Construction Superintendent (Midwest Region)

PUSH, Inc. · Eagle River, WI · 2 mo ago

On-siteManagementFull-time

About the role

The Superintendent is responsible for managing and overseeing projects, providing direction, and mentoring project Foremen and crews. The role involves assisting in all aspects of assigned projects and maintaining excellent working relationships with crews, foremen, subcontractors, customers, and engineers to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and profitability while meeting or exceeding customer requirements.

PUSH Inc. is a privately owned premier communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, WI, with 50 years of experience providing telecom infrastructure globally through a dedicated team.

Physical and Environmental Factors

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing skilled movement
100% travel, with extended periods away from home

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed all safety, quality, and productivity requirements for assigned projects
Lead, direct, and mentor Foremen and crews to ensure on-time project completion while meeting financial and non-financial objectives
Staff projects, recruit new talent, retain existing employees, and promote career advancement
Manage employee relations, including recognition, discipline, and performance evaluations
Recruit and recommend subcontractors for approval
Initiate training and cross-training for personnel to become experts in their field
Plan and schedule projects, taking action to meet or beat deadlines
Monitor project performance for productivity, safety, and quality, resolving issues as needed
Review and approve daily crew time, time reports, invoices, purchase orders, and other paperwork
Perform daily preventative maintenance on construction equipment and report issues to the Fleet Manager
Report weekly equipment hours, miles, and other required information to the Fleet Manager
Understand project contracts and abide by company, manufacturer, OSHA, and industry safety standards
Establish positive working relationships with crews, customers, and subcontractors
Maintain a daily log of project events
Manage documents and elevate change orders for approval in a timely manner
Approve subcontractors’ units, production, quality, accuracy, and inventory
Ensure accurate redlines/as-builts, production footage, and subcontractor management to keep projects on schedule and within budget
Pre-plan mobilization of crews, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and other project-related items
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Five years of supervisory experience within a utility construction setting
Demonstrated field experience with digging operations in city and rural areas around utilities
Experience operating equipment such as backhoe/loader, excavator, cable plow, and compact track loader, including various attachments
Valid Driver’s License; Class A CDL preferred
Ability to pass pre-employment screenings
Ability to motivate, mentor, and lead teams
Must work well with others and participate on a crew
Embrace new technologies
Positive attitude
Computer literate with experience using Microsoft and Google G Suite
Ability to read, comprehend, and prepare project-related work reports
Ability to handle stressful situations and workloads
Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills
Ability to multitask effectively

Benefits