Lead Construction Supervisor

LIPAPRD•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

8d•$107,600 - $170,300•Onsite

About The Position

The P&C Lead Construction Supervisor (LCS) is responsible for supervising the workforce that performs the construction of major capital Substation, Transmission and Distribution system upgrade projects. The LCS is responsible to ensure the workforce performs all work in accordance with engineering requirements; in compliance with all PSEGLI and OSHA safety standards; and in compliance with all Federal, State, County and Local regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related technical field and minimum five years direct related electric utility construction experience. Candidates without a degree with significant construction experience (minimum eight years) including a minimum of five years of electric construction supervision/foreman experience will be considered
Demonstrated commitment to safety and to following PSEGLI and OSHA safety rules, work methods and procedures associated with electrical substation, transmission and distribution work, including civil construction
Able to perform transmission and distribution switching activities independently
Able to evaluate planned modifications to the electric system and determine activity sequencing required to perform work
Possess the knowledge to train others in electric construction supervision activities
Supervisory experience and/or familiarity with Contract Agreements with an ability to direct contractor workforce operations
Able to evaluate the performance of contractor workforce as well as evaluate the equipment, tools and construction methods used
Ability to work off-hours, over-nights and weekends, includes regularly re-occurring overnights and weekends for extended periods as required. (approximately 400 hrs/yr)
Possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driving record since this position requires driving to jobsite locations throughout the PSEGLI service territory.
Must respond to electric system emergencies and storm work as directed, including off-hours, over-nights and weekends
Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required
Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).
As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.
PSEGLI’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

Responsibilities

Supervise construction to ensure all work is performed in compliance with all PSEGLI and OSHA rules and the project Health and Safety Plan
Respond to safety incidents, perform fact finding, participate in the investigation and support the implementation of lessons learned
Have a thorough understanding all PSEGLI and OSHA safety rules
Perform electrical clearance activities on the transmission and distribution system including creating and scheduling clearance requests and directing switching activities
Possess an understanding of all electrical clearance and control rules and NERC regulations
Create and execute new equipment releases in compliance with NERC requirements
Interpret transmission, distribution and substation design drawings, specifications, and equipment designs and perform constructability reviews of project designs
Understand electrical and civil construction work methods and equipment
Supervise construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, direct the Contractor to make corrections as necessary to ensure compliance
Perform quality assurance inspections to confirm conformance with all technical requirements, and direct Contractor to take corrective actions necessary to maintain compliance
Resolve design issues that arise during construction, including identifying problems and implementing corrective actions
Create daily progress reports to document construction quality and progress
Lead weekly project update meetings to update all stakeholders
Supervise material and equipment testing and coordinate review of testing results
Update as-built drawings and distribute to support organizations
Possess an understanding of construction contracts and the ability to enforce contractor compliance
Determine value of work completed, review invoices, and direct the contractor to take corrective action as needed
Manage change orders in compliance with contract terms and monitor contract costs within authorized value; negotiate change order resolution with contractors
Ensure public safety and resolve customer complaints resulting from construction activities
Jobsite liaison with municipal officials, including providing progress updates and resolving concerns; identify and implement project activities to enhance the customer experience
Interpret permit requirements and direct the contractor to perform work in compliance with permit requirements
Notify municipalities, coordinate permit inspections, resolve compliance concerns, and document all permit activities
Possess an understanding of construction schedules and activity sequencing
Monitor construction progress, manpower and adherence to project schedule, identify and document schedule delays; direct contractors to take corrective action to maintain project schedule
Sequence construction activities to minimize the risk to electric system reliability performance
Coordinate contractor schedules with PSEGLI construction organizations to ensure construction milestones are achieved
Possess an understanding of all materials and equipment that needed for construction
Review material orders for accuracy, identify missing material; coordinate delivery of materials and equipment to meet the project schedule
Confirm and document quantity and quality of all material deliveries, order additional material as construction activities dictate, coordinate return of all unused materials