T&D Superintendent
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager, Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
T&D Superintendent
Location:
Cambridge, MA
Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite
- Position Type:
Contract - Contract Duration: 12 months
- Pay Rate: $65.00–$75.00 / Hour (USD)
- Work Authorization:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the assigned project(s) in order to achieve safe, timely, and profitable completion of each project. This role plans, organizes, and supervises specific portions of construction work for an assigned area of a construction project, and is responsible for the construction scheduling of T&D related activities of subcontractors to confirm the completion of contractual construction activities.
The Superintendent maintains continuity of job progress and maximizes efficiencies related to the assigned area, with oversight of project work activities including high voltage transmission lines, transmission line steel structures, drilled piers, high voltage duct bank installation, spread footings, grounding, environmental requirements, substation equipment, substation structures, substation electrical, and substation controls.
- Responsible for overall supervision of construction efforts, which includes safety, productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, materials management, scheduling, engineering, and contractual performance of the project.
- Responsible for subcontractor contractual compliance on designated T&D construction related activities.
- Build effective client and subcontractor relationships; interface with client representatives, A/E representatives, and other contractors.
- Collaborate with project management to develop and implement project procedures, working documents, and standards.
- Authorize purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc., under supervision of Construction Manager and Project Manager.
- Responsible for overall project safety; reviews and audits site-specific safety documentation, including Pre-Task Analysis (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs) on a regular basis.
- Complete daily field reports and take daily pictures to document construction progress.
- Assess future work activities and identify any concerns with work plans by utilizing subcontractors' 3-week look-ahead report.
- Direct and manage subcontractors as necessary to comply with the established project schedule and track the installed quantity on a work hour basis.
- Verify material deliveries meet specifications and are being stored properly, and that required preventative maintenance and/or temporary heating is being performed by the subcontractor (this potentially is coordinated with the Materials Manager).
- Witness all equipment setting and alignment.
- Walk down all systems prior to, and during testing to verify compliance with drawings and specifications, and sign off on completed system testing and restoration.
- Develop punch lists of items out of compliance or not completed.
- Verify the most current drawing revisions are being used in the field.
- Understand and execute the project scope and any changes that develop; ensure field change orders are executed.
- Oversee craft supervision and project staffing as required.
- Provide oversight of project site material and tool management.
- Responsible for the daily field construction of an individual project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
- Supervises and directs the daily efforts of the physical construction of the project through daily coordination of all field activities, subcontractor direction, and code/specification compliance.
- Read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&IDs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Excellent communication skills and strong leadership skills.
- Strong safety background.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.
- Must be within 70 miles of the greater Boston area.
- Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects or
- Associate's Degree and 9 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects or
- High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects.
- Construction management experience or craft supervision experience on Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects (minimum years dependent on education level — see Education Requirements above).
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
This client is a leading infrastructure engineering and utilities organization focused on grid distribution and transmission & distribution (T&D)…
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