Construction Field Supervisor

Tech Serv Engineering & Consulting is seeking an experienced Construction Field Supervisor – Transmission & Substation to oversee construction activities supporting electric utility infrastructure projects across Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

This position is responsible for ensuring that transmission line and substation construction projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with approved engineering designs, quality standards, environmental regulations, and client requirements.

The Construction Field Supervisor will work closely with Construction Managers, Construction Engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, from initial planning and construction through final commissioning and project closeout.

• Provide field oversight of transmission line and substation construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, approved designs, and construction standards.
• Participate in project planning, scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and field assessments.
• Collaborate with Construction Managers and Construction Engineers to develop construction plans, identify critical paths, and coordinate required outages.
• Participate in constructability reviews, contractor pre-bid meetings, and construction kickoff meetings.
• Coordinate contractor activities, site access, construction resources, and project schedules.
• Monitor daily construction progress, productivity, project milestones, and anticipated in-service dates.
• Identify potential schedule delays, construction conflicts, and project risks, and communicate concerns to project leadership.

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all assigned construction projects.
• Ensure contractors comply with applicable OSHA regulations, client safety requirements, and established construction safety procedures.
• Attend and review daily tailboard meetings, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and pre-task safety discussions.
• Conduct daily field safety observations, hazard assessments, and contractor performance evaluations.
• Identify unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Monitor contractor qualifications, training compliance, and ability to safely perform assigned work.
• Document safety observations, incidents, and corrective actions in designated safety management systems.
• Ensure construction activities do not compromise electrical system reliability or public safety.

• Perform routine field inspections and quality assurance checks throughout construction.
• Verify that construction activities comply with approved engineering drawings, project specifications, and utility standards.
• Ensure newly installed facilities meet operational, maintenance, and reliability requirements.
• Identify construction deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with contractors and engineering teams.
• Monitor contractor workmanship, construction methods, and installation quality.
• Support construction inspections, final commissioning, punch-list completion, and project closeout activities.

• Verify that required environmental permits and right-of-way authorizations are obtained before construction begins.
• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and project-specific requirements.
• Ensure Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements are properly implemented and maintained.
• Coordinate with environmental teams and contractors regarding oil removal,…