Asset Survey Supervisor

About the Company

Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, has been proudly serving Western Pennsylvania for over 130 years, offering talented individuals the opportunity to serve more than 700,000 customers in the region. Peoples is more than your average natural gas utility, with a vision to:

• Provide valuable services to our customers
• Encourage economic growth for businesses in our region
• Improve the quality of life for our communities
• Protect our environment
• Support our employees and partners

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, and reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status.

About the Role

Provide leadership and guidance, and as needed, perform the capture of data in the field related to existing conditions, existing assets, and the construction of new assets using GPS-type equipment. Oversee internal Asset Survey Specialists and external survey resources. Perform quality assurance checks on in-progress construction jobs, ensuring expected data quality standards are met by both internal and external surveyors. Support internal partners in the project closeout and completion process. Perform site spot checks for compliance with Peoples standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support for Asset Track & Traceability; plan, execute, measure, audit, and reconcile asset data gathered.
• Supervise coordination of acquisition and maintenance of data regarding reference points, materials components, and their installed location of natural gas assets.
• Ensure accurate mapping of asset locations with Asset Surveyors, Closeout, and GIS staff.
• Supervise the team’s quality control/quality assurance process of field-captured GPS location data.
• Resolve discrepancies through communication and investigation of process steps.
• Serve as point-of-contact and collaborate with Construction Supervisors, Work Group Leaders, Inspectors, Logistics, Closeout, Design, and GIS to address asset traceability issues.
• Manage and/or provide individual contribution toward the definition, specification, design, and test of GPS and hardware deliverables.
• Mentor and train team members, assist in issue resolution, and support their activities leading to successful task completion.
• Coordinate equipment/hardware supplies, repairs, and availability.
• Support preparation of reports and completion of GPS As-built deliverables.
• Provide daily updates to all required tracking software used within Peoples/department, including SAP (P6, BW, etc.).
• Ensure all Closeout responsibilities are assigned and completed within the defined timeline.
• Plan, schedule, assign, and monitor the work of Asset Survey Specialists.
• Monitor contractor activities and field data collection, including review and approval of invoices.
• Investigate material discrepancies between collected contractor data and Inspector reports for Closeout and GIS.
• Supervise employee productivity, including performance management, and provide regular feedback.
• Complete mid-year and annual work performance reviews for direct reports.
• Advise, provide, and/or assist in technical/safety training and development of employees and contractors.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Implement, monitor, and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Ensure proper work methods are applied and safety precautions are followed, including the proper use of SOPs and applicable guidelines.
• Review and approve payroll, time-off requests, and invoices in a timely manner.
• Control spending and overtime within approved levels.
• Resolve complaints (contractor, union, etc.) in a timely manner and in compliance with SOPs and applicable guidelines/regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a related role; minimum of 1-3 years demonstrated success in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of GIS strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred; demonstrated related experience may be substituted for preferred education.
• Knowledge of applicable policies (including SOPs), practices, and procedures, as well as federal codes, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Drafting, and GIS.
• Experience encountering new and varied work situations interacting with others both inside and outside the company (immediate associates, field engineers, vendors, and clients).
• Ability to work independently and be comfortable working within a construction site on public and/or private property.
• Visual acuity, hearing, communication, manual dexterity, and repetitive motion capabilities.

Working Conditions

• Travel approximately 60% to construction sites in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas.
• Work will be in both outdoor and indoor environments.
• Be prepared to walk around construction sites with uneven terrain and obstacles; must wear proper safety gear at all times, including hard hat, reflective vest, eye protection, and steel-toe boots.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and related cases in excess of 25 lbs.
• Use of tablet and computer required.