Construction Supervisor - Transmission Survey and GIS

Construction Supervisor (Transmission Survey and GIS)

Location: Maryland (Field Based, daily travel required)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $55 – $80 per hour

About Us

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

Position Overview

CARIAN is seeking a Construction Supervisor with strong field experience in transmission and distribution work, along with GIS or survey knowledge. This role supports a major transmission corridor program and focuses on daily field coordination during the survey and pre-construction phases. The position requires a strong field presence, the ability to work with survey crews and contractors, and the skill to verify and document field conditions within the client GIS system. CARIAN will provide a rental truck for daily field travel and cover hotel accommodations when overnight stays are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field oversight of survey and pre-construction activities along transmission right of way segments.

• Serve as the point of contact for survey crews, contractors, engineering teams, and utility stakeholders.

• Validate as-built conditions and ensure accurate data capture for the client's GIS and asset management systems.

• Conduct field walkdowns, review access routes, identify obstructions, and support resolution of field issues.

• Interpret drawings, survey plans, and environmental or land-use constraints.

• Support outage coordination, sequencing, and field readiness activities as assigned.

• Prepare daily field reports and communicate progress, risks, and constraints.

• Promote and uphold safety expectations consistent with utility and CARIAN standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transmission, distribution, construction supervision, or utility field operations.

• Background as a lineman, construction supervisor, field inspector, or utility owner representative is preferred.

• Hands-on experience with GIS platforms or survey data capture tools.

• Ability to verify field conditions and align them with engineering and GIS requirements.

• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly in the field with survey crews and contractors.

• Ability to walk right of way, navigate terrain, and travel daily across the corridor.

• Valid driver license.

Why CARIAN

• Purpose-driven work. Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.

• Industry reputation. Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.

• Career growth. Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.

• Collaborative culture. Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships.

• Competitive total rewards. Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work.

Compensation

The hourly rate range for this role is $55 – $80 per hour. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, assignment requirements, schedule, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base compensation, the role includes eligibility for applicable overtime, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a women-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.

CARIAN does not sponsor H1-B Visas at this time.