Construction Supervisor

Job Title: Construction Supervisor

Location: South Plainfield, NJ

Duration: 2-4 Years

Description:

• Perform electrical construction supervisory responsibilities for the Inside Plant Construction Group in the Delivery Projects and Construction (DP&C) Organization.

• Support the activities of major new, replacement and upgraded electric inside plant facilities.

• Manage and coordinate the work of multiple contractors and trades with responsibility for contract administration and compliance in accordance with Corporate Policy.

• Resolve contractor conflicts, schedule issues and labor disputes.

• Drive / promote Safety throughout the job site and ensure environmental compliance.

• Interface with governmental agencies for regulatory compliance with permitting and licensing requirements.

• Direct the assembly / installation of major electrical equipment, structures, conductors, cabling and relay / controls equipment.

• Review Wiring, Control and Schematic drawings for accuracy, coordinate and perform testing and commissioning of equipment and facilities, including necessary relay / controls tie-ins.

• Complete construction reports, Contractor billing, in-service reports, Contractor / vendor evaluations and project close-out reports.

• Supervise the efforts of Bargaining Unit Associates and Contractors (trade union personnel).

• Must complete necessary training and qualify to hold an assignment in client’s Tagging System.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience in electric distribution design/engineering, operations, maintenance or construction.

• Exhibit knowledge of computer based business applications.

• Must have strong communications skills.

Essential:

• High school graduate.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Construction Management or Business).

Manager Notes:

• Reports to Inside Plant Construction Manager

• Main responsibility is to supervise construction of substations (new substations and updates to existing stations)

• Plan work and check that installations are complete

• 5 to 10 years of experience

• Willing to train the right person if they have required knowledge

• Former Superintendent, Construction Supervisor, Foreman would be good in this role

• Mostly field work

• Local candidates preferred - North NJ

• Long term contract 2 to 4 years

• Technical background is important

• Must be familiar with high voltage equipment 4kv- 500kv

• Will not be handling equipment; only supervising