What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent position at Northwestern Energy?
Construction Superintendent
Work Location: Missoula, MT
Pay range: $97,000 to $145,400
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
Manage the division construction engineers. Direct the activity of the contract construction engineers that are working in this area. The division construction engineers and contract engineers are responsible to engineer and oversee the construction of overhead and underground electric and natural gas construction projects in the division. Work with division leadership to ensure that construction projects are completed efficiently and in accordance with NorthWestern Energy policies and procedures.
About this job:
- Responsible to ensure a safe working environment for all employees within their reporting responsibility
- Responsible to ensure that all work is done in compliance with the NorthWestern Energy Safety Manual and other appropriate standards
- Work closely with the Operations, and Engineering departments to ensure that work is done on schedule and as efficiently as possible
- Responsible to ensure that all work is done in compliance with the NorthWestern Energy Safety Manual and other appropriate codes, standards and processes
- Ensures Construction Department operates within the expense budget and capital projects are completed as planned and within budget parameters
- Will take the "on call duties" as assigned and will be available for other after hour assignments as situations dictate
- Able to lead in day to day operations and is a change agent with skills and experience for innovation and implementation of new programs and processes
- Community involvement in civic organizations and internal programs is encouraged
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 30 pounds required
- Travel required up to 25% of time. Mostly within the division. Little to some overnight required
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
- An engineering degree is required
- A PE or the ability to acquire one within 18 months is preferred
- Strong computer skills required
- Must have a background in or practical working knowledge of all phases of natural gas and electric operations
- Must have a general knowledge of the engineering, construction and operation of natural gas and electric transmission and distribution systems; knowledge of Company Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and their application and working knowledge of PSC rules and tariffs and their application to customers
- Labor relations experience is desirable
- Ability to supervise and direct the activities of several functions, direct reports, contractors, and coordinate diverse activities, delegate responsibilities efficiently
- Promote and maintain a positive working environment
- Effective administration and leadership skills are required
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Requisition #4011
Posting Dates: May 1, 2023 through May 14, 2023
Department/Division: Distribution Operations
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: None
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com
Salary : $97,000 - $145,400
