Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Superintendent coordinates and supervises the construction process from the conceptual development stage, through to final construction. The Superintendent ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
• Ensure sufficient deployment and productivity of work crews.
• Engage in open communication with Project Managers, Operations Managers and Division Managers and report any issues which could affect project plans.
• Allocate resources where appropriate to achieve project safety, schedule, cost, scope and quality objectives.
• Place orders and track the timely delivery of asphalt and aggregates for company operated and third party plants.
• Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, equipment and utilize corrective action to keep the project on time and on budget.
• Ensure payment in full for the contract price, including all accumulative charges and credits.
• Identify and execute best practices concerning the efficient use of construction materials.
• Plan work in an efficient and effective order, maximizing progress in a safe and timely manner.
• Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met.
• Oversee the performance of all sub-contractors, ensuring that work is completed on time.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Other duties as necessary.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Safety and Code of Safe Practices as well as the Fleet Safety Management Guidelines and Policies.
• Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Safety and Code of Safe Practices as well as the Fleet Safety Management Guidelines and Policies.
• Ensure all new hires receive their required orientation, and attend company designated training.
• Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring the timely arrival and participation of all crew members, and notifying employees of rain days, prior to the start of the work.
• Delegate tasks and accountabilities, instruct, supervise, lead and direct base crew.
• Liaise between the company and employees on a variety of employee related matters.
• Comply with relevant legislation regarding employee management, terminations and resignations.
• Handle and thoroughly investigate all employee concerns.
• Liaise with the Human Resource department on a variety of employee related issues, including employee development, recruitment, benefits, training, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensure consistent and fair application of the progressive disciplinary policy, as necessary.
• Other Employee Supervision duties as required.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, to adopt safety as a culture.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Review safe work plans/hazard assessments with crew prior to job commencement.
• Work with the Safety Director to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the company which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• Valid Driver License.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the construction field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably construction.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Working Qualifications:
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination, good depth perception and the ability to set controls quickly, precisely and repeatedly.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Use of personal protection equipment is required.
• Use of appropriate safety equipment is required.
• Be able to work overtime when required.
• Must have strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Communication skills; ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, contractors and the general public in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Pass Pre-employment drug screening and maintain compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Pass Pre-employment physical and medical evaluation.
• Must comply with the company’s Fleet safety Management Policy & Accountability to Safety Code of Safe Practices.
• Must comply with company’s Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy & Correction Policy.