Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Cook up crew production through directives given to foremen
• Maintain construction schedule while identifying and solving problems
• Order materials and schedule inspections as necessary throughout the process
• Ensure that ALL resources assigned are maintained, protected, secured and used
• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices and rectify job site hazards immediately
• Responsible for all employees and contractors adhering to company safety policies
• Collaborate with Project Management to create look-ahead reports
• Maintain clean, organized job sites and equipment
• Responsible for daily activities reports and tracking materials
• Maintain quantities and track job costs
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times
• Follow directions and instructions from supervisors
• Work in a variety of weather conditions, including temperatures ranging from over 85 degrees to below 40 degrees
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of heavy highway construction operations
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic understanding of estimating and job cost
• Familiarity with the materials, methods, and techniques relative to road/highway construction
• Knowledge of field safety
• Ability to supervise road/highway construction projects from general plans and instructions given, and to determine the proper amounts of various materials, tools, and equipment needed
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering plans
• Ability to communicate with others to convey information effectively
• Ability to understand project documents, including construction plans, specifications, material data sheets, safety data sheets, and other necessary information
• Ability to keep organized records and to prepare work and time reports
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources as needed
• Ability to use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects
• Ability to do physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
• Ability to perform frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to see and hear well (naturally or with correction)
• Ability to travel and work overtime, as requested

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is strongly preferred
• 5+ years of successful road/highway construction experience
• In-depth knowledge of road/highway construction projects, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and manpower
• Strong Viewpoint, and HCSS (HeavyBid) software skills
• Experience with construction scheduling programs. Preferably in Primavera P6
• Previous experience with Asphalt Paving, Grading, and General Construction
• Experience in managing City/Municipal/Residential road-building projects
• Project Estimating Skills
• Documentation of construction safety training
• Experience with daily operations cost tracking systems