Overhead Distribution Foreman (Transmission Underbuild)
Quanta ServicesAbout Us NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX and operates across the Central Southwest part of the United States. We are leaders specializing in transmission lines, distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting. Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us. About this Role The Overhead Distribution Foreman is responsible for directing and supervising field crews engaged in the construction, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of overhead electric distribution systems. This role oversees crew productivity, safety performance, quality standards, and project execution while ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, utility specifications, and industry standards. The Foreman will lead crews performing overhead distribution construction, distribution underbuild installation on transmission structures, reconductoring projects, system upgrades, storm restoration, and distribution work associated with substations and utility infrastructure. This position serves as the primary field leader responsible for coordinating manpower, equipment, materials, customer requirements, and project schedules. This is a traveling position focused on West Texas projects What You'll Do Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead and supervise crews performing overhead electric distribution construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency restoration activities. Plan daily work activities and communicate project expectations, safety requirements, and production goals to crew members. Oversee installation of poles, crossarms, insulators, transformers, switches, capacitors, reclosers, and overhead conductors. Direct distribution underbuild construction on transmission structures, ensuring compliance with utility requirements, structure loading limitations, clearance requirements, and construction standards. Supervise reconductoring, feeder upgrades, voltage conversions, line relocations, system hardening, and infrastructure improvement projects. Coordinate distribution construction activities associated with substations, including feeder exits, riser installations, dead-end structures, and related distribution facilities. Ensure work is performed according to project plans, utility specifications, construction standards, and NESC requirements. Review construction drawings, staking sheets, maps, work orders, and engineering packages prior to execution. Coordinate closely with transmission crews, engineering teams, utility representatives, inspectors, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient project completion. Conduct daily job briefings, hazard assessments, and safety meetings. Monitor crew productivity and quality while ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, utility operating procedures, Minimum Approach Distances (MAD), switching requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures. Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with customer specifications. Manage equipment utilization, material inventory, and project documentation. Identify and address field issues, safety concerns, and production challenges. Complete daily reports, timesheets, production records, and project documentation accurately and on time. Respond to storm restoration and emergency outage situations as required. Mentor, train, and develop crew members to improve technical capabilities and leadership skills. What You'll Bring Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Class A CDL required. Minimum 6 years of overhead electric distribution constr…