Supervisor, System Construction

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Education Assistance

Job summary

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) is hiring for a leadership role in the system construction department. The position oversees daily activities, ensures safety and compliance, and coordinates with contractors to deliver reliable electric service across its Virginia service territory.

The role emphasizes leadership, project oversight, and collaboration with field teams, with a focus on maintaining high customer service standards and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in transmission and distribution construction and maintenance preferred.
• Ability to lead people and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, schedules, assigns, and monitors daily activities of the system construction department.
• Inspects construction crew activities for compliance with standards, policies, procedures, and safety.
• Assists in supervising service restoration and emergencies as required.
• Reviews audits and approves contractor invoices; coordinates invoice revisions.
• Consolidates all as-built information for completed work requests and WMIS data.
• Supervises the installation of equipment, systems, and components by NOVEC staff and contractors.
• Provides interpretation of specifications and contracts and ensures work aligns with contract documents.
• Leads department development, staffing, training, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team development

Planning

Microsoft Office

WMIS

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical/ mechanical/ civil engineering

Tools

WMIS

Job description

• Location 5399 Wellington Branch Dr,Gainesville, VA, 20155,United States

Description

Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.

NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.

As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.

OVERVIEW:

Supervises, schedules, assigns, and monitors the daily activities of the system construction department to ensure a high level of customer service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other related duties may be assigned. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Functional/Operational

• Inspects construction crew activities for compliance with construction standards, policies, procedures, design specifications, work processes, and safety.
• Assists in supervising service restoration and emergencies as required to restore power.
• Reviews audits, and approves contractor invoices. Coordinates invoice revisions with contractors.
• Consolidates all as-built information for completed work requests and completes as a built-in WMIS database.
• Supervises the installation of equipment, systems, and components by NOVEC employees and contractors.
• Provides interpretation of specifications and contracts and monitors the construction process, verifying that work completed is in accordance with contract documents.
• Works continually towards self-development to stay current on transmission and distribution construction and maintenance, customer service, and supervisory procedures and practices.
• Establishes and maintains systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Company’s value.
• Optimizes the production capacity of the system construction staff to improve work efficiency and staff skill base within the department.
• Provides leadership within the department to ensure required human resource administration‑staffing, training, coaching, development, work assignments, performance management, goals and objectives, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• An associate’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering or a related field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Transmission and distribution construction and maintenance experience is strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Functional/Operational

• Demonstrated ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all company policies and procedures as well as all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with general computer operation and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and meet rapidly changing customer and business needs by quickly refocusing and realigning strategic and operational direction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electric utility design, construction standards, and work processes.
• A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. Ability to develop and motivate a team. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a short and long-term focus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources administration to manage employees’ work, conduct performance reviews, develop goals and objectives, and assure compliance with policies and procedures.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay
• Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center
• Survivor and Disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Annual Company Events

NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.

The anticipated starting salary within the posted salary range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's education, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, internal equity, and market considerations.

Additional Information

• Base Pay $112,500 - $137,500 / Annually
• Relocation Assistance No
• Work location This position is on‑site with travel within the northern VA service territory.
• Internal Application Deadline 5:00 PM on 9/14/2026