Job Title: Construction Supervisor / Field Project Lead (Energy Supply Projects)

Location

Various plant sites across the PSCo Region (travel required)

Position Overview

This role provides dedicated on-site leadership for major capital projects within power generation facilities, including coal, gas, and renewable energy plants. The Construction Supervisor / Field Project Lead plays a critical role in both pre-construction planning and field execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

This position supports Base Capital Energy Supply projects, including large-scale plant overhauls (up to $100M), and requires close coordination between engineering, project management, contractors, and plant operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Execution

• Lead daily on-site construction activities, setting priorities and monitoring safety, quality, and schedule adherence
• Provide direct oversight of contractors and vendors, ensuring alignment on sequencing, logistics, and site access
• Act as the primary on-site liaison between project teams and field personnel
• Monitor progress and proactively identify and resolve risks, delays, or conflicts
  
  

Pre-Construction & Planning Support

• Participate in project scope development, scheduling, and early planning activities
• Perform constructability reviews of design packages (30/60/90/IFC)
• Support estimating efforts including labor, equipment, logistics, and phasing
• Assist in vendor bid evaluations and selection
  
  

Scheduling & Resource Management

• Review and contribute to detailed project schedules, including critical path activities
• Determine crew sizes, durations, and resource requirements for construction tasks
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and workforce to ensure readiness and minimize downtime
• Develop contingency plans and adjust schedules as needed
  
  

Site Logistics & Material Management

• Plan and manage site layout, including storage, access routes, and temporary facilities
• Oversee material delivery, inventory tracking, and equipment utilization
• Ensure efficient use of resources and prevent delays, waste, or theft
  
  

Quality Control & Compliance

• Support development and execution of quality management plans
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and industry standards
• Coordinate inspection and testing plans, including hold/witness points
• Track and resolve non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements
  
  

Safety Management

• Lead daily safety briefings and enforce strict adherence to safety protocols
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure compliance with procedures such as LOTO
• Establish and maintain safety infrastructure (signage, PPE, emergency response readiness)
• Respond to and document incidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
  
  

Communication & Reporting

• Provide real-time updates to project stakeholders on progress, risks, and issues
• Maintain detailed daily logs and weekly progress reports
• Facilitate coordination meetings with contractors and project teams
• Resolve conflicts and maintain strong team collaboration on-site
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of experience in design, construction, operations, engineering, or maintenance within utility systems, power generation, or related industries
• Strong field experience with working knowledge of construction techniques, materials, and inspection practices
• Demonstrated expertise in applicable standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to plan construction activities, including crew sizing and duration estimates
• Experience with work packages, construction task planning, and asset/work management systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Track record of achieving operational and performance metrics and driving process adherence
  
  

Preferred

• Associate’s or technical degree in a related field
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in a relevant craft
• Informal leadership or supervisory experience
• Understanding of utility finance and capital project structures
  
  

Working Conditions

• Must be able to travel and work at various plant sites across the region
• Will be required to work rotating shifts and/or be on call
• Field-based role with significant time spent in active industrial/construction environments
  
  

Additional Information

• Expenses reimbursed on a project-by-project basis (no flat per diem)
• Supports multiple concurrent projects, including large-scale plant outages and overhauls
  
  

Value to the Organization

• Improves safety performance and ensures quality execution
• Reduces project delays through proactive field leadership and issue resolution
• Strengthens coordination between engineering, project management, and construction teams
• Drives consistent, predictable, and efficient project delivery outcomes
  
  

Pay Rate Range

36 - 49 USD hourly