Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor - Transmission Civil Construction We are hiring an Operations Supervisor in our Civil Construction Department in Maple Grove, MN. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience related to civil construction, understand civil construction methods, project execution, safety protocols, and have prior experience managing resources. Position Summary Standard Operations Position. Supervise a high performing operations team while driving safe, efficient, and cost‑effective use of resources according to policies and procedures. Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations and customer satisfaction. Support attainment of corporate and business unit goals and process and performance metrics. Serve as a strong communicator of key strategic and operational changes. Essential Responsibilities Provide supervision to 6 to 10 construction crews ranging between 30 to 50 total employees. Oversee projects ranging between $10k and $10M. Assist with constructability reviews for proposed transmission construction projects and generate labor and equipment cost estimates and schedules. Coordinate with engineering, project management, supply chain, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are ready for construction start. Plan and coordinate equipment, tooling, and training requirements for projects to ensure crews are able to work safely and efficiently. Prioritize work and adapt crew schedules to accommodate emergent/unplanned projects and decide when projects must be outsourced to external contract crews. Expected to be in the field approximately 50% of the time. Provide visible safety leadership and drive real‑time safety accountability through meetings, audits, training, accident investigations, and job site observations. Work in close partnership with Safety Consultant. Evaluate team performance based on operational efficiency, reliability, and quality metrics; monitor trends and take corrective action. Reinforce process adherence and data integrity. Identify continuous improvement opportunities. Maintain a consistent presence, assist in removing barriers, align crew skills and availability to work activities through coordinators, planners, and schedulers, prioritizing customer satisfaction and reliability. Recruit talented employees, establish performance expectations, manage performance, provide training and coaching, drive employee engagement, and address bargaining unit issues and grievances. Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships; enable crews to provide solutions to issues and improve customer/stakeholder satisfaction. Coordinate the execution and documentation of work in accordance with Xcel Energy policies, labor agreements, and regulatory standards. Ensure required compliance/technical training is completed and monitor regulatory compliance. Minimum Requirements Three or more years in design, construction, operations, engineering, or maintenance of utility systems / power generation plants or related industries. Associate or technical degree preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in specific functional area standards, procedures, and applicable government/environmental regulations. Operational knowledge of work and asset management and analytical/reporting applications. Effective change leader with ability to communicate company/business area strategies to stakeholders. Proven results at achieving performance and operational metrics and driving process adherence. Will be required to work rotating shifts and/or be on call. Preferred Qualifications Informal leadership or supervisory experience. Experience with the fundamentals of construction from plan to execution. Experience working with bargaining unit employees. Understanding of utility finance. Benefits The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $95,200.00 to $135,200.00 per year. This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) if enrolled in eligible health plan Limited-Purpose FSA if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA Transportation Reimbursement Account Short‑term and Long‑term disability (STD, LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement if enrolled in eligible health plan Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension and 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO), holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), parental leave Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. Deadline to Apply: 11/30/25 Accessibility Statement Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr