Underground Construction Supervisor – Utilities The CARIAN Group

The CARIAN Group; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The CARIAN Group is seeking an Underground Construction Supervisor in New Jersey to oversee underground transmission projects. The successful candidate will ensure project compliance and safety standards while supervising contractors. With comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth, this role is vital for the company’s expansion in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) matching

Opportunity to work with a growing company

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in electric transmission and construction facilities.
• Knowledge of safety rules and line procedures.
• Ability to evaluate tools and contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress and contractor performance.
• Supervise underground contractors and vendor crews.
• Prepare reports and conduct safety inspections.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety inspections

Performance evaluation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CARIAN is growing! We are a proud, woman-owned management consulting firm providing program/project management, capital project delivery, consulting, and technology solutions to our customers in the renewable energy, power utilities, infrastructure, and transit/transportation sectors.

We are searching for an Underground Construction Supervisor to support our client in the New Jersey area.

Positions at CARIAN offer comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.

Summary:

The UG Construction Supervisor will supervise the installation and maintenance of underground transmission and Construction facilities in accordance with manufacture and company standards to maintain Client’s Safety Standards. The supervisor will coordinate, inspect, monitor, and document the performance of outside contractors performing Underground construction and maintenance on the client’s facilities.

Responsibilities:

Monitor project progress and contractor performance through field inspections covering the quantity and quality of work performed.
Supervise UG contractors and vendor crews.
Prepares reports such as work schedules, pending work, unusual field or operating conditions, or performance of equipment.
On a rotating basis, perform stand-by duty in accordance with UG Department requirements.
Support storm restoration functions when required.
Perform safety inspections, effective operations inspections, accident investigations, etc. for the area of responsibility.
Evaluate tools and equipment used to perform job functions.
Assist with the preparation of monthly project forecast, accruals, and detailed construction and payment schedules. Assist the Field Manager as required in the development and implementation of the regional work plan for major capital projects.

Qualifications Required:

High School Diploma or GED and 15 or more years’ experience in the operation, design, maintenance, and construction of electric transmission and Construction facilities.
Knowledge of work rules, work methods, safety rules, and line procedures associated with overhead and underground work.
Supervisory experience and/or to be able to direct contractor’s crew operations.
Must be able to evaluate the performance of all assigned personnel as well as evaluate tools and equipment.
Ability to work off-hours which may include working nights and/or weekends.
This position requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events, applicants must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driver history.