Underground​/Earthwork Superintendent

General

Purpose:

Provide direct supervision of crews working on underground utility installation and site earthwork/grading operations. Coordinate all activities related to a construction project. Complete work ahead of schedule, within budget and within specifications.

Days and hours vary depending on the assigned project.

• Must be able to perform all duties required of a foreman position
• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Enforce company safety policy to develop culture of safety
• Plan for safety and train workers on safety
• Directly supervise and coordinate daily activities of Foreman and/or more than one crew
• May work with client in order to keep the project on schedule and under budget
• Ability to plan ahead and order necessary materials or equipment to maintain crew productivity
• Thorough working knowledge of specifications and how they impact the job quality and production
• Resolve contract disputes
• Document any change order request from client
• Recommend best practices improvement for production, performance, quality and safety
• Responsible for receipt of all deliveries
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, confirm there is no damage to the materials and verify quantities
• Document all damage to materials on packing slips, or photograph if necessary
• Understand specifications, blueprints, addendums and change orders
• Must be able to recognize any changes to work plans and track accordingly
• Perform minor job layout with levels, transit and string line
• Forecast goals and work ‘look ahead’ for job
• Lead crew, subcontractors and other supervision to achieve tight deadlines and production goals
• Check quality of completed work
• Direct and schedule the work of the job
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business
• Monitor productivity reports and corresponding payroll records
• Handle customer complaints immediately
• Monitor paper flow to ensure all document are accounted for, filled out completely and legibly and filed or distributed to the appropriate parties
• Ensure that proper safety equipment is available and being used properly
• Facilitate and/or conduct technical and safety training and send employees to appropriate training schools as needed
• Assist Human Resources and Project Superintendent by interviewing, hiring and training, appraising work performance and addressing complaints of employees in the field
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Other duties as assigned by Project Superintendent or Project Manager

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.

• Minimum of 5 year of experience
• Should have the same basic aptitude and interests as those working in the craft, being supervised plus additional reading, writing and math skills

• North Dakota:
  Sewer and Water Installer Licensure
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, and techniques relative to civil work including underground utilities, earthwork, and grading.
• Valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicles.
• Must possess strong communication and management skills
• Computer skills
  • Microsoft office (word, excel, outlook)
  • Complete timecards and daily reports
• Proficient in one or more craft areas
• Ability to work well under pressure and work within timelines
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s, ability to perform these operations using unit weight measurements and volumes.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Workers should be able to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards

• Supervise and delegate activities for up to two Foreman and thirty employees
• Carryout supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees’ addressing complaints and resolving problems