Overhead Construction Manager

Overhead Construction Supervisor - Utilities

On-site in Clifton, NJ

About Us

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

Position Overview

We are searching for an Outside Plant Overhead Construction Supervisor to support our client in the New Jersey area. The OH OP Construction Manager will supervise the installation and maintenance of overhead transmission and Construction facilities in accordance with manufacture and company standards to maintain Client’s Safety Standards. The supervisor will coordinate, inspect, monitor, and document the performance of outside contractors performing Overhead construction and maintenance on the client’s facilities.

Responsibilities

• The supervisor’s reporting location will be the contractor's show-up.
• Confirm with operations circuit availability and confirm all work assignments are completed at the completion of the day.
• Confirm head count and roster daily.
• Witness Morning Tailboard/Huddle.
• Discuss with GF the work plan for the day.
• Observe crews to ensure contractors are complying with our client’s safety and procedure, including construction specifications.
• Mitigate safety issues/project concerns as they arise on a project.
• Monitor and forecast material needs.
• Ensure OFE is being stored properly/returned properly ie. Tagging.
• Ensure the contractor is managing the disposal of waste ie.. treated wood, labeling, etc.
• Incident investigation: in the event of an incident, the supervisor will immediately perform an investigation independent of the contractors, which should include pictures, a description of the incident, etc., and make immediate notification to the senior supervisor or project manager.
• No contractors are to be released until discussed with the senior supervisor and/or project manager ie. inclement weather, cancellation of outages, work stoppage, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 15 or more years’ experience in the operation, design, maintenance, and construction of electric transmission and Construction facilities.
• OH Line Experience.
• Knowledge of line construction (69kV line construction).
• Ability to submit outage requests if needed.
• Read one line.
• Provide expertise.
• Review invoices - units completed vs units invoiced.
• Knowledge of material and accept, receive, and VERIFY all material deliveries (as needed).
• Ability to submit outages (SUFW) either in DORT or paper.
• Ability to read and interpret one-lines, circuit maps, and construction drawings.
• Ability to communicate with the Division Operations Group, as needed.
• Provide expertise in 69kV & below construction and work methods utilized by our utility clients.
• Participate in weekly update meetings.
• Must know the client’s 13kV work rules and procedures ie. gloves and sleeves rules.
• Familiar with all client safety rules and procedures as it pertains to OP OH line work.
  
  

Why CARIAN

Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.

Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.

Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.

Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships.

Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a women-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.

CARIAN does not sponsor H-1B Visas at this time.