Substation General Foreman - Power & Energy

Cianbro; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cianbro is seeking a qualified Construction Manager to lead daily planning and supervision of electrical and mechanical work on a substation project in Kokomo, Indiana. You will coordinate multiple crews to meet safety, quality and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities include developing work packages, forecasting resources, tracking hours and costs, and driving productivity through proactive planning and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Leads by example in safety, quality and productivity.
• Combination of technical training and related experience in substation work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, write and communicate daily activity plans, including hazard identification and safe work practices.
• Communicate production goals and quality specifications with project supervision; discuss issues affecting people, means and methods, materials or equipment.
• Participate in planning means and methods.
• Accurately record and report crew work hours and quantities installed; monitor and improve productivity.
• Hold Crew TM's accountable as needed.
• Help forecast equipment, materials or workforce needs; document costs for rework and learn from mistakes.
• Understand project cost code structure for time card purposes.
• Develop Work Packages.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Planning

Job description

This position will safely lead the daily activities in the planning and supervision of electrical and mechanical work consistent with the project goals and the expected standards established by Cianbro. Provide leadership and coordination for multiple crews engaged in substation construction and maintenance activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements. Work closely with project supervision to develop work packages, manage productivity, forecast resource needs, and drive successful project outcomes through effective planning, communication, and technical expertise.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, write and communicate daily activity plans, including hazard identification and safe work practices as well as ensure daily sign offs and document control occurs.
• Work together with project supervision on a daily basis to communicate production goals and quality specifications of work, discuss issues that have surfaced (around people, means and methods, material or equipment use, etc. extra or out of scope work), and ideas to help team achieve project goals.
• Participate in planning means and methods.
• Accurately record and report crew work hours and quantities installed. Monitor and manage crew productivity. Ensure ongoing efforts are made to improve productivity.
• Willing to hold Crew TM's accountable.
• When rework is required, help team learn from any mistakes and accurately record costs.
• Help forecast equipment, materials or work force needs as required.
• Seeks solutions to special requests or problems with their work in a timely and professional manner.
• Understand the project cost code structure related to your work activities for time card purposes.
• Develop Work Packages.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Leads by example in safety, quality and productivity.
• Combinations of technical training and related experience in substation construction and maintenance.
• Minimum of five years construction management and/or craft supervision experience in substation work.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and communicate in a timely, effective manner.
• Electrical licensing in accordance with state requirements.
• Basic Computer Skills.

Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, or sexual orientation.

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