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National Grid is hiring for a Sr. Supervisor in the Distribution Line Construction division of our Project Management & Construction department for our Eastern NY Region

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

Job Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate the daily activities of assigned external contractors performing construction, maintenance and restoration work associated with electric distribution and sub-transmission construction. Work in unison with other National Grid departments to ensure a seamless transition of work.
• Monitor job progress, document crew activities and prepare reports.
• Ensure that high standards of safety, security and environmental compliance are consistently followed at assigned work locations.
• Fully understand the assigned project scope and contract work authorization details. Interface with others on the project to ensure job commitments are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure company guidelines and procedures, standards, and environmental and safety regulations are consistently adhered to. Assure compliance to all applicable federal, state, local and National Grid guidelines, laws, and regulations. Provide quality assurance that the work being performed is per National Grid specifications, standards, and applicable contractual documents.
• Work with other supervisors and departments to review engineering drawings and technical specifications. Survey site locations for constructability considerations, confirm proper permits and licenses are available prior to work start and attend project meetings as requested.
• Document contract crew activities, prepare and present periodic oral and written update reports and verify the accuracy of contractor invoicing. This will include ensuring adherence to contract documents to completion and monitoring change orders and reasoning. Report on job progress utilizing multiple web-based reporting databases.
• Ensure successful performance of assigned contract crews and help to encourage a "continuous improvement" field work environment within a performance-based culture.

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in relevant engineering, apprenticeship, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years relevant construction experience in utility construction or relevant industry.
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State, OSHA, local, company safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret job scope of work, prints, specifications, schematics, instructional information and contract documents, be able to catch errors before they are made and create effective solutions.
• Must have thorough understanding of construction principles, equipment, work methods and the hazards associated with this work and ability to mitigate those hazards.
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Must be self-motivated and have strong time management and record keeping skills.
• Able to travel throughout the service territory and willing to work extended hours when job requires and for system emergencies.

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