Superintendent

About This Role

This role involves supervising skilled trades crews and managing onsite construction activities for a variety of large, industrial projects. Collaborating with the Area Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers, the Superintendent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the project, focusing on safety, production, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage several foremen on conducting work safely, productively, and with a focus on quality
• Set a Safety 24/7 culture for crews
• Assist the Project Manager in creating the Primavera P6 project schedule
• Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews
• Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews
• Oversee costs associated with 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent
• 6+ years of similar construction Field Management experience
• 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 activity’s vitals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines
• Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel
• Use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes
• Ability to assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others

Benefits

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

About the Company

Kokosing is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors, servicing a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Its services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted qualified technical personnel in the construction industry. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales, Kokosing is committed to its workforce.