Gas Distribution Construction Lead

Aqua; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Utilities, operating as Aqua and Peoples, seeks a Construction Supervisor for the Eastern Region focusing on Johnstown, PA. Overseeing gas distribution pipeline projects, you’ll ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and timely completion while coordinating crews and equipment.

Responsibilities include budget monitoring, contractor oversight, safety observations, and staff development. Willingness to travel across PNG territory is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in gas distribution pipeline construction or related experience.
• Supervisory or crew leader experience.
• Understanding of PUC, CFR and/or DOT regulations.
• Demonstrated success in leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in systems and project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management or similar preferred, but not required - high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction projects ensuring the safe, productive and timely completion of assigned projects.
• Plan, schedule, assign and monitor the work of pipeline construction crews and support personnel.
• Pre/post inspect jobs and provide safety observations, including equipment and vehicle maintenance/repairs.
• Resolve design problems and material discrepancies.
• Monitor contractor activities and project expenses, to include review and approval of invoices.
• Ensure proper work methods are applied and safety precautions are followed, including the proper use of SOPs and applicable guidelines and regulations. Resolve complaints (customer, union, etc.) in a timely manner and in compliance with SOPs and applicable guidelines/regulations.
• Utilization of GIS, and SAP (or related) applications.
• Act as a point of contact for federal and state audits and investigations. Monitor budget goals, control spending and overtime within approved levels.
• Advise, provide and/or assist in technical/safety training and development of employees and contractors.
• Supervise employee productivity, including performance management of non-union direct reports.
• Ability to design the best method of installation and estimate all cost associated with various pipeline installation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget control

Safety compliance

Microsoft Excel

GIS

SAP

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

GIS software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Essential Utilities, operating as Aqua and Peoples, seeks a Construction Supervisor for the Eastern Region focusing on Johnstown, PA. Overseeing gas distribution pipeline projects, you’ll ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and timely completion while coordinating crews and equipment.

Responsibilities include budget monitoring, contractor oversight, safety observations, and staff development. Willingness to travel across PNG territory is required.