Construction Superintendent-Environmental/Heavy Civil

About the role

GHD's Construction group is hiring an Environmental Construction Superintendent to oversee construction job sites throughout the United States. There are openings across all geographic areas within the continental US and an upcoming 3-year project in western Ohio. The role supports various types of projects including environmental remediation, earthwork, heavy civil, demolition, dredging/waterway, and general contracting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the site's H&S representative and Site Safety Officer to enforce the site and corporate Health and Safety Plans
• Review project hazards and participate in Job Hazard Analysis and incident investigation and reporting
• Perform pre-task planning
• Coordinate and plan field activities for craft and equipment resources
• Lead all aspects of work performance and productivity of crafts and subcontractors to ensure project rules, procedures, specifications, safety requirements, etc. are followed
• Ensure direct report timecards accurately reflect hours and job tasks (WBS coding) worked and are submitted timely
• Understand the project contract/scope and advise project management of potential changes (scope and conditions), potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc.; assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required
• Aid in planning work schedule, determining workforce levels, material quantities, equipment requirements, subcontractor scheduling, etc.
• Aid in selection and hiring of project craft personnel
• Responsible for training and mentoring direct reports and subcontractors
• Understand and use GHD’s cost control systems to improve job performance
• Dedication to and responsibility of GHD’s Safety Culture onsite
• Perform additional assignments as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of supervisor level experience with exposure to some or all of the following types of projects: environmental remediation, heavy civil, demolition, mining, dredging/waterway, and general contracting
• Ability to review and use project schedules to plan and direct field activities
• Ability to communicate with and direct a team composed of different crafts and subcontractors
• Ability to recognize potential changes and other project impacts and assist project management with notices and claims
• Has a working knowledge and understanding of project contract, specifications and drawings for assigned activities
• Proficiency in construction scheduling, cost control and ability to supervise large groups
• Possesses writing skills necessary to document project activities
• Effective communication with clients and subcontractors and maintaining liaison with other departments (i.e., purchasing, engineering, etc.) as required to support construction schedule
• Must have the solid understanding to be able to safely operate equipment and qualify employees

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Understanding of environmental regulations and compliance
• Experience with heavy equipment operation

Benefits

This role offers remote work on project sites with rotations home on a regular basis. Candidates can be located anywhere in the USA, but those located near or willing to relocate near western Ohio will be preferred.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role requires flexibility to work remote on project sites with rotations home on a regular basis.

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Company Information

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanization sustainable for generations to come.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.