Description

The Construction Supervisor is responsible for directing field crews and subcontractors in day-to-day activities to drive successful project outcomes. This position supports the Project Management/Operations team in scheduling, financial analysis, and working directly with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to provide status updates. 

S(he) will ensure that projects are constructed safely in compliance with the technical specifications, on schedule and within budget. Responsibilities include managing delays and problems encountered on-site during the construction phase, maintaining excellent records to support problem resolution, minimizing change orders and claims. This position will manage quality control and the inspection of work, which may include direct inspection or the management of other technical inspectors. 

• Drive project performance through strong leadership and compliance with contracts
• Develop and maintain relationships with all external parties involved in construction, commissioning / testing phases of the project.
• Understand construction, engineering and other contracts and ensure full compliance with the terms and conditions of these contracts by contracting parties.
• Oversee and manage (where required) the activities of contractors and subcontractors as required by the contractual terms and conditions.
• Monitor construction schedules and delivery dates for construction activities and manage / coordinate work as defined in the contractual terms and conditions to minimize project delays
• Review and comment on health and safety programs provided by contractors and consultants working on site.
• Support contractor’s compliance with their own safety policies, practices and procedures to assure safe working environments at the site.
• Collect safety data as required from all contractors and consultants working on site.
• Coordinate with Operations as required during construction activities, outage coordination and commissioning / testing.
• Review project execution plans provided by contractors that detail how the project will be developed and executed. Provide constructive feedback. Ensure that execution plans are followed.
• Review and comment on QA/QC procedures from contractors and ensure compliance through inspection and documentation
• Responsible for producing or ensuring that others produce project daily, weekly and monthly reports on a timely basis to the required level of detail and quality.
• Lead effective project meetings and organize meetings when required to resolve specific issues. Document outcomes in minutes and action item lists
• Ensure that site records are maintained and stored in hard copy and/or document control systems such as SharePoint
• Manage the on-site construction management team if applicable
• Lead or support project closeout
• Assist in the capturing of lessons learned from projects to allow for continuous improvements in standard operating procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred
• 10 - 20 years of experience in construction management of electrical substations and transmission line construction
• Extensive knowledge of electric distribution, transmission, and substation projects
• OSHA 30 T&D certification. OSHA 30 acceptable.
• Valid driver’s license
• Fully mobile and prepared to work on a full-time basis within daily travel distance of construction site
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Thorough understanding of electrical substation and transmission construction and commissioning/testing in the utility industry
• Full understanding of construction and other contracts as applicable to site activities
• Full understands drawings, specifications, proposals, environment permits and contracts (construction, engineering, equipment and material) as it relates to the electrical transmission industry
• Experience in using project schedule software
• Experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel to produce project reports and other documents
• Experience in using electronic document management and sharing software
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management and third parties
• Flexible and comfortable taking the lead and initiative to deliver results
• Demonstrated ability to identify project risk, including reducing or eliminating risk
• Positive and team-oriented attitude
• Leadership experience collaborating with senior leaders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Mobility: walking, standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping, and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Physical Dexterity: ability to use telephone, computer, electronic equipment, office equipment (paper shredder, copier, stapler, etc.), tools and machinery as needed.
• Lifting: ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Sensory Requirements: ability to hear, listen, speak, smell, touch, taste, see and distinguish colors.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Benefits offered:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D Insurance
• GAP Insurance
• STD/LTD Insurance
• Paid time off