North Plains Utility Contracting (NPUC) is a utility construction company located in Devils Lake, ND and owned by NDTC (Devils Lake, ND); Dakota Central (Carrington, ND); United Communications (Langdon, ND); and Polar Communications (Park River, ND). NPUC performs much of the underground construction for its owner companies as well as other utility companies in the area. The construction manager directs all activities of the Construction company directly or through subordinate workers. Determines objectives, establishes operating procedures, and ensures the success of the organization within guidelines and authority established by the board of directors. Ensures that all operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
- Assembles members of the company (clerical and other workers) at start of project.
- Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
- Confers with and directs personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
- Confers with personnel to resolve complaints within work force.
- Confers with personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods and efficiencies.
- Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
- Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjust work schedules as indicated by reports.
- Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations.
- Works with the awareness of the considerable hazards associated with the construction and maintenance of outside plant facilities, such as, but not limited to falls, the dangers of trenches, electric shock, falling objects, motor vehicles, etc.
- Uses all protective personal equipment; and complies with the appropriate safety regulations, including OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company policies.
- Attends and participates in all regularly scheduled safety and training meetings, and specialty training to include Defensive Driving, First Aid and CPR, Safe Operation of Construction Equipment, etc.
- Ensures business and financial objectives are met by providing leadership and direction for the company.
- Track and monitor unit pricing to ensure profitability of each unit. Make necessary annual adjustments to each unit.
- Interprets and implements objectives and directives adopted by board of directors.