Supervisor - Columbia, SC
About The Position
The Supervisor oversees contractor performance on all vegetation management work for a territory consisting of multiple crews in one or more states, with the focus of this role being in Columbia, SC and the surrounding area. This is a safety sensitive position that requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Work authorization requirements: Must meet I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of recent experience with contractor supervision and/or contract management
- Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries
- High School diploma or education equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel within assigned territory
- Proven ability to deal with customers in a courteous and professional manner
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- Must be results oriented, self-motivated, and able to work with limited direct supervision.
- Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed
- Must meet I-9 requirements.
Nice To Haves
- South Carolina Tree License
- Flagger Certification
- CDL
- Arborist Certification
- 10 or more years professional experience in line clearance
- additional vocational or technical training
- CDL license beneficial
- Knowledge in line clearance tree trimming standards a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision, leadership, and training to others through day-to-day contact; prioritize, direct, monitor, and evaluates performance of contractors
- Direct assigned employees in safe work procedures, work effectiveness, on-the-job training, construction standards, proper care and use of material and equipment, customer service, and company policy and compliance with contracts as well as state and local laws
- Enforce and comply with all federal safety policies, practices and procedures; ensure that contractors know, understand, and apply all safety rules, OSHA and EPA regulations, good work practices, and proper craftsmanship techniques to their work
- Ensure work is performed on schedule, within competitive cost standards, and in accordance with customer expectations
- Control costs by estimating labor, materials, and other costs to complete work in a safe and competitive manner; coordinate staff, material and equipment with other company and contract teams to achieve the desired outcome
- Improve work processes to enhance on-the-job safety, quality of work, customer satisfaction and competitiveness for the company; encourage participation of others to develop suggestions for work efficiency
- Serve as Company representative to call in contractors during non-scheduled hours for emergency work
- Maintain accurate staff, safety, work and job cost records including activity unit costs, equipment and material use, and contractor performance
- Prepare, control, and administer project budgets to achieve maximum business results relating to overall performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
- Perform duties for storm work as needed
Benefits
- health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental
- option for enrollment in a 401K
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
