Supervisor, Generation Construction – Mechanical

Supervisor, Generation Construction – Mechanical

Location: Apollo Beach, FL – Big Bend Power Plant
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Contract Length: 12 months
Experience Required: 10–15 years of construction or construction management experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor to oversee contractors and subcontractors performing construction, renovation, facility repair, and infrastructure improvement projects at an operating power generation station and other company properties.

This role is responsible for coordinating field construction activities, monitoring contractor performance, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety and quality standards, and ensuring work complies with project specifications and applicable regulations.

The Supervisor will review project designs, identify potential changes, support contract administration, and coordinate construction activities across multiple disciplines. Projects may include mechanical, electrical, controls, civil/structural, and commercial building facilities work.

The ideal candidate has extensive construction supervision experience, strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and controls, and the ability to coordinate contractors safely and efficiently in an operating power plant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans and specifications.

• Promote a zero-accident safety philosophy and monitor compliance with applicable work rules, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Inspect ongoing construction activities to verify quality, contractor performance, and compliance with approved plans and specifications.

• Review project designs to identify potential changes and coordinate with contract personnel to review and approve contract change notices.

• Identify critical construction activities and potential schedule impacts, implementing appropriate follow-up actions.

• Assist with the preparation of field installation subcontract packages, scopes of work, and construction work packages.

• Support bidding, evaluation, and award of work packages for facility improvements, renovations, and new construction.

• Assign work and responsibilities to contractors and subcontractors and monitor progress against project schedules and productivity estimates.

• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings to review contractor progress, critical-path activities, and schedule performance.

• Assist with construction planning, scheduling, outage coordination, and project execution.

• Monitor project performance across safety, environmental compliance, quality assurance, quality control, commissioning, cost, and schedule requirements.

• Coordinate construction and maintenance activities involving electrical systems, controls, pumps, fans, valves, HVAC systems, piping, underground utilities, excavations, roofing, fire protection systems, concrete, drywall, and other facility improvements.

• Work with contract administrators and project personnel to support contract requirements and manage contractor performance.

• Use computerized work management systems to track and coordinate construction activities.

• Perform additional duties and special assignments as directed by management.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

• Construction management training.

• 10–15 years of experience in heavy facility construction, commercial construction, or construction management.

• Approximately 10 years of related or equivalent experience in electrical systems and controls within a commercial environment, as specified in the position requirements.

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and controls.

• Experience supervising contractors and subcontractors in a construction environment.

• Experience preparing scopes of work, developing budget estimates, and working with contract administrators.

• Knowledge of applicable construction codes and standards, including:

  • National Electrical Code (NEC)

  • ASME standards

  • ASTM standards

  • OSHA construction and general industry requirements

• Experience with construction planning, scheduling, and outage coordination.

• Ability to coordinate multiple construction disciplines and projects simultaneously.

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and team-building skills.

• Experience using computerized work management systems.

• Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required, particularly during planned or forced outages.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in a relevant discipline.

• Associate of Applied Science degree or relevant education from a technical or military trade school.

• Experience as a general contractor or mechanical contractor.

• Relevant general workforce contractor (GWC) license or Journeyman Electrician qualification.

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution may be considered in lieu of equivalent experience, as specified in the position requirements.

• Experience working at power generation stations, industrial facilities, utilities, or other complex operating environments.

Work Environment

• Onsite work at Big Bend Power Plant in Apollo Beach, Florida.

• Work may take place indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to heat, cold, humidity, inclement weather, and elevated noise levels.

• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends when needed for planned outages, forced outages, and other project requirements.

• Travel may be required to other company locations, including Bayside and Polk Power Stations and commercial building sites throughout Hillsborough and Polk counties.

Key Competencies

• Builds strong, collaborative relationships.

• Embraces innovation and adapts to change.

• Drives operational excellence.

• Prioritizes safety, health, and environmental compliance.

• Exercises sound judgment and strategic thinking.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction supervisor with a strong background in contractor oversight, electrical systems and controls, construction planning, and facility improvement projects. They can coordinate multiple trades, maintain project schedules, enforce rigorous safety standards, and deliver quality work in an operating power generation environment.