Supervisor-Grand Junction

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, 5 Star Electric, Superior Hydrovac and Superior Pipeline Services.


Position Title: Supervisor I - Operations

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care

Pay Rate: 100,000 - $120,000 per year DOE

Classification: Exempt


Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Supervisor should have extensive knowledge of underground utility construction operations including; equipment used, labor skills, safe digging operations, OSHA requirements, etc. This role will be the direct supervisor of field construction crews; planning, directing, and organizing their day-to-day operations. This role will be overseeing underground fiber and utility installation projects of various sizes and scopes of work.


Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating and executing the day-to-day operations of the departments under his/her supervision.
• Optimizing and actively managing the work hours of employees and assets of the company.
• Proactively manages the business and provide feedback to Superintendent of Engineering on critical issues.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, training and standards of the company and each individual client are met.
• Responsible for performing weekly audits on each crew, multiple audits each week.
• Is expected to have a clear understanding, working knowledge of the financial statements of the department under his/her supervision, identifying and implementing improvements for the profitability of the department.
• Responsible for inspecting equipment and tools daily for each crew and to ensure the proper walk around is being performed daily.
• Responsible for the daily completion of all the necessary paperwork required by the company and clients.
• Integrates the organization’s business plan, goals and action items, including cost management/ profitability through day-to-day decisions and communication.
• Develops leadership, selects and maintains a multi-functional, diversified, well-trained, motivated and empowered workforce. Provide leadership for a workforce of approximately 2 to 4 Foreman/crew leads, 2 to 4 crews comprised of 6-12 employees.
• Administers compliance of fleet policies and procedures. Provides leadership to optimize vehicle utilization and minimize life cycle cost.
• Responsible for ordering and tracking all materials and supplies needed to perform day-to-day task.
• Responsible for keeping the yard/material storage areas clear and organized on the daily basis.
• Participates in industry/professional forums in order to stay abreast of industry direction and new technologies.
• Delivers continuous Improvement in productivity, safety, quality and cost.
• Proficient in the successful mentoring, coaching and discipline of department employees for the improvement of performance and preparation of additional responsibilities.
• Travel 10-25%.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Success Factors:

• Communication skills to persuasively and clearly discuss issues and negotiating with direct subordinates while explaining their decisions and policies to those both outside and within the organization.
• Decision-making skills when managing an organization and establishing policies while assessing various options and selecting the best course of action.
• Leadership skills for leading an organization and coordinating resources, policies and employees.
• Management skills to direct and shape an organization’s operations including managing budgets, business plans and employees.
• Problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving organizational issues, recognizing shortcomings and carrying out solutions.
• Time-management skills for completing multiple tasks at the same time and usually under their own direction to make sure that they get their work done and meet goals.
• Strong work ethic with a great attitude.
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members.
• High level of leadership skills-ability to lead and hold accountable a large team with diverse skill sets.
• Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with project tracking, reporting, and scheduling.
• Self-motivated, goal- oriented, accountable, and driven to accomplish department goals .
• Strategic and forward thinking with a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Experience and Education:

• Five (5+) plus years of construction experience is required.
• Three (3+) plus years of dry utility (gas) industry experience is preferred.
• One (1+) plus years of management experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes :

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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