Construction Supervisor

DescriptionJOB TITLE: Development Field Construction SupervisorREQUISITION ID: DEV000RDEPARTMENT: DevelopmentLOCATION: Topeka, Wichita, or Kansas City PAY RANGE: 15D: $106,000 - $141,300 Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Other hours as required)Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and oversee all field construction and commissioning work performed on renewable energy and build transfer job sites for Evergy and its affiliated companies. This role will include inspection and management of civil, mechanical, electrical and control phases of installation of renewable energy and build transfer power plants. In addition, this role will help oversee the commissioning process as site are brought online and interconnected with the power grid. This role is intended to support the Renewable and Build Transfer Project Managers to ensure all field work is completed on time, within budget, and consistent with the defined scope. Importantly the role will act as Evergy’s eyes and ears on site to ensure that quality and schedule are maintained supporting the successful delivery of new generation resourcesEducation and Experience:This position requires experience, approximately five years or more, in the design, construction and/or maintenance of electrical equipment preferably motors, transformers, inverters and solar panels. Supervisory experience in the areas of generation, substation, and/or distribution construction is preferred along with prior experience applying field construction management practices. It is also desired that the selected candidate possess the preferred education and experience as noted below: The appropriate combination of education and related experience will be considered.QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirements:A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction science, or a journeyman level craft certification is preferredDemonstrated experience supervising construction or field crews is preferredTroubleshooting and/or equipment commissioning experience is preferredKnowledge of project management concepts and is preferredSkills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:Experience in construction, maintenance, resource planning, and design of electrical equipmentApply business and analytical skills to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and productivityThe position requires high stress tolerance, excellent customer service skills, quick decision-making capability, strong analytical skills, strong planning skills, and the ability to hold each work group accountable to satisfy schedules.Excellent human relations, team building and leadership skills are essential.Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: NoneWorking Conditions: Combination of field and office work.Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.Job Field: Renewables DevelopmentShift: Standard