Sr. Field Construction Supervisor

About the Role

The Sr. Field Construction Supervisor will report to the Utility Construction Manager and engage in projects during the construction phase of substations and transmission lines, through final commissioning and closeout phases. Project scopes vary, as will the roles of the Construction Field Supervisor for each project.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project teams to assist in developing project scope, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Conduct site field/scope visits and assist in developing detailed construction plans, including outage requirements.
• Assist in developing construction contract bid packages, review responses, and participate in vendor selection.
• Attend pre-bid meetings with contractors and participate in design constructability reviews.
• Develop detailed construction plans, including outage lists, work dates, and resource requirements.
• Ensure contractor compliance with Utility Company mandated safety training.
• Coordinate with survey and soil boring crews, and ensure necessary permits are in place.
• Participate in pre-construction/safety kickoff meetings and ensure material inventory by contractors.
• Monitor safety practices, including JSA development, hazard analysis, and accident reporting.
• Ensure contractor activities do not compromise system reliability and achieve expected quality.
• Coordinate environmental concerns, including oil removal, spill clean-up, and stormwater management.
• Monitor project construction schedule, cost, and perform quality assurance checks.
• Ensure completion of as-built documentation and compliance with Utility Company standards.
• Work with investment recovery for conductor salvage and follow material return processes.
• Provide input to scopes, estimates, schedules, and constructability meetings.
• Coordinate material deliveries, landowner access, and perform QA/QC activities.
• Log construction progress, maintain field notes, and ensure environmental permit compliance.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in Electric Utility Transmission or Distribution.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations and able to provide guidance on their application.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted at project construction sites within the Utility Company service area, including substations, transmission, and distribution lines. May require occasional travel to other service areas. Interaction with team members, supervisors, and client personnel is expected. Must wear safety equipment as required and tolerate climate changes across multiple job sites in a day.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds.
• Clear speech and hearing for effective communication.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
• Sufficient vision for analysis and investigations.
• Manual dexterity for routine office duties.
• Personal mobility to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations.

This job description outlines the general tasks and work difficulty levels required for the position. It does not limit management's right to assign, direct, and control work. Other duties of similar kind or difficulty may be assigned.

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries maintain a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening and post-hire testing are required. Compliance with client-specific drug-free workplace policies may also be necessary.