Construction Superintendent II

Our client, a major Oil and Gas client, is looking for a Construction Superintendent to join their team on a 1-year contract in Carlsbad, NM.

Location:

Carlsbad, NM | Salary: $85,000.00-$

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the day‑to‑day field operations for assigned crafts and subcontractors. A typical scope of responsibility would be Field Superintendent or Area Superintendent, with a strong focus on utility and transmission line construction activities.

• Understand and execute assigned construction tasks within the project scope, with emphasis on 115kV transmission line construction
• Oversee daily contractor construction activities including direct-embed and/or drilled pier foundations
• Direct and monitor conductor installation activities, including single-phase and bundled conductor pulling
• Coordinate and oversee conductor pulling activities over County and State roadways, ensuring compliance with permits and safety requirements
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) checks on construction installations to ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and industry best practices
• Conduct walk-downs and ride-downs of transmission lines to identify deficiencies and generate punch list items
• Verify proper structure grounding and grounding system installation
• Interpret and validate construction drawings, plans, and specifications
• Successfully execute projects within contracted schedule and budget
• Work with multi-discipline engineering teams to monitor and control scope, schedule, and budget
• Manage field crews and oversee maintenance and operation of construction and earthwork equipment
• Serve as the interface between the work face and the Construction Site Manager or Construction Site Lead
• Respond to field and client information requests in a timely and professional manner
• Champion and enforce Worker Safety Programs, including electrical safety standards
• Ensure safe work practices by actively intervening when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed
• Coordinate and request Hot Line Holds with external utility companies (e.g., Xcel Energy) and internal utility stakeholders
• Support contractor planning and execution activities through effective communication and field leadership
• Serve as a member of the Project Team (PT) when assigned
• Oversee site contractor fabrication, construction, and hookup activities during the Execution Phase

• Demonstrated experience in field construction planning, execution, and completions
• Prior utility or transmission line construction experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage transmission systems (115kV or higher)
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements
• Thorough understanding of Minimum Approach Distances (MAD), proper placement of ground sets, PPE requirements, and PPE inspection protocols
• Proven ability to perform QA/QC inspections related to transmission line construction
• Past Construction Superintendent experience on major capital projects
• Familiarity with Construction Materials Testing procedures and ASTM standards
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide contractors and step in when safety concerns arise
• Enthusiastic, self-starter with a strong safety mindset and commitment to operational excellence
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or overseas to project sites

• Mid-Senior level

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