Field Construction Supervisor
On-siteCreve Coeur, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Perform field services for electrical substation, overhead, and underground power facilities to verify compliance with National Electrical Safety Code, drawings, and specifications. Oversee electric substation, distribution, and transmission projects by coordinating material packages, managing outages, and tracking contractor progress. Provide detailed reporting of site conditions and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to resolve design, material, or access issues. Participate in contractor job hazard analyses, monitor extra work authorizations, and support construction completion walkdowns and handovers. Achieve weekly billable goals while adhering to safety, quality, and ethical standards in a regional travel environment.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Completion of Electric Apprentice Program
- 3+ years Electric Utility or telecommunications field experience
- Familiarity with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
- Valid Driver's license
- Minimum age of 21 years old
- Good driving record
- Experience working with electric utilities or utility projects
- Understanding of substation, overhead, and underground electrical distribution systems
- Working knowledge of NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) requirements
- Understanding of single-phase and three-phase power systems, transformers, conductors, and pole and electric substation configurations
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Valid driver's license
- Satisfactory driving record
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and climb for extended periods in varied field conditions
- Comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to hear, see, and respond effectively in safety-sensitive environments
- Must be able to follow all safe working procedures and practices
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years verifiable Substation/Distribution/Transmission Construction experience
- 10 years experience working in a construction environment
- Knowledge of computers and software applications
- Experience with utility construction standards and utility regulations
- Knowledge of surveying principles and utility right-of-way requirements
- Experience reviewing utility engineering packages
- Experience coordinating with power related - utility operations and construction crews
- Some knowledge of Project management, budget analysis and controls, change orders, QA/QC processes
- Some knowledge of continuous improvement, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio), job costing or accounting software
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