Webber - Superintendent - Infrastructure Management

Job Description

Responsible for managing the day-to-day field operations to ensure the standards of the contract are met in a cost-effective, safe and efficient manner. The Project Superintendent holds overall responsibility for operations and maintenance of the project. Verifies work, interprets the contract, and gives direction on schedules and subcontractor work.

• Manages his or her Zone Superintendents to ensure completion of condition assessment of pavements, signs, guardrails, bridges, vegetation, tunnels, and other contract requirements.
• Directs and advises their Zone Supers. To determine the best approach (self-performance or subcontract) for bringing assets into contract compliance considering cost, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Sources and qualifies new subcontractors.
• Maintains operational and financial performance, conducts operational and financial analysis, and prepares performance information and recommendations for incorporation into the periodic reports to management.
• Serves as technical advisor to their Zone Supers and Subcontractors.
• Reviews work schedules received from Zone Supers checking budgets, timelines and safe operations once approved briefs PM. on scheduled work.
• Inspects in-process and reviews completed work with QC. to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Acts as a communication link between the Project Manager and operations personnel.
• Ensures direct reports are actively supervising, scheduling, and evaluating personnel.
• Coach direct reports on management techniques.
• Obtains, inspects, and controls fleet (maintenance, fuel cards, etc.).
• Manage, monitor, and control project assets and materials.
• Responsible for proper work reporting, timesheets, budgeting, and other systems.
• Prepares reports and correspondence as necessary.
• Ensures data in the MMIS is accurate.
• Reviews and works with the Admin. on customer service logs and ensures correct and timely resolutions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The Project Superintendent is expected to have 3-5 years of skilled trade/engineering experience including knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards, and specifications.
• The Project Superintendent should also have at a minimum 1 yr. of successfully leading and managing people.
• The Project Superintendent holds overall responsibility for operations and maintenance of the project. Verifies work, interprets the contract, and gives direction on schedules and subcontractor work.
• The Project Superintendent needs to have complete knowledge of the contract and the programs that drive the project (MRP).
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations.
• Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs, and field inspection equipment.
• Able to provide technical supervision and leadership to other staff.
• Read and interpret roadway, bridge, and structure plans and contract specifications.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Be an ambassador in implementing policies and procedures.
• Able to obtain Advanced DOT (or MOT if in Canada) Certification.
• Operation of heavy equipment as needed.

Education and Experience

• 3-5 years of skilled trade/engineering experience and 1 year of successfully leading people.
• Valid Driver's license with good driving record (Required).

Work Conditions/Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally stand and/or walk for short periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.

Work Environment

• Office and Field Environment in heat and cold.
• Minimal travel required.
• 24/7 Operations-Occasional holidays, nights, weekends are required.

Physical Requirement

• Reaching, bending, squatting, walking.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Work over and around water.
• Working from heights.
• Working in tight spaces.