OCS Superintendent

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McLean, VA Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 10, 2025 Last posted July 7, 2025
Job description

The OCS Superintendent is responsible for all field activities associated with the OCS infrastructure, including ultimate responsibility for implementation of Safety/Zero Harm program for the jobsite, supervision of all field construction night work by subcontractors and self-performed work. You will work on transit / rail projects that could consist of state of good repair, system modernization or resilience, interlocking improvements, new services or line extensions.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the ensuring the safe performance of OCS construction

  • Assist in development of project work plans and work schedule of night crews

  • Provide technical guidance in construction standards and procedures

  • Provide direction in project execution and construction activities

  • Appropriately resolve project related disputes with craft personnel

  • Reports issues to the General Superintendent  and/or designated staff regarding construction performance, workload status, potential legal issues and potential opportunities

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

  • Maintain positive personal contact and relationships with management, staff, craft and the local unions

  • Ensures that all activities are consistent with project plans, policies and procedures

  • Supervise craft personnel in various areas of responsibility

  • Manage performance expectations of craft personnel

  • Provide advice, guidance, and direction to field engineers and craft personnel

Basic Qualifications

  • 7 years of OCS construction experience working on rail electrification projects; including but not limited to: prefabrication of OCS materials, installation of main steel, grounding and bounding, wiring installation activities (ATF, SW, MW, CW and Head Span), in-line insulation, disconnect switches, regulation, testing and commissioning

  • 5 years of experience running and managing multiple OCS crews on electrification rail projects including planning and implementing work schedules

  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate employees and deployment of field resources on projects of various size and complexity as project demands

  • Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook)

  • Alignment to C3M's Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships

C3M Power Systems

Full-service electrical contractor with the experience and capabilities to construct, rehabilitate, and maintain electrical and special systems for railways, airports, highways and utilities nationwide.  C3M’s skilled group of professionals bring to each project a depth of project experience and technical expertise that results in award-winning solutions and long-term reliability for even the most complex projects.

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About this role

Summary

Oversee OCS construction activities, ensuring safety and project execution.

Job title

OCS Superintendent

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Located in McLean, VA; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

OCS constructionrail electrificationplanningMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

railelectrificationsafetysupervisionproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

McLean, VA, USA

On-site City