Paving Supervisor, Gas Construction - Contractor Oversight

National Grid plc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid plc is seeking a Paving Supervisor, Gas Construction – Contractor Oversight to supervise Paving Inspectors and oversee external restoration contractors across New York City. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with PSC/OSHA/DOT, and effective contractor management.

Includes field leadership, performance coaching, and ensuring timely restoration work with strong safety culture and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction, restoration, paving, utility operations, or a related field.
• Experience supervising employees and managing contractor performance.
• Experience operating within a unionized work environment preferred.
• Knowledge of paving restoration, construction, maintenance, and utility operations.
• Understanding of PSC regulations, OSHA requirements, DOT regulations, and municipal permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Paving Inspectors responsible for monitoring contractor restoration activities.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to employees.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Foster a positive and safety-focused work environment.
• Support employee development and succession planning initiatives.
• Provide daily oversight of restoration contractors performing paving and roadway restoration activities.
• Ensure contractors adhere to Company work methods, quality standards, permit requirements, and safety procedures.
• Conduct field inspections to verify workmanship, productivity, and compliance.
• Resolve contractor performance issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Coordinate contractor activities to ensure timely completion of restoration work.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all field operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, PSC, DOT, municipal regulations, and Company policies.
• Investigate and address safety concerns, incidents, and near misses.
• Monitor field activities to ensure safe construction and restoration practices are consistently followed.
• Support safety audits and regulatory inspections.
• Work Management and Operational Performance

Skills

Team supervision

Contractor management

Safety oversight

Union environment

Analytics & data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business reporting systems

Job description

Paving Supervisor, Gas Construction - Contractor Oversight

About us

National Grid is hiring a Paving Supervisor, Gas Construction - Contractor Oversight in Brooklyn, NY. The fully onsite is 100% for this role.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and history puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

The Paving Supervisor, Gas Construction – Contractor Oversight, is responsible for the daily supervision of Paving Inspectors and oversight of external paving restoration contractors operating throughout New York City.

This position ensures that all restoration activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company standards, PSC requirements, OSHA regulations, DOT regulations, and municipal permit stipulations.

The successful candidate will lead contractor performance, monitor workloads, manage resources, analyze operational data, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering strong working relationships with labor unions, contractors, municipal agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and support a team of Paving Inspectors responsible for monitoring contractor restoration activities.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to employees.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Foster a positive and safety-focused work environment.
• Support employee development and succession planning initiatives.
• Provide daily oversight of restoration contractors performing paving and roadway restoration activities.
• Ensure contractors adhere to Company work methods, quality standards, permit requirements, and safety procedures.
• Conduct field inspections to verify workmanship, productivity, and compliance.
• Resolve contractor performance issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Coordinate contractor activities to ensure timely completion of restoration work.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all field operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, PSC, DOT, municipal regulations, and Company policies.
• Investigate and address safety concerns, incidents, and near misses.
• Monitor field activities to ensure safe construction and restoration practices are consistently followed.
• Support safety audits and regulatory inspections.
• Work Management and Operational Performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction, restoration, paving, utility operations, or a related field.
• Experience supervising employees and managing contractor performance.
• Experience operating within a unionized work environment preferred.
• Knowledge of paving restoration, construction, maintenance, and utility operations.
• Understanding of PSC regulations, OSHA requirements, DOT regulations, and municipal permitting requirements.
• Familiarity with Company standards, work methods, and operational procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource management principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and utilize reports, metrics, and operational data.
• Experience identifying trends and implementing process improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business reporting systems.
• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Weekend, overnight, emergency response, and extended-hour assignments may be required.
• Frequent field work and travel throughout New York City.
• Exposure to construction sites, roadways, and varying weather conditions.

More Information

#LI-Onsite

#LI-STR1

Downstate NY Salary: $118,000 - $138,00 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144 .

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.