Assistant Superintendent, Distribution

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview: The Assistant Superintendent, Distribution oversees and manages utility construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Coordinates teams, manages resources, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters strong relationships with crews, subcontractors, and customers to create a positive operational experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Lead and manage projects from planning through completion, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety targets are met.
• Enforce all safety protocols; conduct regular safety meetings and site inspections.
• Supervise and coordinate crews and subcontractors, providing hands-on guidance, support, and training.
• Read and interpret project plans; provide high-level estimates as needed.
• Monitor project work to maintain company and industry quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, suppliers, engineers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure smooth communication.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and issues; report regularly to senior management.
• Identify potential project challenges and implement timely solutions.
• Conduct weekly site visits to each yard and crew location.
• Support the growth and development of General Foremen (GF) and Foremen.
• Interact professionally with internal teams, external vendors and customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in distribution/transmission or a related utility field.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; ability to travel as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Line construction, maintenance, and safety practices.
• Utility construction project management from planning through completion.
• Project plans and high-level estimating.
• Company and industry quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Planning and allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials.

Abilities:

• Demonstrate excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Apply strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Prioritize workload and shift activities to meet business needs and department goals.
• Build strong relationships with crews, subcontractors, and customers.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, and supervision.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Instructions: Instructions are general; the position works within established project plans and company objectives and must use own judgment and initiative much of the time.

Physical Requirements of the Job: Work is typically performed outdoors at job sites and yards and indoors in the office and will involve sitting at a desk or table; work requires intermittent standing, walking, stooping; bending, climbing; reaching, gripping, grasping; must lift objects up to 25 pounds; will be exposed to machines and their moving parts as well as environmental elements.

Tools, Equipment and Vehicles Use or Exposure: Normal office equipment, (computer, iPad, printer, telephone, camera, scanner, copy machine, etc.) when in office. Must operate vehicle as a requirement of the position as necessary.

Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts, including crews, subcontractors, project managers, suppliers, engineers, and customers, requiring tact and diplomacy.

Interruptions: Frequent.

Special Licensing Requirements: Valid driver's license.

Availability: Required to respond to calls in emergency situations and with storms at all hours.

Overtime Provision: Exempt.