General Construction Transmission, Supervisor (Central Coast)

PG&E•Oakland, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Construction Transmission Supervisor leads teams maintaining and building transmission lines or substations in the service territory, providing safe and reliable electric service while complying with California Public Utility Commission General Orders, safety regulations, and other regulatory requirements. The supervisor implements best safety practices and holds employees accountable for following established practices. The role oversees construction activities, project planning and execution, schedule, budget, quality, productivity, documentation, and regulatory compliance. It also involves staff management, training, team meetings, worksite visits, coordination with internal and external partners, and preparation for emergency situations. The position is onsite and may require regular travel throughout the service territory, on-call availability, or unusual hours during emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Seven years of related experience.
Regular travel throughout the service territory for T300 Supervisors.
May need to be on call or work unusual hours in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction activities of awarded contracts as needed, ensuring compliance with PG&E and state and federal agency regulations.
Make complex field decisions using technical knowledge and experience while considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and customer impact.
Adjust work plans and project estimates as necessary for field conditions.
Ensure construction work is completed on time, within budget, and to quality expectations, while monitoring compliance with standards and specifications.
Monitor and analyze ongoing projects and work efforts; review work practices for operational efficiencies and deficiencies and recommend improvements.
Develop and execute action plans to address process deficiencies or employee skill and knowledge gaps, and track progress.
Develop and maintain work relationships, regional contacts, and internal networks; interact with local government as needed to support permit acquisition.
Complete and maintain work documentation and reports.
Monitor crew productivity and ensure customer needs and expectations are met.
Coordinate proactively with transmission and distribution partners while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.
Manage staff and teams through recruitment, selection, training, development, performance management, and recognition.
Ensure a close-out plan is developed to complete construction activities efficiently.
Facilitate or lead weekly team meetings and tailboards, and conduct training as needed.
Take action on Notices of Violation and Notices to Comply, and address environmental compliance.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, including the California Public Utility Commission, Cal OSHA, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Visit work sites regularly to monitor progress.
Prepare for and support emergency response, communicate preparedness deficiencies, and resolve issues efficiently using appropriate resources.
Participate in up-front planning, including walk-downs, design reviews, and constructability reviews, to reduce construction costs and improve safety.