Construction Operations Supervisor

About the role

Supervise the construction of gas distribution facilities, including all related projects, resource management, customer involvement; also overall monitoring of work to ensure safe, effective and efficient operations performance and compliance to applicable PNG, PUC and Federal rules/regulations.

This position's focus will be on Construction in the Eastern Region/Johnstown.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, assign and monitor the work of pipeline construction crews and support personnel.
• Pre/post inspect jobs and provide safety observations, including equipment and vehicle maintenance/repairs.
• Resolve design problems and material discrepancies.
• Maintain oversight of contractor activities and project expenses, to include review and approval of invoices.
• Ensure proper work methods are applied and safety precautions are followed, including the proper use of SOPs and applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Resolve complaints (customer, union, etc.) in a timely manner and in compliance with SOPs and applicable guidelines/regulations.
• Utilize GIS, and SAP (or related) applications.
• Act as a point of contact for federal and state audits and investigations.
• Monitor budget goals, control spending and overtime within approved levels.
• Advise, provide and/or assist in technical/safety training and development of employees and contractors.
• Supervise employee productivity, including performance management of non-union direct reports.
• Design the best method of installation and estimate all cost associated with various pipeline installation projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in gas distribution pipeline construction or related experience.
• Supervisory or crew leader experience.
• Understanding of PUC, CFR and/or DOT regulations.
• Demonstrated success in leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in systems and project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management or similar preferred, but not required - high school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable systems (e.g., transmission, distribution, piping, storage, SCADA, customer service, etc.), SOPs, practices, procedures, federal/state/PUC regulations.
• Exceptional skills in Microsoft software, required compliance and/or tracking applications and systems.
• Strong planning, organizational, project, and systems management skills.
• Able to effectively manage costs, personnel and schedules.
• Solid leadership skills, team building skills, written/verbal communications; able to manage conflict, problem-solve, motivate and lead change.

Benefits

This position is considered a covered function regulated by 49 CFR Parts 192 (the pipeline safety rules), and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate fieldwork.