Paving Supervisor, Gas Construction - Contractor Oversight

National Grid•Brooklyn, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Paving Supervisor, Gas Construction - Contractor Oversight in Brooklyn, NY. The fully onsite is 100% for this role. Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and history puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business. The Paving Supervisor, Gas Construction – Contractor Oversight, is responsible for the daily supervision of Paving Inspectors and oversight of external paving restoration contractors operating throughout New York City. This position ensures that all restoration activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company standards, PSC requirements, OSHA regulations, DOT regulations, and municipal permit stipulations. The successful candidate will lead contractor performance, monitor workloads, manage resources, analyze operational data, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering strong working relationships with labor unions, contractors, municipal agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction, restoration, paving, utility operations, or a related field.
Experience supervising employees and managing contractor performance.
Knowledge of paving restoration, construction, maintenance, and utility operations.
Understanding of PSC regulations, OSHA requirements, DOT regulations, and municipal permitting requirements.
Familiarity with Company standards, work methods, and operational procedures.
Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource management principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret and utilize reports, metrics, and operational data.
Experience identifying trends and implementing process improvements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business reporting systems.
You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA).

Nice To Haves

Experience operating within a unionized work environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support a team of Paving Inspectors responsible for monitoring contractor restoration activities.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to employees.
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
Foster a positive and safety-focused work environment.
Support employee development and succession planning initiatives.
Provide daily oversight of restoration contractors performing paving and roadway restoration activities.
Ensure contractors adhere to Company work methods, quality standards, permit requirements, and safety procedures.
Conduct field inspections to verify workmanship, productivity, and compliance.
Resolve contractor performance issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Coordinate contractor activities to ensure timely completion of restoration work.
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all field operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, PSC, DOT, municipal regulations, and Company policies.
Investigate and address safety concerns, incidents, and near misses.
Monitor field activities to ensure safe construction and restoration practices are consistently followed.
Support safety audits and regulatory inspections.