Senior Supervisor, Transmission Construction
About The Position
Eversource is seeking a Senior Supervisor, Transmission Construction, based in Westwood, Massachusetts. The role manages construction field operations and construction inspections for transmission line and substation projects in Connecticut and Massachusetts, with potential work in New Hampshire. The supervisor directly manages Transmission Construction Supervisors and Representatives and coordinates with project managers, engineering, scheduling, contract administration, other transmission managers, CONVEX, legal, purchasing, and field staff to complete work safely, on time, and to Eversource quality standards. The position is accountable for construction-phase cost, productivity, schedules, best practices, and compliance with Eversource policies and procedures. It oversees environmental compliance, safety awareness initiatives, and contractor safety and environmental performance. Senior-level duties also include serving as a technical lead and coach for supervisors, reallocating resources when priorities conflict, driving process innovation and change, leading area work center activities during a manager’s absence, and representing the manager at department, customer, and community meetings. The role includes system-wide on-call responsibilities, emergency restoration assignments, and travel among Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary. Eversource does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. The position is regular and has one opening. The stated annual salary range is $139,670 to $155,190, commensurate with experience, and the role is eligible for a potential incentive.
Requirements
- Detailed knowledge of transmission construction.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Detailed knowledge of transmission power system operations, maintenance, and construction.
- Good human resource management and business planning skills.
- Working knowledge of information technology and Eversource office automation and information systems.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Engineering, Finance, or Business, or equivalent experience.
- At least eight to ten years of construction, maintenance, or related experience.
- Supervisory experience with both non-bargaining-unit and bargaining-unit employees.
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
- Availability for emergency restoration assignments as required.
- Availability to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Energy Delivery and transmission.
Responsibilities
- Supervise construction field management activities for transmission lines and substations that use contractor resources.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineering, scheduling, contract administration, transmission business managers, CONVEX, legal, purchasing, and field staff to support safe and timely project completion to Eversource quality standards.
- Manage construction-phase cost, productivity, schedule, best practices, and compliance with Eversource policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with environmental programs, policies, rules, and regulations.
- Direct efforts to achieve excellent safe-work practices and safety performance.
- Promote teamwork among Transmission and Distribution organizations and other internal groups.
- Serve as a local technical lead or coach for other supervisors.
- Develop and coach supervisors in aspects of their roles.
- Authorize resource reallocation when conflicting priorities arise.
- Drive innovation and change in business processes.
- Lead area work center activities during a manager’s absence.
- Represent the manager at department, customer, and community meetings.
- Monitor contractor safety and environmental performance.
- Fulfill system-wide on-call responsibilities and emergency restoration assignments as required.
- Travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program; benefits details are available on the company careers site.
- Potential incentive eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
