Superintendent (Grade/Roadway)

About the role

We have a need for a Roadway Superintendent to manage work focused on earthwork and highway construction in the Norfolk, VA area. This role involves supervising skilled trade crews and managing onsite construction activities for parts of large, extensive Heavy Highway/roadway projects. Collaborating with the Project Engineer and Project Manager, you will be responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Project, focusing on Safety, Production, and Profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 3 or more Foremen on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.
• Set a Safety 24/7 culture for your crews.
• Assist the Project Manager in creating the project schedule.
• Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews.
• Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.
• Oversee costs associated with your work items.
• Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling, and material needs for crews.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Assist with interviewing and training employees.

Requirements

• Technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.
• 10+ years of similar construction Field Management experience (preferred).
• Roadway/Highway experience strongly preferred.

Skills

• Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines.
• Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401K plan.