Construction Supervisor (Transmission Survey and GIS)

About the role

CARIAN is seeking a Construction Supervisor with strong field experience in transmission and distribution work, along with GIS or survey knowledge. This role supports a major transmission corridor program and focuses on daily field coordination during the survey and pre-construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field oversight of survey and pre-construction activities along transmission right of way segments.
• Serve as the point of contact for survey crews, contractors, engineering teams, and utility stakeholders.
• Validate as-built conditions and ensure accurate data capture for the client's GIS and asset management systems.
• Conduct field walkdowns, review access routes, identify obstructions, and support resolution of field issues.
• Interpret drawings, survey plans, and environmental or land-use constraints.
• Support outage coordination, sequencing, and field readiness activities as assigned.
• Prepare daily field reports and communicate progress, risks, and constraints.
• Promote and uphold safety expectations consistent with utility and CARIAN standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transmission, distribution, construction supervision, or utility field operations.
• Background as a lineman, construction supervisor, field inspector, or utility owner representative is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with GIS platforms or survey data capture tools.
• Able to verify field conditions and align them with engineering and GIS requirements.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly in the field with survey crews and contractors.
• Able to walk right of way, navigate terrain, and travel daily across the corridor.
• Valid driver license.

Benefits

The role includes eligibility for applicable overtime, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this role is $55 – $80 per hour.

Schedule

This role requires a strong field presence and covers hotel accommodations when overnight stays are required.