Project Superintendent (Heavy Civil)

Job Description

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:
A large heavy civil general contractor is looking for a Project Superintendent in the West Palm Beach, FL area. The primary responsibility is to manage a project by leading all crews and subcontractors to get the project completed safely, on time and on budget. This person will be one of the first key hires in a new, growing office for this company. If someone has experience estimating work, and then running the project site, that would be ideal. This company has a wide range of heavy civil construction offerings, so we're open to someone coming in with a range of experience from highways, roadways, bridges, to wastewater treatment facility build outs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety:
• Responsible for overall job safety as per the safety manual for the particular job.
• Insure that test holes are dug where required and marked out and proper protocol is continuously taken to avoid utility strikes.
• Report any damage or incidents on site to the Project Manager.
• Ensure that jobsite meets all OSHA standards including cleanliness.
• Ensure that everyone on the site is following all mandated safety protocols – AHA’s and Tool Box Talks.
Administrative:
• Submits daily time sheet each and every workday by 9am the following day.
• Ensure accuracy of time sheets and equipment logs.
• Assist Estimating department in developing estimates for future work.
Scheduling:
• Coordinate all work with Sub-contractors
• Coordinate all Utility requirements with providers.
• Schedule Labor and Equipment with Project Manager and Dispatcher each day by 1:00PM for the following day.
• Submit rolling two week look ahead, updated weekly to Division Manager & General Super
• Determine material needs for upcoming operations and complete take-offs for orders.Planning:
• Accurately plan for upcoming project operations utilizing varying techniques such as
securing site plans to office walls for productivity tracking, 4-week look ahead schedules.
• Review the Estimate Cost Report to determine required manpower and productivity per
operation to accurately schedule.
• Meet regularly with Project Manager and/or Project Engineer to review and coordinate
upcoming work and needs such as equipment, material, and subcontractors.Supervision:
• Supervises and ensures that all tasks are carried out by labor forces.QUALIFICATIONS:
• B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or related field with 3 to 5 years of related
experience. Prefer at least 3 years’ experience in a superintendent role on a contract with a
value of $10M+.
• Experience supporting excavation and piles or sewer or waste plants; or
• Experience in Heavy Construction (site-work, roads or environmental.)
• Must be capable of meeting deadlines, self-motivated, detail oriented; have above average interpersonal skills and have excellent follow-through capability.
• Verbal and written communication skills are essential to this position.
• Ability to performed effectively in a fast paced environment; able to accurately process written documents, perform duties in a timely manner, be highly organized and able to interface; communicate effectively with company, clients and field personnel at all levels.