Construction Superintendent II

Job Title: Construction Superintendent II

• Per Diem: $125/day for non-local candidates (days worked only)
• Vehicle: Agency-provided truck, or $120/day truck allowance for use of personal vehicle (days worked)

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control daily field construction activities for assigned crews and subcontractors
• Execute construction tasks in accordance with project scope, plans, and specifications
• Deliver projects within contracted schedule and budget
• Work with multi-discipline engineering teams to monitor and control scope, schedule, and cost
• Manage field crews and oversee operation and maintenance of earthwork equipment
• Oversee contractor fabrication, construction, and hookup activities during the Execution Phase
• Serve as the interface between the work face and the Construction Site Manager / Construction Site Lead
• Respond to field and client information requests
• Serve as a member of the Project Team (PT) when assigned
• Champion and enforce Worker Safety Programs and safe work practices

Transmission Line / Utility-Specific Scope

• Oversee daily contractor construction activities for 115kV transmission lines
• Experience with direct embed and drilled pier foundations
• Knowledge of conductor pulling for single-phase and bundled conductors, including pulls across county and state roadways
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks on construction installations
• Walk down and/or ride down transmission lines to develop punch list items
• Verify proper structure grounding
• Coordinate and request Hot Line Holds with external utility providers (e.g., Xcel) and internal electrical teams
• Assist contractors with planning and execution activities
• Actively intervene and stop work when unsafe conditions are identified

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in field construction planning, execution, and completions
• Prior Construction Superintendent experience on major capital projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with Construction Materials Testing procedures and ASTM standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and contractor coordination skills
• Willingness to travel to project sites (domestic and/or overseas as required)

Preferred

• Prior utility or transmission line construction experience
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E, including:
  • Minimum Approach Distance (MAD)
  • Ground set placement
  • PPE requirements and inspections

Additional Notes

• Per diem applies to non-local candidates only
• Field-based role with schedule flexibility required
• Strong emphasis on safety leadership, quality execution, and contractor oversight