Construction Field Supervisor

LanceSoft•Belleville, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Field Supervisor supervises employees responsible for day-to-day planning and execution of construction projects performed by Company and contractor personnel. The role ensures projects are planned and built in accordance with Company standards, specifications, schedules, and requirements, with the goal of maximizing return on investment. The supervisor oversees construction permitting, coordinates support resources, and works with construction planning personnel to prioritize and plan projects according to mutually agreed construction schedules. The stated span of control is at least five jobs and 15 FTEs across direct and second-level reports. The position leads continuous improvement efforts for assigned groups and performs or ensures supervisory and management functions including planning, organizing, directing activities and assignments, staffing, employee selection, training and coaching, performance management, time entry, coordination, reporting, and budgeting. Depending on the organization and assignment, the incumbent may perform some or all of the described activities and accountabilities. The description outlines the general nature and level of the work and is not an all-inclusive list.

Requirements

Proficiency in applicable software applications, such as Microsoft Office and Maximo, with minimal instruction or guidance; the posting states this level is typically attainable through at least one year of substantive application experience.
Experience managing multiple projects and dealing with customers.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with individuals at all levels inside and outside the Company.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify key issues among alternatives and recommend solutions for various situations.
Thorough knowledge of project management concepts and processes, and project controls related to design, procurement, and construction management.
Ability to apply project planning and implementation and/or continuous improvement principles to achieve tangible, positive outcomes; the posting associates this ability with several years of experience in these areas.
Ability to deal effectively with resistance and take constructive steps to prevent errors from recurring.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certificate in engineering, construction management, or another job-relevant discipline.
Bachelor's degree in construction management.
Renewable energy, underground/overhead, substation, or civil trades experience.
Journeyman electrician certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure contractors build facilities in accordance with Company standards and procedures and maintain appropriate crew operator qualification standards.
Oversee construction schedules and coordinate construction activities with other appropriate areas.
Keep construction action plans up to date and communicate them to the organization for workload prioritization.
Resolve escalated construction project concerns and work with contractors, customers, agencies, and other parties to develop project and scheduling solutions.
Review as-built drawings before contractor payment is approved.
Work with the construction planning group on technical designs and cost-effective installations.
Apply and work with new construction materials, practices, and technologies as appropriate for assigned projects.
Identify and implement process and procedure changes that improve the efficiency of customer- and Company-generated processes.
Monitor staff workload to ensure activities are planned according to priority.
Monitor staff productivity and adjust workloads when standards are not met.
Balance resources and workloads so projects are planned, prioritized, and executed appropriately.
Act as a liaison between union and management and ensure consistent application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Guide continuous improvement efforts, including process design, quality and quantity standards and metrics, best-practice development and communication, knowledge sharing, and staff development.
Use process design outcomes to solve problems.
May serve as key tag protection leader and/or job leader in accordance with applicable Corporate policy.
Perform or ensure supervisory and management functions, including planning, organizing, directing ongoing activities and assignments, staffing, employee selection, training and coaching, performance management, time entry, coordination, reporting, and budgeting.