T&D Superintendent

T&D Superintendent

Location: Cambridge, MA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $65.00 $75.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the assigned project(s) in order to achieve safe, timely, and profitable completion of each project. Plans, organizes, and supervises specific portions of construction work for an assigned area of a construction project. Responsible for the construction scheduling of the T&D related activities of the subcontractors to confirm the completion of contractual construction activities. Maintains continuity of job progress and maximizes efficiencies related to the assigned area. Responsible for the oversight of the following project work activities: high voltage transmission lines, transmission line steel structures, drilled piers, high voltage duct bank installation, spread footings, grounding, environmental requirements, substation equipment, substation structures, substation electrical, and substation controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall supervision of construction efforts, which includes safety, productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, materials management, scheduling, engineering, and contractual performance of the project.
• Responsible for subcontractor contractual compliance on designated T&D construction related activities.
• Build effective client and subcontractor relationships. Interface with client representatives, A/E representatives, and other contractors.
• Collaborate with project management to develop and implement project procedures, working documents, and standards.
• Authorize purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc., under supervision of Construction Manager and Project Manager.
• Responsible for overall project safety. Reviews and audit site specific safety documentation, including Pre-Task Analysis (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs) on a regular basis.
• Complete daily field reports and take daily pictures to document construction progress.
• Assess future work activities and identify any concerns with work plans by utilizing subcontractors' 3-week look-ahead report.
• Direct and manage subcontractor as necessary to comply with the established project schedule and track the installed quantity on a work hour basis.
• Verify material deliveries meet specifications and are being stored properly and required preventative maintenance and/or temporary heating is being performed by the subcontractor (this potentially is coordinated with the Materials Manager).
• Witness all equipment setting and alignment.
• Walk down all systems prior to, and during testing to verify compliance with drawings and specifications and signing off on completed system testing and restoration.
• Develop punch lists of items out of compliance or not completed.
• Verify the most current drawing revisions are being used in the field.
• Understand and execute the project scope and any changes that develop. Ensure field change orders are executed.
• Oversee craft supervision and project staffing as required.
• Provide oversight of project site material and tool management.
• Responsible for the daily field construction of an individual project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
• Supervises and directs the daily efforts of the physical construction of the project through daily coordination of all field activities, subcontractor direction, and code/specification compliance.
• Read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&IDs. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills, strong leadership skills, and a strong safety background.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.
• Must be within 70 miles of the greater Boston area.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects; OR
• Associate's Degree and 9 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects; OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Industry: Infrastructure Engineering & Utilities Typical Roles: Staff Purchaser, Staff Project Controls Specialist, Project Management, Supply Chain Management Work Type: On-site Formatting Notes: Detailed job summaries with comprehensive responsibility breakdowns; structured sections for contract details, required/preferred experience, education requirements, and benefits; consistent use of bold formatting for key sections; includes regulatory context (FERC, NERC) relevant to utility operations; professional tone emphasizing infrastructure criticality and safety legacy since 1898 Compliance Watch: Work authorization requirement - no visa sponsorship available; FERC and NERC regulatory compliance knowledge referenced; OSHA 10-hour safety certification required for certain roles; field audit and forensic analysis capabilities suggest rigorous compliance and quality control standards Special Considerations: Client focuses on grid distribution and transmission & distribution (T&D) infrastructure; multi-million dollar procurement portfolios indicate large-scale operations; contract-to-hire and right-to-hire positions with 12-month durations; heavy emphasis on ERP systems (IBM Maximo, Oracle Primavera P6); subcontractor and 3PL provider management expertise critical; client-facing roles requiring independence and standing capability on project teams; rotating multi-location work arrangements in some positions

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-06919

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