Outreach Construction Manager

MasTec Utility Services · United States

Company Summary

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Outreach Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for conducting field assessments and constructability reviews. This role serves as the primary field resource for evaluating transformer locations, meter conversion feasibility, underground service routing, and potential property impacts prior to construction activities.

Outreach CM collaborates closely with Construction, Engineering, Outreach Customer Operations Specialists (COS), and property owners to identify and resolve site-specific constraints. This position requires strong utility construction knowledge, customer engagement skills, and the ability to assess underground installation feasibility while minimizing impacts to customer property and daily use .

Responsibilities:

Site Assessment & Property Evaluation

• Conduct detailed field evaluations of proposed transformer and underground service locations.
• Assess transformer placement relative to:
• Water lines.
• Sewer lines.
• Septic tanks and drian fields.
• Trees and Landscaping.
• Irrigation systems.
• Driveways, sidewalks, fences, and other property improvements.
• Evaluate site conditions to ensure proposed installations minimize disruption to the property owner's use and enjoyment of their property.
• Document existing site conditions, property features, and potential construction conflicts.

Electrical Service & Meter Verification

• Electrical Service & Meter Verification

• Verify whether existing electrical meter equipment is compatible and convertible for participation in the program.

• Identify service equipment requiring upgrades, relocation, or engineering review.

• Coordinate with Engineering and Customer Representatives to resolve meter conversion issues.

• Evaluate proposed underground service routes and boring paths between transformers and customer meters.
• Identify above-ground and underground obstructions that could impact construction, including:
• Existing utilities.
• Septic systems.
• Trees and root systems.
• Landscaping features.
• Hardscape improvements.
• Structures and property enhancements.
• Recommend alternative routing solutions when conflicts are identified.
• Validate field conditions and communicate constructability concerns to Engineering and Construction teams.

• Act as a liaison between the Customer, MasTec Construction, Engineering, Outreach COS personnel, and property owners.
• Participate in customer meetings and site visits to explain project scope and address property concerns.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to resolve site-specific challenges and maintain project schedules.
• Escalate complex field issues and coordinate corrective actions as necessary.

• Maintain accurate field notes, photographs, sketches, and assessment reports.
• Document constructability concerns, utility conflicts, meter conversion issues, and customer requests.
• Provide timely updates regarding site readiness and outstanding issues.
• Ensure field findings are accurately entered into project tracking systems and shared with appropriate stakeholders

Minimum

• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Utility Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5 years of experience in utility construction, underground utility installation, construction management, engineering support, or related infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of underground utility construction practices and directional boring operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, utility plans, and construction documents.
• Strong communication and customer relationship management skills.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout assigned project areas.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of utility construction or infrastructure experience.
• Experience supporting FPL projects or utility undergrounding programs.
• Knowledge of electric meter installations, service equipment, and utility clearances.
• Experience identifying utility conflicts, constructability issues, and customer property concerns.
• OSHA 20 Certification or equivalent safety training.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.