Construction Field Supervisor

Overview

Construction Field Supervisor role at Synectics Inc.

Note : This posting includes headline-level information and is intended to describe the responsibilities and context of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide Onsite Field Supervision / Construction Management services to support the Distribution Project Management and Construction projects in the service territory in Michigan.
• Provide Field Supervisor / Construction Management services to oversee the construction of overhead and underground distribution, including installation, replacement, or removal of poles, conductor, reclosers, underground cable, transformers, switches, disconnects, cross arms, anchors, and other distribution system components.
• Provide expertise to the project team in the development of project scope, detailed construction plans, project cost estimates, project schedules, and identification of outage requirements (outages, exact work dates, and construction resource requirements) for new facilities.
• Participate in design constructability reviews at 30%, 60%, and 90% design milestones, providing detailed construction feedback to ensure designs are practical and aligned with field execution requirements.
• Participate in on-site field and scope visits, daily tailboards, and safety briefings.
• Assist in developing RFPs and awarding EPC contracts, as well as stand-alone construction contracts.
• Develop the project scope, cost estimates, and construction schedules as a key member of project teams, including a detailed construction and outage plan with specific work dates, resource requirements, and support for shutdown planning and coordination.
• Coordinate with ROW, Environmental, and RR groups to ensure all necessary permits are in place before the start of construction.
• Participate in contractors' pre-construction and Safety Kickoff meetings to ensure safety standards and expectations are understood.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Project Controls to develop and maintain target spend projections, while monitoring and reporting on the construction schedule and cost.
• Ensure contractor activities do not compromise system reliability and that all project work is built according to design and is maintainable by project completion.
• Ensure project work does not hamper Grid Operations maintainability of existing equipment at the site during construction activities.
• Identify and address all project safety hazards and environmental concerns.
• Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly project status reports using stated templates, including schedule updates, progress against in-service date, milestones, improvement opportunities, issues, and Safety Work Observations (SWOs).
• Contractors provide facilities, vehicles, and equipment necessary to complete the scope of work.
• Ensure the productivity tracker is updated daily.
• Work with the Contractor to ensure construction materials are kitted, delivered to the site, and inventoried.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Planners & Wesco (Material Provider) to address material deficiencies.
• Perform daily Safe Worker Observations (SWO), conduct hazard analyses, monitor contract crews, and ensure safety and operational requirements are met.
• Monitor and report theft or illegal activity.
• Coordinate with Environmental Group and Contractors on environmental concerns or clean-up activities due to spills.
• Review the accuracy of As-built record drawings and ensure adherence to related documentation, including Change Order forms and timesheet approvals, and coordinate field completion processes.
• Work with engineers / planners on deficiencies or discrepancies.
• Ensure safety tailboards, PJBs, and applicable reviews are conducted with documented times and attendees; conduct safety stand-downs as needed; inform contractors of safe work expectations per OSHA regulations.
• Exercise due diligence regarding safety rules, procedures, safety bulletins, and alerts; identify, report, and resolve safety or quality issues in line with industry standards.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager throughout the gated IPSEC process (Initiation, Planning, Scheduling, Execution, Close-out).
• Provide oversight of Time & Equipment (T&E) productivity, Hydro-Vac operations, Traffic Control, and Adder unit usage to ensure efficient resource utilization and cost control.
• Perform ongoing QA / QC to support accurate daily and weekly billing and payment processing; ensure a final inspection and reconciliation upon project completion if applicable.
• Support Emergency Field Leadership (EFL) Storm role and general Storm Response, providing field supervision and coordination during storm events to support power restoration in line with emergency response protocols.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (departments, contractors, customers, municipalities, and trades) to ensure coordinated execution, avoid conflicts, and maintain alignment with the construction schedule and safety standards.
• Assist in developing a Level 1-5 construction schedule with increasing detail, from high-level milestones to fully resource-loaded execution plans, in coordination with Project Management and Project Controls.
• Perform crew productivity analysis to evaluate contractor performance and identify inefficiencies for improved resource utilization and schedule adherence.
• Support the acquisition of easements and municipal permits as needed to secure land-use and regulatory approvals before construction.

Qualifications

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Enrollment is available to employees 21+ on dates after employment begins.

Technical Certification Bonus : Eligible employees may receive a bonus up to $500 for an approved professional certification, awarded 90 days after documentation of successful completion are received.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

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