Construction Supervisor (Transmission Survey and GIS)

CARIAN•New Carrolton, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CARIAN is seeking a Construction Supervisor with strong field experience in transmission and distribution work, along with GIS or survey knowledge. This role supports a major transmission corridor program and focuses on daily field coordination during the survey and pre-construction phases. The position requires a strong field presence, the ability to work with survey crews and contractors, and the skill to verify and document field conditions within the client GIS system. CARIAN will provide a rental truck for daily field travel and cover hotel accommodations when overnight stays are required.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in transmission, distribution, construction supervision, or utility field operations.
Hands-on experience with GIS platforms or survey data capture tools.
Ability to verify field conditions and align them with engineering and GIS requirements.
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly in the field with survey crews and contractors.
Ability to walk right of way, navigate terrain, and travel daily across the corridor.
Valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

Background as a lineman, construction supervisor, field inspector, or utility owner representative is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily field oversight of survey and pre-construction activities along transmission right of way segments.
Serve as the point of contact for survey crews, contractors, engineering teams, and utility stakeholders.
Validate as-built conditions and ensure accurate data capture for the client's GIS and asset management systems.
Conduct field walkdowns, review access routes, identify obstructions, and support resolution of field issues.
Interpret drawings, survey plans, and environmental or land-use constraints.
Support outage coordination, sequencing, and field readiness activities as assigned.
Prepare daily field reports and communicate progress, risks, and constraints.
Promote and uphold safety expectations consistent with utility and CARIAN standards.