Senior Construction Supervisor I - Oklahoma City, OK; Duluth, MN; Charlotte, NC

ZipRecruiter; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Construction Supervisor to join their Electric Construction Services team. The role involves planning and overseeing construction projects related to electric utilities across various locations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in the industry, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This opportunity promises career advancement and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of construction management experience with 7+ years in Electric Utilities.
• Must be competent in basic computer programs, skilled in communication and organization.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to meet goals within timelines and budgets.
• Supervise field activities of construction contractors and ensure safety compliance.
• Prepare weekly project status reports and monitor contractor activities.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Safety Procedures Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior Construction Supervisor I - Oklahoma City, OK; Duluth, MN; Charlotte, NC

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital is seeking a Sr. Construction Supervisor I to join the Electric Construction Services group based out of Oklahoma City, OK; Duluth, MN; or Charlotte, NC. The role will primarily entail planning, directing, and coordinating activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Project types primarily include transmission and distribution substation and line projects (greenfield, brownfield rebuilds/expansions, equipment/asset replacements/upgrades, etc.).

Each Construction Supervisor is assigned to perform some combination of the duties outlined below for projects taking place at various sites throughout the client’s Electric Services territory in the states of Oklahoma, Minnesota or North Carolina. Projects are assigned to Construction Supervisors based on geographical location, skill level, scope, and experience.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• At all times, ensure personal compliance with all safety procedures at site and provide oversight to crews/colleagues to ensure their compliance. Report safety compliance issues and safety incidents to client’s leadership and Orbital management. Work with construction crew supervision and on-site safety personnel to stop unsafe construction activities.
• Participate in, lead, and/or perform construction activity planning, pre-construction drawing reviews, and overall constructability analysis.
• Coordinates pre-outage walks with appropriate contractors and outage sequence plan verifications.

• Ensures the necessary work permits are in place.
• Supervise the field activities of all construction contractors.
• Oversees implementation of work packages and day to day functioning of the project.
• Monitors activities of the contractors and subcontractors and report if there is any irregularity in the activities.
• Coordinates responses to RFI’s.
• Monitors the budget
• Oversees logistics of equipment and material deliveries.
• Prepares and distributes weekly project status reports.

• Completes weekly safety observations on client specific platform.
• Performs other work as necessary per client contract.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Equivalent Experience
• 8-12 years of construction management or execution experience with 7+ years in Electric Utilities

• In-depth understanding of electric utility construction and equipment

• Experience applying electric utility construction technical drawings/specifications
• Knowledge of construction and planning procedures
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/schematics
• Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on multiple projects.
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects
• Must be competent in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe).
• Must exhibit strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Must be willing to travel as needed. (Travel and lodging costs are reimbursable.)
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance
• Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty test
• Must be able to work in all outdoor weather conditions
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment

Qualifications/Skills/Attributes

• Experience with substation design
• Additional electric utility training is beneficial

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

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