Traveling Superintendent

GIBSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. Engineers and Contractors

Company:
Gibson & Associates, Inc.
Location(s):
Balch Springs, Texas, United States

Job Title:

Superintendent
Department:
Field Operations

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Directly responsible for overseeing the construction effort on roadway, highway, and heavy construction projects to ensure that all work is being constructed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and contractual requirements. This position may require the employee to travel depending on the location of the project. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with most of its work occurring throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida.

Company offers competitive salary, out-of-town accommodations, and daily per diem.

• Organizes and plans work activities with Operations Manager to develop the most appropriate sequence and to discuss the best means and methods.
• Provides overall onsite management of construction projects and coordinates with Foreman for day-to-day direction of operations.
• Provides technical assistance, interpretation of drawings and documents, quality control and serves as the onsite liaison for the company.
• Directly supervises and coordinates with the Foreman on assigned project to ensure that proper resources (labor, equipment, material) are in place for the timely completion of work.
• Reports to Operations Manager daily regarding the status of the project and upcoming activities.
• Coordinates schedule with subcontractors and ensures that all work conforms to the contract requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall productivity of the crew and subcontractors, efficient use of materials and equipment, and the contractual performance of the project.
• Assists in resolving construction problems and/or delays as required.
• Promotes and complies with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Reviews all contracts, specifications, plans, and project documents to ensure that the work is built to the appropriate standards and to satisfaction of the Owner.
• Takes responsibility for crew’s performance as it relates to company goals, safety audits, and compliance with policies and procedures. Takes corrective and/or disciplinary actions to address deficiencies and policy violations.
• Monitors quality of work being performed on a daily violations.
• Assists with jobsite orientation and mentoring of new workers.
• Coordinates equipment needs, ensures operators are qualified, and communicates maintenance issues with mechanics in a timely manner.
• Always maintains a dedication to safety by routinely holding safety meetings, enforcing safe work practices, and seeing that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel. Ensures that time sheets for labor and equipment are prepared and maintains detailed records of work performed with the appropriate quantities daily.
• Communicates with the Owner’s representatives and/or inspector to discuss project related matters.
• Coordinates with Owner’s representative and Contract Administrators to assist in preparing monthly estimates for work performed on assigned projects.
• Prepares accident and/or injury reports for any jobsite incident and ensures that all appropriate paperwork is submitted to the home office in a timely manner.
• Performs other related administrative tasks and duties as assigned by Operations Manager.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Familiarity with equipment, materials, and methods used in the construction
• Ability to communicate with others to convey information
• Ability to read and understand project specific documents including construction plans, specifications, material data sheets, safety data sheets, and other pertinent project information.
• Ability to keep organized records and to prepare work and time
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out
• Ability to work well under pressure and within established
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources as
• Ability to work with management to resolve and…