Senior Construction Supervisor, Transmission Oversight

Description:

Senior Construction Manager, Transmission Oversight

We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager, Transmission Oversight to lead and oversee contractors performing construction on the Owner's electric transmission system. This role ensures strict contract compliance, safe work practices, and adherence to design specifications. You’ll be engaged in a wide variety of projects, ranging from simple substation upgrades to the construction of new substations.

As a Senior Construction Manager, you’ll play a critical role in identifying and resolving issues that could impact project success — including design, materials, contractor performance, access, and customer concerns. You will oversee project schedules, coordinate all field activities, and provide regular updates on construction progress to multiple stakeholders. This position involves managing several projects simultaneously, each at different stages of activity.

This is a leadership role that requires both office and fieldwork, with responsibilities shifting based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership and oversight to ensure contractors comply with contracts, safety standards, and design requirements while working on the Owner’s electric transmission system.

- Manage a portfolio of construction projects, including substation upgrades and new substation builds.

- Identify, address, and resolve issues that could hinder project success, such as design challenges, material delays, or contractor performance concerns.

- Direct the development and maintenance of project construction schedules to meet deadlines and milestones.

- Coordinate cross-functional efforts among multiple entities on-site to ensure seamless project execution.

- Communicate construction status, project progress, and key updates to stakeholders at all levels.

- Balance strategic office-based planning with on-site construction management, as dictated by project requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, making them an invaluable asset to our team and ensuring the smooth, compliant execution of key construction projects.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

- The employee may be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather

- The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

- The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds

- The employee may be required to travel

- The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions

- This position may require working more than 40 hours per week

About Think Power Solutions

Think Power Solutions is a certified Great Place to Work company! This credential was earned based on extensive ratings provided by our employees in anonymous surveys conducted by the Great Place to Work organization - the global authority on workplace culture since 1992.

Think Power Solutions is a leading tech-enabled infrastructure management solutions provider with highly skilled and dedicated consultants who clients entrust to manage their mission-critical infrastructure. Think Power Solutions was founded with the vision of providing exceptional client service influenced by modern technology to positively impact the utilities, telecom, and construction industries. Think Power Solutions exists to serve its clients, making every effort to understand their needs to produce a high-quality deliverable specifically tailored to meet custom requirements. Our client-centric philosophy, creative thinking, and innovative solutions, combined with stellar project execution attracts top industry talent. Think Power Solutions' culture enables its people to deliver industry leading services and products.

Benefits

- 401(k) with 3.5% company match

- 100% employer paid employee-only medical plan

- 100% company paid basic life insurance

- 100% company-paid short-term disability

- Optional vision and dental insurance

- Optional short-term disability

- 6 company-paid holidays

- 10 days PTO

- 5 days paid family leave

- 6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%

- 1-week paternity leave paid at 100%

- Infertility benefits up to $10,000

- Adoption assistance up to $5,000

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EEO Statement

Think Power Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Think Power Solutions will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination towards, or harassment of applicants or employees, by anyone at Think Power Solutions, or anyone working on behalf of Think Power Solutions.

Requirements:

- 10+ years of relevant work experience in transmission, substation, or journeyman lineman roles.

- Extensive background in the utility industry; experience in compliance management is a plus.

- Proficiency with computers, iPads, and Microsoft Office products.

- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills — both verbal and written.

- Valid driver’s license and current eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.