Structures Superintendent

Kraemer North America is currently looking for a Structures Superintendent to join our National Railroad Group. The Structures Superintendent is responsible for coordinating resources (manpower & equipment), managing, and directing the project foremen and crews, and staffing project labor requirements. The Structures Superintendent assists the PM and/or PE with preparing and updating project schedules, work activity planning (WAP), TEAM safety meetings, and coordinating subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient construction of projects. As a Structures Superintendent, you may be responsible for certain scopes of work on a larger project or managing similar scopes of work between multiple smaller projects. This position has direct profit loss responsibility along with the Project Manager for assigned projects. 

We value our people. We work safely. We provide quality and commitment.

We’re a believer in promoting from within; our success depends on our people, on you, to bring innovative ideas, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety and quality. In turn, we provide a family-focused atmosphere, comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation and growth opportunities to fuel your future.

Responsibilities 

• Monitor project progress, and ensure safe and quality products and/or projects are complete
• Responsible for craft labor hires, layoffs, and terminations
• Complete weekly equipment reporting
• Conduct daily and weekly site safety audits
• Set and achieve daily, weekly, monthly production goals (utilizing Heavy Job system)
• Complete daily diaries and documentation in Heavy Job
• Coordinate subcontractors; communicate issues and concerns to project management
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment
• Assist with interviewing, selecting, and training new employees
• Direct daily crew work
• Appraise employees’ productivity; recommend promotions or changes in status                     
• Assist in maintaining project cost control and efficiency
• Develop and maintain project or scope lookahead schedules
• Plan the work; determine techniques, materials, supplies, equipment, and tools to be used              
• Perform project set-up:  permits, licenses, office space, materials                                                        
• Perform project start-up:  mobilization, material, manpower
• Perform project close-out work activities
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
• Administer and ensure compliance with Kraemer safety protocols and assist with overseeing Quality Programs
• Coordinate the training of new employees
• Oversee daily TEAM meetings conducted by foremen
• Analyze and resolve work problems that may develop
• Work with the Project Manager and Project Engineer on determining formwork and falsework systems and methods
• Assist Project Engineer with reporting quantities
• Determine safe slope conditions, assist in formwork design, and activity sequencing
• Develop and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly goals to Kraemer crews
• Participate in weekly meetings with owners and subcontractors
• Maintain safe practices and procedures on the job site
• Mentor and develop project staff
• Be a steward of Kraemer with respect to the clients and subcontractors and suppliers that Kraemer works for or with
• Ensure compliance with EEO/Affirmative Action contract requirements
• Demonstrate leadership of Kraemer’s safety culture

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Working knowledge of applicable standards, specifications, codes, regulations, and laws
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy highway transportation, preferably bridge structures focus
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a structures foreman
• Steel erection experience desired
• Understand Alternative Delivery Contracts
• Experience in budget management
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively both internally and with Kraemer's clients and partners
• Demonstrate leadership skills

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan w/company match
• Profit Sharing
• Dependent Care and Health Care Reimbursement Plan
• Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Computer Purchase Program
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
• Company Phone and Computer

Base salary is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, market rates, internal equity and/or location.