General Construction Transmission, Supervisor (North Coast)
About The Position
The General Construction Transmission Supervisor leads teams responsible for maintaining and building transmission lines or substations within the service territory. The position supports safe, reliable electric service and compliance with California Public Utility Commission General Orders, safety regulations, and other regulatory requirements. The supervisor implements safety practices and holds employees accountable for following them. The role oversees construction work and projects, makes informed field decisions, monitors cost, risk, safety, quality, schedule, and customer impacts, and adjusts work plans as needed. It also includes managing employees, coordinating with internal and external partners, maintaining project documentation, monitoring work-site progress, and supporting emergency preparedness and response. The position is onsite in Oakland and may require regular travel throughout the service territory.
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 during emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- May oversee awarded contract construction activities to ensure compliance with PG&E, state, and federal agency regulations.
- Make and respond to complex field decisions using technical knowledge and experience, considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and customer impact; adjust work plans and estimates as necessary.
- 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 or execute action plans to address process deficiencies or employee skill and knowledge gaps, and track their progress.
- Develop and maintain work relationships, regional contacts, and internal networks; interact with local government as needed to foster relationships for permit acquisition.
- Complete and maintain work documentation and reporting, and monitor crew productivity to use resources effectively.
- Meet customer needs and expectations; provide clear, professional, and proactive communication with transmission and distribution partners while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.
- Manage staff and teams, including recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.
- Ensure a close-out plan is developed to complete construction activities promptly.
- Facilitate or lead weekly team meetings and tailboards, and conduct training as needed.
- Take action on Notices of Violation and Notices to Comply, and ensure environmental and other regulatory compliance, including requirements from the California Public Utility Commission, Cal OSHA, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Visit work sites regularly to monitor progress.
- Prepare proactively for emergencies, support company emergency efforts, communicate preparedness or response deficiencies, and resolve issues using appropriate resources.
- Participate in upfront planning, including walkdowns, design reviews, and constructability reviews, to reduce construction costs and increase safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
