Flatwork Superintendent

Summary
At the direction of the general superintendent, the flatwork superintendent leads and directs other employees in meeting daily established goals on various job sites. The superintendent also leads the planning, administration, and execution of all flatwork projects for the division.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and direct people, equipment, and resources in the construction of projects.
• Partner with the foreman to ensure work crews' sufficient deployment and productivity.
• Communicate openly with the general superintendent and project managers and report any issues affecting the project plan.
• Work as a team member and leader to successfully pour, level, and finish concrete.
• Use survey equipment to ensure proper installation of components.
• Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, and equipment, and utilize corrective action to keep the project on time and within budget.
• Identify and execute best practices concerning the efficient use of construction materials.
• Plan work in an efficient and practical order, maximizing progress in a safe and timely manner.
• Lead or direct daily safety huddles and stretch/flex programs.
• Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met.
• Ensure company equipment is lawfully operated, cared for, maintained, and used effectively.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program and encourage all employees, subcontractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Review safe work plans/hazard assessments with the crew before job commencement.
• Work with the Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents, or near misses at the worksite and ensure that proper procedures are followed in the Company’s Safety Program.
• Work safely and responsibly so as not to injure oneself intentionally or unintentionally or endanger the well-being of others.
• Ensure all new hires receive their required orientation and attend company-designated training.
• Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring the timely arrival and participation of all crew members and notifying employees of rain days before the start of the work.
• Delegate tasks and accountabilities, instruct, supervise, lead, and direct the base crew.
• Liaise between the company and employees on a variety of employee-related matters.
• Comply with relevant legislation regarding employee management, terminations, and resignations.
• Liaise with the Human Resources department on employee-related issues, including employee development, benefits, training, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensure consistent and fair application of the progressive disciplinary policy.
• Continually develop yourself and your team through ongoing training, education, etc.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• Four plus (4 ) years of concrete construction field experience.
• Comfortable using and training others on the use of powered finishing equipment. Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace and job sites.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Qualifications
Two plus years (4 preferred) of concrete finishing experience within Commercial Flatwork.

Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

Perks associated with this role
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather, it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position works outside at job locations, traveling to the field to work and supervise projects daily. This position will demand long periods of walking, standing, and working in all sorts of weather (hot, cold, and rainy days).

Position type, travel, and expected hours of work
This full-time field position requires travel to local job locations in and around Traverse City, MI. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working non-typical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during non-typical workdays and hours is also necessary.

Office Location
5101 Sawyer Woods Dr, Traverse City, MI 49685

About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete™ and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.

Kent Companies’ family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.

Kent Concrete
We deliver comprehensive, turnkey concrete construction services for customers nationwide. Our services include structural concrete, tilt-up concrete, concrete paving, curb and gutter, and concrete pumping. From the most complex cast-in-place structures to mission-critical facilities, our customers turn to us because they know we’ll deliver the horsepower and expertise to get the job done.

About our Northern Michigan Commercial Concrete Division
Our Kent Concrete division in Traverse City delivers comprehensive, turnkey concrete packages for our customers. Our crews perform a variety of scopes, including tilt-up, foundations, slabs, and cast-in-place concrete. With this team, you’ll have a hand in the projects that change your city skyline. Learn more about Kent Concrete by visiting concrete.kentcompanies.com

EEO Statement
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.