Superintendent - Geotechnical

The Geotechnical Superintendent is responsible for directing, coordinating and exercising functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of assigned projects within the area of assigned responsibility. This position directs the activities of crew workers on construction projects.  

This position requires extended travel to various locations throughout Ohio and surrounding states.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

Safety

In the absence of a full-time onsite safety officer, the superintendent:

Conducts weekly safety meetings and safety inspections

Reports and investigations into near misses

Reports and Investigates incidents and alerts Safety Director

Understands and enforces company safety policies

General

Supervises field forces, tradesmen, foremen, other trades and subcontractors/suppliers as needed

Plans, coordinates and directs the efficient scheduling of crews, equipment and subcontractors/suppliers to ensure high quality construction at a minimum cost

Maintains daily communications with project managers regarding status of jobs

Attends and contributes to scheduled corporate and project meetings

Ensures foremen and crew members clearly understand the daily job tasks to be performed and weighs this against expected goals

Analyzes performance and goals to ensure maximum efficiency control

Ensures the availability of daily backup plans

Oversees effectiveness and evaluates performance of project foremen and their crews

Expediently corrects work deficiencies by utilizing a high level of integrity aligned with the company’s core values

Inspects incoming material for quality, accuracy, completeness and contract compliance

Coordinates deliveries, placement and storage of materials

Participates in, and at times conducts, project owner meetings

Confers with subcontractors and suppliers engaged in executing work procedures interpreting specifications and coordinating various states of construction

Inspects work in progress to ensure project conforms to specifications and meets quality standards

Ensures all required project paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner

Required paperwork includes but is not limited to:

Daily reports on time, quantities, and cost codes

Daily production and unit cost reports

Accident reports

Project status reports

Invoice approvals (as required)

Field purchase orders

Time and materials sheets

Equipment time reports

Safety meeting minutes

Job meetings minutes

Communicates with other management staff

Encourages communication and ideas from field personnel

Consults and/or delegates and oversees daily JSAs to recognize the safety hazards associated with the daily tasks and educates crews of hazards

Appoints onsite SWPPP inspector and holds them accountable for conducting inspections per contract requirements

Reviews job costs with project manager on a weekly basis

Creates and maintains an ongoing punch list from beginning of project

Delegates approved duties and responsibilities to an assistant superintendent should the project require (see Assistant Superintendent job description)

Presents all field negotiations to project manager for approval

Maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the workplace

Presents professional behavior and appearance

Other tasks as assigned

Skills & Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Working knowledge of the following project components:

Earth Retention Systems

Slip Repairs

Beam and Lagging walls, Plug Piles

Deep Foundations

Drilled shafts

Secant & Tangent Walls

Micropiles

Auger Cast Piles

Rigid Inclusions

Helical Piles

Pile driving

Grouting

Shotcrete

Deep Dynamic Compaction

Mine Grouting

Proficient with computer software applications

Understanding of and ability to analyze and interpret contract documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Ability to conduct meetings and speak effectively before groups, clients, subcontractors and others

Ability to read plans, effectively use cost reports and schedule

Understanding and utilization of Best Practices/Lessons Learned using established lists, creating new practices and striving for continual improvement

Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere

Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers

30 Hour OSHA certification

First aid/CPR certification

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or construction management training a plus

5+ years' experience with managing projects

OSHA 30 Certification

First Aid/CPR

CCO (Certified Crane Operator) a plus

Rigging experience

DFI and ACI Affiliations preferred

Expertise in plan reading, planning and understanding of project specifications

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Equal Opportunity: 

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.