Substation General Foreman

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance‑driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform. Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family‑oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement.

Irby Construction is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, giving our team the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization.

Substation General Foremen at Irby Construction Company shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in substation construction and have maintained a minimum of two (2) years of continuous General Foreman level performing substation construction. The individual will possess all of the skills required for assignment as a General Foreman for any craft within his/her area of responsibility. The employee shall also have in‑depth knowledge of OSHA, NESC (National Electrical Safety Code), and applicable utility owner safety standards.

Must be able to direct multiple crews across a particular assigned region. Demonstrated experience with substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, bus structures, grounding systems, and protection and control wiring is required.

THIS JOB OPENING IS FOR OUR GREATER AUSTIN AREA.

• Pre‑Construction Duties
  • Attend pre‑construction meeting with PM/Estimator.
  • Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment etc. as required.
  • Review and understand the entire bid package and overall electrical scope of work.
  • Generate list of required personnel & equipment.
  • Generate initial list of required tooling.
• Construction Duties
  • Accountable for quality of work to ensure that it is being performed according to specifications. Coordinate billings with owner representative (inspector) and Superintendent.
  • Monitor and review equipment (use, storage, servicing, damage, rentals, fuel reports, etc.).
  • Ensure that tool inventories are completed and up to date.
  • Maintain daily crew timesheets and verify accurate documentation of hours worked and equipment utilized.
  • Get feedback from owner’s inspector on quality, safety, schedule, materials etc.
  • Coordinate major project activities such as critical tasks.
  • Assist with updating schedules and/or progress reports. Maintain daily construction logs, manpower reports, and equipment utilization records.
  • Verify that as‑builts & progress charts are maintained. Coordinate with the utility owner and engineering team for equipment commissioning, startup, and energization procedures.
  • Keep journal (Green Log Book) of major events/documentation from owner (such as delays, etc.).
  • Ensure that all change‑orders are documented and billed to the Owner.
  • Monitor units completed versus proposed or bid.
  • Ask for guidance from BU when negotiating any changes to scope of work and required additional pricing (bidding can assist with pricing). (Change Orders should be executed before work is started).
  • Review final billing to ensure that all items are billed.
  • Coordinate personnel & equipment transfers from project.
• General Duties
  • Arrange and/or participate in weekly foremen meetings (review if not attending).
  • Arrange and/or participate in monthly safety meetings (review if not attending).
  • Participate in monthly job safety review meetings.
  • Accountable for cost, progress and schedule for duration of project.
  • Assist BU with monthly forecast by the 10th of each month.
  • Accountable for compliance with safety program and review all accidents.
  • Mentor, develop, and evaluate craft personnel to support professional growth and workforce development.

• Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational degree preferred.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 10‑Hour minimum.
• Working knowledge of NESC, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, and applicable utility owner safety…