Substation Construction Supervisor

at  Valard Group of Companies

Valard, is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies AND part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications and renewable energy.
Reporting to the Substation Construction Manager, the role of Site Supervisor is to manage and oversee all daily on-site construction activities. In this role the Site Supervisor is expected to lead on-site crew while ensuring project construction is executed effectively and within budget. The Site Supervisor is responsible to be the main point of contact for the Project Manager, the subcontractors and Client in conjunction with the PM.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure Projects construction activities are executed in compliance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, budget, safety and quality requirements and standards.
• Ensure all Daily Reporting and Daily Work Plans are completed and submitted daily.
• Ensure crew timesheets are completed and submitted daily.
• Be the liaison between the company and the client’s site Representative.
• Leading by example, support implementation of company’s safety Policies and Procedures. Document and report all injuries, fill out the Notice of Injury/Accident Report and communicate to the onsite Safety Representative.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to develop and maintain the project’s construction timelines through the efficient use of all on-site construction resources, manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Work with the Project Manager managing the Subcontractors on site, developing subcontract agreements as required, including tracking of the production to maintain project schedule and contract budget.
• Work directly with the Project Manger to develop project execution plans, kick-off meetings, Contract reviews and scope reviews, while working with Valard’s Contracts team to ensure a well-rounded project program.
• Maintain Valard’s Substation quality management program, while working directly with the on-site Quality Representative ensuring the delivery of a quality product as per the design and Contract requirements.
• Mentor, train and motivate the job-site crew in adopting a culture of Safety. Quality and Production, empower crew to remain knowledgeable of company’s Safety, Construction and Quality policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Project Manager utilizing Valard’s Change Management System, while working with client to review and obtain closure to all RFIs and CO’s.
• Support internal and external audit and inspection activities.
• Equipment review and scheduling as required.

Qualification Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Journeyman PSE/Electrician/Lineman designation.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience in medium to high-voltage substation construction.
• Able to manage large work groups consisting up to 25-50 people at any one time.
• Knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, project scheduling, cost and quality controls.
• Position is field based, incumbent must be able to accommodate multiple shift requirements based on site-specific project schedules.

Please refer the Job description for details