Substation Construction Foreman

About the Role

The Substation Construction Foreman is primarily responsible for supervising and directing a crew of substation technicians, construction workers, apprentices, and laborers at job sites throughout the Southeastern U.S. The Foreman will establish and adjust work schedules to support project timelines, organize and coordinate required materials, manpower, and equipment, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, on budget, and in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, customer requirements, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain an assigned substation crew.
• Establish, adjust, and maintain work sequences to meet the construction schedule for a given project.
• Organize and coordinate all project materials and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprint specifications, contract documents, and plans.
• Analyze and quickly resolve any work problems that may arise and ensure that all deficiencies on any given project are corrected in a timely manner.
• Lead by example, set, monitor, and enforce the standards of FB Timberlines safety expectations.
• Conduct quality control inspections on project sites.
• Coordinate with all other crafts working on a job site to ensure smooth transitions.
• Identify and communicate constructability concerns in a clear and timely manner.
• Mentor and coach up-and-coming substation construction workers.
• Willingness to perform onsite work.

Requirements

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in substation construction.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing substation equipment, foundations, and structures (brownfield & greenfield).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Must pass a background check, including drug screen.
• Experience pulling control cable and conductor.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, transits, electrical safety tools, small and heavy equipment.
• Experience studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine material requirements and installation procedures.
• Experience reading contract drawings.
• Experience installing and mounting electronic controls, device panels, sensors, and components.
• Experience installing, assembling, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, wiring, cable, equipment, components, and devices associated with electrical equipment following drawings of electrical layouts and building plans.
• Ability to lead, instruct, and train workers.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CDL.
• Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Additional Details

• Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment/pre-access drug and alcohol testing to obtain clearance for site access.
• Travel and work overtime as required.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is $48 USD - $58 USD per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements. This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem/LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated.