Construction Superintendent II

Construction Superintendent II

Location:

Carlsbad, NM

Schedule:

TBD – Possible rotations include 5/2, 6/1, or 7/7 (schedule may vary based on project needs).

Target Pay Rate: $80/hr

• Per Diem: $125/day for non-local candidates (days worked only)
• Vehicle:
  Agency-provided truck, or $120/day truck allowance for use of personal vehicle (days worked)

The Construction Superintendent II is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling day-to-day field construction activities for assigned crafts and subcontractors. This role typically functions as a Field Superintendent or Area Superintendent, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and execution discipline.

This position will support high‑voltage transmission line construction, requiring utility-specific construction knowledge, contractor oversight, and safety leadership.

• Plan, coordinate, and control daily field construction activities for assigned crews and subcontractors.
• Execute construction tasks in accordance with project scope, plans, and specifications
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• Deliver projects within contracted schedule and budget
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• Work with multi‑discipline engineering teams to monitor and control scope, schedule, and cost
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• Manage field crews and oversee operation and maintenance of earthwork equipment.
• Oversee contractor fabrication, construction, and hookup activities during the Execution Phase
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• Serve as the interface between the work face and the Construction Site Manager / Construction Site Lead
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• Respond to field and client information requests.
• Serve as a member of the Project Team (PT) when assigned.
• Champion and enforce Worker Safety Programs and safe work practices.

• Oversee daily contractor construction activities for 115kV transmission lines
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• Experience with direct embed and drilled pier foundations
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• Knowledge of conductor pulling for single‑phase and bundled conductors
  , including pulls across county and state roadways
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• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks on construction installations.
• Walk down and/or ride down transmission lines to develop punch list items
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• Verify proper structure grounding
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• Coordinate and request Hot Line Holds with external utility providers (e.g., Xcel) and internal electrical teams.
• Assist contractors with planning and execution activities.
• Actively intervene and stop work when unsafe conditions are identified.

• Proven experience in field construction planning, execution, and completions.
• Prior Construction Superintendent experience on major capital projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with Construction Materials Testing procedures and ASTM standards
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• Strong leadership, communication, and contractor coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites (domestic and/or overseas as required).

• Prior utility or transmission line construction experience
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• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E
  , including:
  • Minimum Approach Distance (MAD)
  • Ground set placement
  • PPE requirements and inspections

• Per diem applies to non‑local candidates only.
• Field‑based role with schedule flexibility required.
• Strong emphasis on safety leadership, quality execution, and contractor oversight
  .