 10 to 15 per year) that average $30K to $60K each. Works with city to appropriately interpret ordinances and coordinates projects with engineering, public affairs and city government. Provides oversight and support to vendors, contractors and project team including Architect-Engineering firms on the development of CAD drawings, photo simulations, telecommunications studies, and environmental reports as required by the various municipalities.

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Assesses viability of DCU telecommunications site, that has been initially requested by Radio Frequency Network group, through field review of actual site and by working with neighborhood private property owners, public officials such as the city manager, and occasionally with elected officials. Performs site acquisition permit approval process and conducts negotiations on standard contracts with various jurisdictions to determine if site is appropriate. Approves standard contracts. Processes and submits public right of way ministerial and Conditional Use Permit applications including the more complex Coastal Commission permitting applications. Responsible for attending and representing the company at Coastal Commission meetings, and partners with Public Affairs Managers at town hall and other community meetings.

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Initiates, negotiates, manages, and oversees the completion of easement, attachment, license, and building attachment agreements with various private property owners, entities, and jurisdictions. Collaborates with Legal and Gas Engineering Land & Right-of-Way to perform due diligence and to ensure that agreements coincide with Company policies.

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Acts as DCU construction point of contact for residential customers, public officials, first responders, and other contractors. Develops and maintains strong customer relations in order to resolve issues and problems, many involving dissatisfied customers, CPUC complaints or other matters of a delicate nature.

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Performs and supervises other Operations/Maintenance (O/M) related duties including, but not limited to, supply inventory/asset/warehouse management, asset repairs and maintenance, replacement and relocations of poles and DCUs, and incident tracking.

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Bachelor's Degree

Business, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.

5+ yrs

Includes 5 years of Field Construction & Operations experience (e.g. Transmission, Distribution, Storage, Telelcommunications, etc.), DCU Construction, construction manager/supervisor, or other relevant experience.

Preferred

Experience in wireless telecommunication facility Easement/License Agreement negotiations, Land Use and Public Right of Way permitting process, Coastal Commissioning process, telecommunications DCU site acquisition and presenting in public hearings and forums.

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