Substation General Foreman

Irby Construction Company•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for over 75 years, valuing safety, people, innovation, and performance. We offer an inclusive, family-oriented culture with excellent benefits and clear career growth paths. As a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Irby provides the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization while maintaining its unique company culture centered around teamwork and employee pride. This role requires a Substation General Foreman with a minimum of five years of experience in substation construction, including at least two years in a General Foreman capacity. The individual must possess the skills for any craft within their area of responsibility and have in-depth knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and utility owner safety standards. This position involves directing multiple crews across a region and requires demonstrated experience with substation equipment such as power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, bus structures, grounding systems, and protection and control (P&C) wiring. This job opening is for the Greater Austin Area.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in substation construction.
Minimum of two (2) years of continuous General Foreman level experience in Substation construction.
Possess all skills required for assignment as a General Foreman for any craft within his/her area of responsibility.
In-depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA, NESC, and applicable utility owner safety standards.
Ability to direct multiple crews across a particular assigned region.
Demonstrated experience with substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, bus structures, grounding systems, and protection and control (P&C) wiring.
High school diploma or GED required.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 10-Hour minimum.
Working knowledge of NESC, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, and applicable utility owner safety standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, grounding plans, and equipment layout drawings.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing to stay out of town.
Available to travel as the project requires.
Willing to work over-time and be able to work extended periods of time.
Walking and working across uneven terrain.
Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment.
Must be able to work outside 100% of the time, in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, possible snow).
Able to lift in excess of 50 pounds on a daily basis.
Willing to work off the ground in man baskets (normal working heights 20’-60’, possibility of 120’).
Must be able to work around energized systems.
Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational degree preferred.
May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems.
May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training.

Responsibilities

Attend pre-construction meetings with PM/Estimator.
Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment.
Review and understand the entire bid package and overall electrical scope of work.
Generate lists of required personnel, equipment, and tooling.
Ensure quality of work according to specifications and coordinate billings with owner representative and Superintendent.
Monitor and review equipment usage, storage, servicing, damage, rentals, and fuel reports.
Ensure tool inventories are completed and up-to-date.
Maintain daily crew timesheets and verify accurate documentation of hours worked and equipment utilized.
Obtain feedback from the owner's inspector on quality, safety, schedule, and materials.
Coordinate major project activities and critical tasks.
Assist with updating schedules and/or progress reports.
Maintain daily construction logs, manpower reports, and equipment utilization records.
Verify that as-builts and progress charts are maintained.
Coordinate with the utility owner and engineering team for equipment commissioning, startup, and energization procedures.
Keep a journal (Green Log Book) of major events and documentation from the owner (e.g., delays).
Ensure all change-orders are documented and billed to the Owner.
Monitor units completed versus proposed or bid.
Seek guidance from the Business Unit (BU) when negotiating changes to the scope of work and required additional pricing.
Review final billing to ensure all items are billed.
Coordinate personnel and equipment transfers from projects.
Arrange and/or participate in weekly foremen meetings.
Arrange and/or participate in monthly safety meetings.
Participate in monthly job safety review meetings.
Be accountable for cost, progress, and schedule for the duration of the project.
Assist BU with monthly forecasts by the 10th of each month.
Be accountable for compliance with the safety program and review all accidents.
Mentor, develop, and evaluate craft personnel to support professional growth and workforce development.