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Construction Supervisor

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Construction Supervisor
Career Level:Supervisor
Job Specialty: Construction

What Youll Do

Directs Construction direct-hire electrical craft activities as assigned and manages electrical personnel in adherence to the Construction Labor Agreement (CLA). Ensures assigned construction operations are performed safely in compliance with Y-12 and Construction Department procedures and specifications and within budget and schedules. Performs general functions inherent in all supervisory construction (field) positions.

Reviews and interprets electrical drawings and other project documents to determine if information is adequate for successful execution of work. Participates in constructability and value engineering studies and develops cost and schedule estimates to support project pre-planning efforts. Assists with the preparation of change requests/notices field sketches and as-built drawings. Assists in obtaining any required Escort Package permits/security plans lockouts and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site.

Ensures the most current issued design output documents are used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation. Ensures adherence to federal state and local site compliance programs. Ensures job safety and is responsible for implementation of site and project safety programs. Ensures strict adherence to all site and National Electrical Code requirements by craft personnel. Ensures work performed meets workmanship and quality requirements. Coordinates successful execution of fieldwork including incorporation of facility and quality requirements. Determines craft electrician staffing requirements.

Handles personnel matters associated with work group including requirements of bargaining unit contract. Makes hiring recommendations evaluates performance assesses needs and identifies craft training requirements. Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by all assigned craft personnel. Monitors work activities and ensure the quality and productivity of work performed. Supervises and directs subordinate personnel and assigned craft personnel in construction activities. Resolves problems including labor concerns and technical issues. Coordinates activities with other site organizations or areas as required by Construction Management. Provides leadership and personal interaction to promote positive work environment and encourages individual involvement.

Approves craft time records using established system. Assists with reports and forecasts including summary of construction progress craft personnel forecasts and expenditures forecast. Monitors equipment and tool usage by direct-hire craft personnel. Assists in the preparation of Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the craft personnel have the tools they require to be safe and productive.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors degree: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
OR Thirteen or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. High School diploma and 3 years nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

Preferred Job Requirements

Computer literacy in Word Excel Outlook etc. is required. Requires demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment. Good communication skills written and oral are required. Requires knowledge of electrical discipline construction processes worker protection methods National Electrical Codes and construction equipment.
Associates degree or equivalent related training such as graduating from the Electricians Building Trades Apprentice Training Program plus at least six (6) years of combined electrical craft and electrical craft supervision experience on construction projects. Proven experience in working with craft personnel in Construction building trades unions. Must be very competent in reading and interpreting electrical design output documents for construction projects. Knowledge of electrical compliance requirements NNSA/DOE compliance standards and experience in radiological work is preferred. Familiarity with nuclear quality and commercial practice standards is desired. Knowledge of industrial and commercial wiring methods and materials for all voltages communication circuits radio and television equipment network-powered broadband communication systems fiber optic and fire alarms.
Preferred candidates will have experience with operations performed at Y-12 National Security Complex and/or the Oak Ridge Reservation and experience with craft supervisory functions related to field construction under the Construction Labor Agreement and worker protection methods to ensure worker safety is required. Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements NNSA/DOE compliance standards experience in hazardous materials and hazardous waste operations and experience in radiological work.

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

Required Experience:

Manager

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