Construction Superintendent

Job Brief

Our team is looking for an experienced Superintendents to manage our heavy civil construction projects. You will supervise your crews and subcontractors in order to ensure projects are delivered on time. As a superintendent, your job duties will also include detailed project reporting, allocating resources, and monitoring budgets.

This role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Superintendent on water/sewer pipe installation projects. It also demands excellent communication skills, as you will collaborate with various people, such as construction workers, subcontractors, and engineers. In order to succeed, it’s important to know how to implement quality, health, and safety standards onsite.

If you have the experience, are reliable, organized, and able to work well under pressure, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Acquire an understanding of the requirements of the project at hand
• Communicate with Project Managers to plan construction processes
• Follow any set performance goals, schedules, and contract deadlines
• Supervise staff and provide constructive feedback
• Complete detailed competent person reports, project progress reports, safety meetings, employee time cards, and many others as needed
• Implement safety based on OSHA, ANSI, and MSHA regulations as necessary
• Make sure that operators are greasing and fueling the equipment daily
• Track equipment hours and arrange for maintenance based on company policy
• Keep track of material stock and orders, and report to Project Managers if issues exist
• Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly
• Document on-site issues and collaborate with Project Managers about possible change orders and or solutions
• Foster relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, etc.)

Requirements

• Proven 5 years experience as a construction Superintendent (Heavy Civil Underground Utilities experience is a must)
• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Excellent understanding of reading plans, establishing line and grade for underground piping, understanding soil conditions and the effect they have on safety and compaction efforts
• Reliability, being organized, and time management are a must
• Ability to lead and inspire
• Comfortable with numbers and technology
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field; Master’s degree is a plus