Supervisor, Construction, Transmission

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Eversource is looking for a Supervisor, Construction located in Eastern Massachusetts to support Transmission. In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of the construction field management and construction inspection process of projects for transmission lines and substations in Massachusetts. You will directly supervise Transmission Construction Representatives and work with Project Managers, Engineering, Scheduling, Contract Administration, other Transmission Group managers and field staff to ensure the safe and timely completion of work meeting Eversource's quality standards. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental programs, policies, rules, and regulations; will direct safety awareness and compliance initiatives within the department; and be responsible for monitoring the safety and environmental performance of contractors. In this role, you will lead construction crews delivering some of the most innovative and consequential Transmission Line and Substation projects in the region. From the Underground Cable Modernization Project to the Greater Cambridge Energy Program and Electric Sector Modernization Project, you’ll oversee work that is not only unique to Massachusetts—but among the first of its kind in the nation. Your leadership will directly support grid reliability, resiliency, and the clean energy transition, making a measurable impact on how millions of customers receive safe, sustainable power. Candidates should have Transmission Line and/or Substation construction experience.

Requirements

Detailed knowledge of transmission construction required
Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices and procedures, and safety requirements
Possess a detailed knowledge of transmission power system operations, maintenance, and construction
Must have good human resource management and business planning skills
Must have a working knowledge of information technology and the use of Eversource's office automation and information systems.
Must have good written and oral communications ability
Bachelor's degree in Applied Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or the equivalent
A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of construction, maintenance, or related experience are required
Must hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Energy Delivery and transmission experience is preferred
Supervisory experience of both non-bargaining unit and bargaining unit employees is preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises the performance of all aspects of construction field management activities for Substation and Transmission Lines where contractor resources are utilized.
Works effectively with Project Managers, Engineering, Scheduling, Contract Administration, other transmission business managers, CONVEX, Legal, Purchasing and field staff to provide support using contractor resources to ensure the safe and timely completion of work meeting Eversource’s quality standards.
Responsible for managing all aspects of the construction phase of projects relative to cost, productivity, schedule, best practices, and Eversource Policies and Procedures.
Ensures compliance with environmental programs, policies, rules and regulations.
Directs efforts to achieve world-class excellence regarding safe work practices and safety performance.
Promotes teamwork among and between all members of the Transmission and Distribution organizations in his/her jurisdiction and other internal groups.
The position requires system-wide on-call responsibilities.