SEMCO - Supervisor Project Design

Job Description

As the Supervisor, Project Design, you'll lead a team responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting natural gas infrastructure projects across the Holland region. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects move efficiently from concept to construction while balancing operational priorities, contractor schedules, municipal requirements, permitting needs, and customer expectations.

You'll work closely with project planners, operations, inspectors, municipalities, contractors, and internal stakeholders to keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a background in utility construction, project coordination, infrastructure planning, or operations leadership who enjoys solving problems, leading people, and managing multiple priorities.

What You'll Do:

• Administer and enforce company safety programs for applicable employees.
• Prepare and support project plans related to DIMP, TIMP, Public Improvement, and operational programs.
• Direct project assignments to ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and with a high level of quality.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures that align with company goals and objectives.
• Ensure company internal controls, procedures, and processes are followed consistently.
• Periodically review work processes and controls to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Train, coach, mentor, develop, and evaluate Project Design employees.
• Manage and support the department's day-to-day work processes and project priorities.
• Partner with operations, contractors, municipalities, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to support project execution and district needs.
• Schedule and meet with customers, municipalities, and other stakeholders as needed to support project requirements.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training, industry publications, networking, and continuing education opportunities.
• Promote a positive, collaborative work environment while supporting operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3-5 years of related experience in construction, utility operations, infrastructure, project coordination, or a similar field.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of gas main and service installation, maintenance, and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with employees, contractors, municipalities, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets and business software applications, with the ability to learn new systems and technologies.

Skills & Attributes for Success:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate data and prepare reports.
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with employees, customers, contractors, and management.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and field work supporting active construction and infrastructure projects.
• Regular travel throughout the assigned service territory.
• Required use of PPE, including FR clothing.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, construction environments, dust, noise, and other field-related conditions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, work in confined spaces, and ladder use.
• Participation in on-call support for operational emergencies as needed.

We offer a competitive salary range of $89,300 - $129,650 annually, based on experience, education, and qualifications. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. SEMCO values diversity in the workplace and encourages qualified U.S. military veterans and service members to apply. #LI-DG1

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.