Superintendent - Bridges & Highways

Responsibilities

• Cover and supervise civil construction projects from start to finish.
• Advocate safety as the top priority on the jobsite and enforce compliance with company and jobsite safety plan and policies and all safety-related regulations.
• Partner with Estimating, Division Management, and Project Management to supervise, direct, and coordinate management of construction projects, including direct liaison with owner, designers, and subcontractors to ensure efficient and orderly performance of the job.
• Develop and implement production plans with budget goals in mind.
• Aid Project Manager in preparing project status reports.
• Prepare or oversee submission of payroll to Payroll Department and all documentation required to comply with HR and Payroll policies and procedures.
• Resolve complaints and grievances within the work force with supervisory personnel and employees (with appropriate assistance from HR and Legal).
• Work with supervisory personnel and employees, engineers, architects, subcontractors, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to improve construction methods and resolve construction issues.
• Ensure construction schedules are adhered to by determining appropriate staffing levels and material and tool procurement.
• Update P6 schedule when necessary.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors to monitor their compliance with subcontract terms.
• Follow and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred; minimum of 8 years of relevant construction experience.
• Current knowledge and ability to apply relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and to present information to top management, owners, subcontractors, and other outside entities.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• People management skills.
• Leadership and management skills (see Superintendent Skill sets).
• Ability to travel required.