Job PurposeAre you a safety-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment? Join National Grid and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects that keep our communities connected and powered.
As a
Construction Supervisor, you will oversee contractor crews performing both maintenance and construction activities across our service territory. Reporting to the Manager or Lead Construction Supervisor, you'll be responsible for coordinating daily field operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company, regulatory, and environmental standards.
What You'll Do- Lead and support external contract construction crews to ensure safe and successful project execution.
- Monitor daily field activities, providing oversight on safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with contractors, internal stakeholders, and field personnel to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within established standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices and addressing potential risks proactively.
- Ensure construction and maintenance work meets company specifications, environmental requirements, and customer expectations.
- Respond to operational challenges and help deliver reliable service with minimal interruption to customers.
- Conduct field inspections, audits, and ongoing performance evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
What Makes This Role Exciting- Make a visible impact on projects that support essential energy infrastructure.
- Enjoy a dynamic role that combines field leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration.
- Work alongside experienced industry professionals committed to safety, operational excellence, and customer service.
- Develop your leadership skills while managing complex projects and contractor relationships.
- Be part of a company dedicated to investing in its people, communities, and the energy transition.
If you're passionate about construction management, safety leadership, and delivering high-quality results, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help build the infrastructure that powers our future.
Key Accountabilities- Coordinate the daily activities of assigned external contractors performing construction, maintenance and restoration work associated with electric utility civil or substation construction. Work in unison with other National Grid departments to ensure a seamless transition of work.
- Supervise daily project activities on-site for civil and substation projects, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety regulations.
- Oversee and manage the work of construction crews, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and performance standards.
- Fully understand the assigned project scope and contract work authorization details. Interface with project stakeholders to ensure job commitments are delivered on time and within budget.
- Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control. Provide quality assurance that the work being performed is per National Grid safety standards, construction specifications, construction standards and applicable contractual documents.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to review engineering drawings and technical specifications. Survey site locations for constructability considerations, confirm proper permits and licenses are available prior to work start and attend project meetings as requested.
- Maintain accurate records of daily activities, including labor, materials, and equipment usage. This will include ensuring adherence to contract documents, monitoring change orders, and verifying the accuracy of contractor invoicing. Prepare oral and written update reports utilizing a web-based reporting database.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed and promote a culture of safety among all team members.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including engineering and project management teams, to address any project-related concerns.
Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent is required; a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Job-related experience or knowledge acquired from 2+ years in the field of construction or military and history of progressively responsible experience in the construction field with preferred experience in the Utility Industry is required.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage on-site teams effectively.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering results.
- Understanding of construction principles, equipment, work methods, the hazards associated with this work and ability to mitigate those hazards.
- Knowledge of substation construction processes, contract management, and contractor oversight is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret project scopes of work, prints, specifications, schematics, and contract documents, be able to catch errors before they are made and develop effective solutions.
- Proficiency in construction management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Procore) is a plus.
- Ability to travel throughout the service territory, reporting to job-sites daily. Willingness to work extended hours when job requires and for system emergencies is required.
More InformationSalary: $97,000 - $114,000 per yearNational 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.
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