Construction Superintendent (NW Region) - JKL Associates

About the role

JKL Associates, a Division of PUSH, is a privately owned premier communications and power utility contractor with 50 years of experience providing telecom infrastructure. The Superintendent manages, oversees projects, provides direction, and mentors project Foreman and crews to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and profitability while meeting or exceeding customer requirements.

Physical and environmental factors include the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, perform physical tasks such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting, and coordinating eyes, hands, feet, and limbs for skilled movement. This role requires 100% travel and the ability to be away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed all safety, quality, and productivity requirements for assigned projects.
• Lead, direct, and mentor Foreman and crews to ensure on-time project completion while meeting financial and non-financial objectives.
• Manage staffing, including recruiting new talent, retaining existing employees, and promoting career advancement.
• Handle employee relations, including recognition, discipline, and performance evaluations.
• Recruit and recommend subcontractors for approval.
• Initiate and recommend training and cross-training for personnel to become experts in their field.
• Plan and schedule projects to meet or beat deadlines.
• Monitor project performance for productivity, safety, and quality, and resolve issues as needed.
• Review and approve daily time reports, invoices, purchase orders, and other required paperwork.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on construction equipment and report issues to the Fleet Manager.
• Report weekly equipment hours, miles, and other relevant 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, subs, 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.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to participate on a crew.
• Embrace new technologies and maintain a 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance (industry-leading coverage).
• Free Teladoc and no-cost care options.
• 401K with company match up to 3%.
• Competitive pay with weekly checks.
• Paid PTO and holidays.
• Bonus potential.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• Apprenticeship opportunities.
• In-house CDL program.
• Unlimited referral bonus program.
• Additional benefits available.