Construction Superintendent (Heavy Civil / Underground Utiility)

Position Objectives and Responsibilities

Spiniello Companies is a privately held, national, full-service utility contractor. Founded in 1922, we are one of the few companies that fully self-performs all aspects of open cut and specialty pipe rehabilitation. Headquarters in New Jersey, we also have office locations in Maryland, Washington D.C., and California.

Responsible for management of construction projects

Manage the day-to-day field activities to ensure that the project milestone dates, and overall schedule completion dates are met

Required hands-on expertise in deep cut excavation, particularly for gravity sewer installations

Creating short-interval look-ahead project schedules to make sure that upcoming events are communicated and tracked

Lead planning and execution of complex bypass pumping systems for active utility projects

Ensure strict adherence to confined space entry protocols and safety regulations

Manage and oversee the use of slide rail systems and a variety of shoring methods

Coordinate implementation of engineered support of excavation (SOE) systems for high-risk environments

Supervise field crews in technically demanding, high-risk deep excavation operations

Apply advanced problem-solving skills to mitigate risks associated with underground utility construction

Align field execution with project goals specific to complex utility work in the DC region

Drive safety, quality, and productivity standards on projects involving challenging excavation conditions

Support project teams with technical expertise in deep excavation and utility installation strategies

Maintain a daily log of job site activities, timesheets, and e-mails

Responsible for client satisfaction, project quality, and cost control

Conform to applicable corporate policies, procedures, and ethical standards

Communicate regularly with PM’s, Property Managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and others

Interact with other various staff members to obtain support and resources

Managing and coordinating the work to ensure that it is constructed in a manner that is consistent with the contract documents and/or scope of work

Verifying that all work is installed in a workmanlike manner

Obtaining all required inspections

Ensuring all aspects of the physical work are fully documented, including red line drawings

Managing changes in project scope and ensure that the project manager knows of them

Managing the punch list to assure timely completion

Conduct weekly job site/safety meetings with all engaged subcontractors

Provide consistent feedback and reports to project team

Other duties as required

Enforce the company’s Health and Safety Program and push Spiniello’s safety culture

Conduct safety inspections and verification of safety compliance by all employees and subcontractors on job sites

Work with General Superintendent, foreman, and subcontractors to identify the planning of high risk or challenging tasks

Encourage all employees to become involved in safety and empower them to make safety conscious decisions

Position Requirements and Qualifications

5+ years' experience in commercial/building construction

OSHA 10 or 30 Trained, required

Proven experience in deep excavation and large-diameter utility construction

Required hands-on expertise in deep cut excavation, particularly for gravity sewer installations

Demonstrated strong knowledge of large-diameter utility installation methods and best practices

Strong knowledge and understanding and dedication of safety best practices.

Must be highly organized and efficient

Able to perform hands-on work with limited time at a desk

Attention to detail and a self-starter will be a requirement

Able to handle a wide variety of obligations during any given day

Must be willing to travel, work afterhours, and nights/weekends

Great people skills and a positive attitude will also be an attribute of the perfect candidate

Must be computer literate and capable of using MS Word, Excel, internet/email, and iPad/laptop.

Must be confident, energetic, possess proven leadership skills, maintain a calm demeanor in high stress situations

Recruitment Notice

Spiniello Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from search, recruiting, or staffing firms. Any resumes submitted by any search, recruiting, or staffing firms to any employee of Spiniello Companies whether via email, the internet, or directly, without a valid written search agreement for the applicable role and without prior authorization from Human Resources will be deemed the sole property of Spiniello Companies. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited submission or signed agreement in place with such firm. Firms that are not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.