Transmission Engineering & Construction Supervisor

Ameren•Collinsville, IL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering and Construction Supervisor is responsible for oversight and management of vendor based construction of electric transmission line and substation facilities or modifications and maintenance of existing transmission facilities. Key responsibilities include: Provide onsite field management and coordination for electric Transmission projects. Works independently in performing all aspects of construction management. Initiate and evaluate jobsite safety and quality control procedures, address items as necessary. Perform and document safety and quality observations and audits. Maintain daily surveillance of construction activities to assess manpower, equipment, tools, material needs. Interpret and convey Ameren provided specifications, drawings and instructions to contractor. Ensure contractor compliance with same. Facilitate regular construction progress meetings to ensure contractor adherence to safety, quality, schedule, scope and budget. Document and provide progress reports of same. Address issues identified to resolve safety issues, cost overruns or schedule delays. Identify and resolve change requests. Provide constructability expertise in planning and review of specifications, schedule, outage planning and other activities to assure successful project completion and effective utilization of construction materials, resources and techniques. Assist the Project Manager and other project stakeholders with development of the critical path project schedule to ensure realistic and achievable construction activity duration and sequence. Complete a detailed assessment of project requirements, including but not limited to: material, construction access and restoration, construction techniques and jobsite security prior to contractor mobilization. Administer job working rules, workman’s protection assurance (WPA), OSHA and environmental regulations, and ongoing Ameren operating procedures. Provide public relations and liaison between various parties and external stakeholder as required for construction work on Ameren projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required.
Five or more years of transmission, distribution or project management experience is required.
Knowledge of materials, methods and tools in the construction and maintenance of electric Transmission and Distribution facilities.
Knowledge of general construction processes, principles and activities.
Strong leadership, management, analytical, communication and human relations skills.
Must be adaptable and flexible.
Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to influence safe behaviors of contractors and others.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer License
PMP Certification
CCM and/or CPC preferred.
Supervisory or team/contractor leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide onsite field management and coordination for electric Transmission projects.
Works independently in performing all aspects of construction management.
Initiate and evaluate jobsite safety and quality control procedures, address items as necessary.
Perform and document safety and quality observations and audits.
Maintain daily surveillance of construction activities to assess manpower, equipment, tools, material needs.
Interpret and convey Ameren provided specifications, drawings and instructions to contractor.
Ensure contractor compliance with same.
Facilitate regular construction progress meetings to ensure contractor adherence to safety, quality, schedule, scope and budget.
Document and provide progress reports of same.
Address issues identified to resolve safety issues, cost overruns or schedule delays.
Identify and resolve change requests.
Provide constructability expertise in planning and review of specifications, schedule, outage planning and other activities to assure successful project completion and effective utilization of construction materials, resources and techniques.
Assist the Project Manager and other project stakeholders with development of the critical path project schedule to ensure realistic and achievable construction activity duration and sequence.
Complete a detailed assessment of project requirements, including but not limited to: material, construction access and restoration, construction techniques and jobsite security prior to contractor mobilization.
Administer job working rules, workman’s protection assurance (WPA), OSHA and environmental regulations, and ongoing Ameren operating procedures.
Provide public relations and liaison between various parties and external stakeholder as required for construction work on Ameren projects.