Dam Superintendent

Position Summary

Directs activities of workers concerned with the construction of Houston Ship Channel Bridge by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Required Skills

• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction
• Procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules
• Covers supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays
• Confers with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within work force
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports
• Manages Foremen who supervise craft field employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this group. May also directly supervise non-supervisory employees
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management
• Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc. Ability to relocate as needed

Skills and Abilities

• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Demonstrate the ability and behavior necessary to lead others in accomplishing individual and team goals
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to work well in a non-structured environment
• Work as part of a team; ability to lead others

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a construction or engineering-related field preferred, or a combination of education and/or 7-10 years construction supervision work experience

Physical Demands

• Travel will be required to attend training and meetings
• Ability to sit or stand for entire shift
• Occasionally requited to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly