Substation Superintendent

Job Description

The Substation Superintendent is primarily responsible for project performance including safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction during the construction of the substation. This position reports directly to the Substation Construction Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates all substation construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule and monitors and enforces compliance with contract requirements;
• Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance to the Substation Construction Manager, Project Manager, Director of Construction and Project Controls Manager
• Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements
• Directs and approves the development and implementation of construction schedule recovery plans as required
• Coordinates the Construction Completion Walkdowns and the complete hand over of start-up packages to the Startup Manager and supervises the close out of all punch list items
• Assists Project Manager with client interface and relations
• Coordinates with Material Manager to review all secured materials for acceptance
• Conducts weekly subcontractor meetings
• Reports weekly schedule and commodity installation status to the Construction Manager and the Project Manager
• Monitors all extra work authorization requests, back charges, and supplier and subcontractor progress/final payment requests for acceptance and is responsible for subordinates providing the timely tracking information to Project Controls to support the change management system
• Adheres to Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments
• Monitors and approve all CIR replies to the subcontractors
• Responsible for completion of the construction punchlist relevant to the substation
• Has full knowledge of the safety program and acts as the Safety Representative on site in the absence of the regular Safety Supervisor
• Has general knowledge of all disciplines of construction and is able to stand in for each lead discipline
• Resolves safety and quality issues with the safety and quality managers
• Further disputes are then deferred to the Project Manager or Division Safety manager
• Understands the major commercial and deliverable terms of the construction subcontracts and manages within these terms
• Writes the substation construction portion of the client and construction monthly report
• Coordinates with the Field Engineers or home office engineers on engineering deliverables

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Substation Superintendent is responsible for the direction of all contractors performing work within the substation and/or switchyard, and any other resources assigned within the substation.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Advanced level of knowledge in:
  • Safety and OSHA requirements, project permits and permit requirements, interpreting state rules and regulations
  • Contract management, management of sub-contractors, vendors, and materials
  • Construction drawing review, drawing quantity takeoff, reporting, writing skills
  • Relationship building, leadership, team building, mentor and facilitator, interpersonal skills
  • Interpretation of a project schedule, planning, interpretation of scopes of work, decision-making
  • Adaptability to environment, working in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate level of knowledge in:
  • Project management, budget analysis and controls, change orders, QA/QC processes,
  • Developing logical and resource-loaded project schedules, estimating work efforts, development of processes and procedures
  • Continuous improvement, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio), job costing or accounting software
• Basic level of knowledge in:
  • Scheduling software (MS Project, P6)

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience working in a construction environment
• 5+ years verifiable experience as a Substation Superintendent
• OSHA 30

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• This position is a field posting and requires 75-100% travel
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Will perform sedentary office duties
• May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and required to sit, stand, and walk regularly