The Superintendent-Excavation directs activities of union and non-union workers engaged with construction of highways, runways, site development infrastructure or other heavy highway construction projects.
Plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction
Schedules crews and orders equipment, tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules
Schedules all subcontractor work on daily basis and for the week and communicates daily with the project manager
Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules on the basis of this review and communicates adjustments to the project manager. Ensures all work progresses at a pace that maintains the schedule and owner milestones
Accumulates and accurately enters time and quantities on a daily basis with the assistance of the project engineer
Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
Knowledge of construction industry practices and procedures
Demonstrated ability to multi-task across several projects
Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word,
Self-directed and motivated
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget.
Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:
MS Project, P6, Viewpoint and HCSS Heavy Bid and Heavy Job
Education Level / Required Certification: Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; minimum two years’ experience in heavy highway excavation or a combination of education and experience