Construction Supervisor

Kapower; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Syracuse, New York, is seeking a Construction Supervisor to lead field crews for substation and transmission projects. The role emphasizes safety, budget adherence, and strong coordination with contractors and management to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in electric utility construction with supervisory experience, plus familiarity with EPC contracts, permitting, and 61850 fiber systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education.
• Eight years of progressive electric utility experience, with transmission facilities construction management preferred.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Strong safety focus and permitting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage field crews for construction of electric substations, transmission lines and related projects.
• Coordinate contracting resources, service specifications, and contractor performance.
• Oversee field inspections and sign-offs for project construction.
• Monitor safety, quality, schedules and budgets; enforce cost control.
• Develop and review contracts affecting project execution; suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with management to resolve issues and coordinate field activities.
• Integrate construction management with planning, scheduling, cost tracking, and testing.

Skills

EPC Projects

Contract management

Safety-first

Permitting (Article VII)

Greenfield Substations

61850 Fiber

SAP

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

At K&A, our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving our success through their talent, dedication, and passion.

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources. We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Construction Supervisor to join our team at K&A Power Group in Syracuse, New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

• Responsible for the management and performance of field crews for the construction of electric substations, transmission lines and other projects
• Determine contract resource requirements, and service specifications and manage contractor performance.
• Manage activities related to coordination of field inspection and sign-offs for construction projects.
• Monitor and evaluate activities of outsourced Construction companies to ensure adherence to safety, quality, schedules and budgets, cost-effectiveness and control, and results.
• Develop, review and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting the project execution and functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations.
• Collaborate with management staff to resolve problems and coordinate activities with the field construction managers.
• Ensure that construction management is integrated into the planning, scheduling, cost tracking, construction, installation, and testing and acceptance activities.
• Ensure Field Construction Managers obtain all construction materials and material handling plans are established and managed.
• Coordinate the transmission substations and lines construction schedules with the other functional areas within the company.
• Provide constructability feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection and civil construction standards.
• Research, recommend and implement changes as necessary to be aligned with the client’s Standards and Business Area goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with other business organizations, contractors and subject matter experts to resolve disputes and prioritize business requirements.
• Participate in the ongoing budget process to provide items, manpower, and control of the construction budget.
• Participate in the transmission facilities construction projects negotiations and joint planning efforts with other utilities.
• Help lead and collaborate the activities to address or remedy substation and lines transmission system emergencies as necessary.
• Identify construction risk during the planning, execution and construction phases and prepare risk mitigation plans.
• Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), New England Independent System Operator.
• Safety: Maintain safety awareness and ensure contractors comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment at the construction site. Properly wear and care for applicable safety gear and equipment. Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to Contractors, Project Manager and assure safety concerns and issues are resolved.
• Ensure all field construction managers are managing the project and construction resources within the schedule and budget.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive related electric utility industry experience, with transmission facilities construction management experience preferred.
• Five (5) years' experience in a supervisory capacity preferred
• Strong experience with EPC Projects, Contract Models, and Management
• Strong Safety-First Focus
• Strong experience with Article VII Permitting
• Must have experience with building Greenfield Substations
• Must have experience with 61850 Fiber Project
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of electric utility industry materials and equipment is a must.
• Good working knowledge through actual use of MS Office products including Excel, Access, Word and MS Project.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have current US Work authorization and valid US Driver’s License in good standing

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.