Supervisors report to a Division Manager or the person designated by the Division Manager and are responsible for the management of jobs and/or work orders assigned to them as well as ensuring all work is performed in accordance with existing Watson Electrical policies and procedures.  They are expected to achieve their division’s aims, goals and objectives while operating within the guidelines of the company.  Work will consist of installation, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the commercial, industrial and residential electrical construction industry.

Responsibilities:  Must be able to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, perform a variety of duties which may change often.  Must use reason and logic, perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately, see detail in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes or shadings, and picture flat drawings as 3-dimensional objects.  Is accountable for work layout, leading and working along with a crew, and assuring that materials, tools equipment, and information are on the job site in the proper places, ahead of time. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Monitor and control, by review and verification, all paperwork related to assigned jobs and/or work orders, but not limited to: Time Sheets, Production Reports, Foreman's Weekly Report, Receiving Reports, Field Purchase Orders, and two-week look ahead.

Attend weekly meeting conducted by the Division Manager, or person designated by the Division Manager, to review the information and discuss upcoming workload.

Monitor and control, by review, the reports designated in the GPOP, Instructions for Computer Reports.

Monitor and control the Company’s established policies and procedures concerning, but not limited to:

• The Division Office Operations Procedures (GPOP).
• The Company’s Substance Abuse Program.
• Vehicle usage.
• Hazardous Communication Program.
• Policies concerning suppliers.
• Quality Assurance Program.
• Safety and Hot Work Program.
• Assignment of foremen to projects.

Engineering:

Preparation and bidding of assigned jobs and work orders.

Monitor and control estimating including, but not limited to, the following:

Assure that the estimate is entered into the Estimate Log.

Assure the adherence to all paperwork and other procedures.

Review and approve estimates and design/build projects within authorized limits.

Recommend changes concerning material, labor, and EPAS.

Accountable to management for, but not limited to, project related general, technical and engineering problems.

Production:

Monitor, control and verify productivity of assigned jobs/work orders.

Check to see that assigned jobs/work orders are being done in the most efficient and economical manner.

Check jobs periodically to assure that the workers are starting and quitting work on time.

Responsible to monitor and control, but not limited to, the following:

Wage rates, labor, training and supervision of assigned jobs/work orders.       

Number of trucks being driven to a work site.

Storage facilities on job sites.

Accountable to management for, but not limited to, the following:

Safety on projects:

Security of material, tools and equipment.

The preparation and accuracy of the Monthly Job Productivity Reports.

Position Requirements:

Licenses: Current driver’s license if required by job conditions; applicable federal, state and local licenses as required by job conditions or by the company.

Certifications: Applicable federal, state and local certifications as required by job conditions or by the company.

Education: High School Graduate, holder of G.E.D, or equivalent Watson training.

Experience: Required or necessary experience and/or training to assure all aspects of position are performed efficiently and productively while operating in accordance with policies and procedures of the company.

Working Conditions:

Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.

Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities  (Porta-Johns).

Job requires employee to have required personal tools with him at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.)

Work from all types of ladders  (step ladders up to 14’, “A” frame ladders, all size extension ladders and carry and relocate up to 12’ step ladder by himself.)

Employee’s personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder.

Perform work at various heights, up to 90’ from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas.

Work in restricted areas  (switch gear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics).

Wear personal protective equipment as required in Safety Handbook.

Able to work 40 hours per week, overtime as required, night shifts; work out of town if needed.

Skills:

Plan, direct, and coordinate an entire activity or the activities of others.

Evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.

Express ideas clearly to others.

Work with figures quickly and easily.

Deal with people in actual job duties beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Work independently.

Understand the meanings and relationships of words and use language effectively.

Work with numbers accurately to review budgets, materials, and time schedules.

Make decisions based on personal judgments.

Perform a variety of duties which may change often.

Deal with people in actual job duties and have agreeable working relationships.

See details and recognize errors in written material, numbers, charts, or tables.

Communicate well.

Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.

Operate company vehicles with manual and automatic transmission.

Positively identify colors of wires and other items as required.

Comprehend reading and drawing prints and schematics of same.

Must have the ability to use required power tools.

Operate equipment, trenchers, lift trucks, etc. in a safe manner.

Capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.

Operate two handed tools and equipment as required.

Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, specifications, work site directions, blue prints and written instructions.

Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts  (electric or gas powered).

Work energized circuits and equipment as outlined in Safety Policy.

Supervise assigned job site employees to complete project.

Physical Function:

Hear and see well (either naturally or with correction).

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach over head.

Lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Constantly move on feet.

Climb ladders  (all types).

Complete overhead work for full day assignments.

Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder, or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.

Responsible for securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.

Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.

This description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not be interpreted as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Watson Electrical Construction Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.