Job Description

The Chief Construction Inspector (CCI) ensures that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with company policy and governmental regulations. The CCI supervises the work efforts of Construction Inspectors and Inspectors engaged in all aspects of contract administration and inspection with an emphasis on gas and electric construction projects. Assures that all contractor work is performed in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with established company standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of state and federal codes governing electric construction, pipeline construction, cathodic protection, and location work along with Orange & Rocklands gas & electric standards, work procedures, and EH&S rules and guidelines.
• Must be able to interpret relevant drawings, specifications and NRG Mapping.
• Ensures compliance with the Code 753 state regulations as well as Company rules and procedures for working near utilities.
• Estimates cost, prepares bids, and designs work related to gas and electric distribution systems.
• Recommends cathodic protection and system improvements for new and existing distribution, transmission lines, and any other gas facilities as required.
• Gets involved with the reporting of contractors work performance through the contractor oversight system.
• Tracks and controls project costs and approve payments. Ensures work accruals are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains required records and reports in a manner suitable for inspection by Company auditors and governing agencies.
• Works with other companies in the elimination or prevention of stray current interference or related matters.
• Interfaces with Engineering, estimating, purchasing, etc., to resolve technical, field or contract issues.
• Works on other construction and operations projects as directed by Section Manager. Position requires walking, standing, and climbing.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant Gas Operations/Gas Construction and/or Electric Operations/Construction field experience or
• Associate's Degree and 4 years of relevant Gas Operations/Gas Construction and/or Electric Operations/Construction field experience. or
• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant Gas Operations/Gas Construction and/or Electric Operations/Construction field experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture preferred

Relevant Work Experience

• Must have strong decision making skills, required.
• Must be flexible to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines, required.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills required to effectively supervise contractor operations, required.
• Must demonstrate computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as related Company systems, required.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather, required.
• Coordinate and supervise employees to assist him/her, required.
• This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by the Department of Transportation, required.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of the Electric and/or Gas Distribution/Transmission system, preferred.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of the Electric and/or Gas Distribution/Transmission system, preferred.
• Experience with WMS, Visio and Oracle, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job-related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• 5 days a week in-person for both office and field work.
• Work requires off-hour on-call responsibility ("Duty Supervisor") on a rotational basis providing emergency response and supervision of personnel engaged in off-hour emergency operations.
• Must fulfill the requirements of the Duty Supervisor qualification within nine (9) months of accepting of the position.

About Us

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

About the Team

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com