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. This 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
• Dedicate to and responsible for 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
• 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 maintain 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
• Proficiency in construction scheduling and cost control

Benefits

At GHD, you will benefit from:

• Control over your career
• Innovative solutions and support from a multicultural workforce
• Opportunities to make a lasting impact
• Equal opportunity employment

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role requires 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.