Our client, a major Oil and Gas client, is looking for a Construction Superintendent to join their team on a 1-year contract in Carlsbad, NM.
Main functions:
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the day-to-day field operations for assigned crafts and subcontractors. A typical scope of responsibility would be Field Superintendent or Area Superintendent, with a strong focus on utility and transmission line construction activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Understand and execute assigned construction tasks within the project scope, with emphasis on 115kV transmission line construction
- Oversee daily contractor construction activities including direct-embed and/or drilled pier foundations
- Direct and monitor conductor installation activities, including single-phase and bundled conductor pulling
- Coordinate and oversee conductor pulling activities over County and State roadways, ensuring compliance with permits and safety requirements
- Perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks on construction installations to ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and industry best practices
- Conduct walk-downs and ride-downs of transmission lines to identify deficiencies and generate punch list items
- Verify proper structure grounding and grounding system installation
- Interpret and validate construction drawings, plans, and specifications
- Successfully execute projects within contracted schedule and budget
- Work with multi-discipline engineering teams to monitor and control scope, schedule, and budget
- Manage field crews and oversee maintenance and operation of construction and earthwork equipment
- Serve as the interface between the work face and the Construction Site Manager or Construction Site Lead
- Respond to field and client information requests in a timely and professional manner
- Champion and enforce Worker Safety Programs, including electrical safety standards
- Ensure safe work practices by actively intervening when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed
- Coordinate and request Hot Line Holds with external utility companies (e.g., Xcel Energy) and internal utility stakeholders
- Support contractor planning and execution activities through effective communication and field leadership
- Serve as a member of the Project Team (PT) when assigned
- Oversee site contractor fabrication, construction, and hookup activities during the Execution Phase
Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in field construction planning, execution, and completions
- Prior utility or transmission line construction experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of high-voltage transmission systems (115kV or higher)
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements
- Thorough understanding of Minimum Approach Distances (MAD), proper placement of ground sets, PPE requirements, and PPE inspection protocols
- Proven ability to perform QA/QC inspections related to transmission line construction
- Past Construction Superintendent experience on major capital projects
- Familiarity with Construction Materials Testing procedures and ASTM standards
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide contractors and step in when safety concerns arise
- Enthusiastic, self-starter with a strong safety mindset and commitment to operational excellence
Willingness to travel domestically and/or overseas to project site
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