Site Superintendent

About the Role

The Site Superintendent directs activities of workers concerned with construction of highways, pipelines, or other construction projects. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, an effective communicator, understands the technical aspects of the job, and has experience leading and building teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to OSHA/MSHA and H&K Safety policies.
• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction based on starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of the project.
• Assembles members of the organization (supervisory, clerical, engineering, and other workers) at the start of the project.
• Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• 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 the workforce.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to construction schedules.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used, and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR 3 years of related experience and/or training.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean driving record.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, especially milling machine, paving machine, roller, etc.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Problem-solving and priority-setting skills.
• Composure and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic internet and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) skills.
• Ability to fit test and utilize appropriate PPE as needed.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to the job).

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• OSHA or other relevant safety certificates.
• Experience in heavy civil and highway construction.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, and stoop.
• Frequently sit and climb.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and extreme heat.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Regularly exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health benefits.
• 401(k) savings and investment plan.
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
• Additional training opportunities including on-the-job, online through the H&K Academy, manufacturer-offered training, and more.
• Company-provided vehicle to meet job responsibilities.