Senior Superintendent - Bridges & Highways

Responsibilities:

Brasfield & Gorrie, a leading General Contractor in the Southeast, is searching for experienced, traveling Superintendents to join our growing heavy civil teams to run large scale, multi-million-dollar projects in the road, highway, and bridge market sectors.

Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

Coordinate and supervise civil construction projects from start to finish.

Advocates safety as number one priority on the jobsite and enforces compliance with company and jobsite safety plan and policies and all safety-related regulations

Partners with Estimating, Division Management and Project Management to supervise, direct, and coordinate management of construction projects, including direct liaison with owner, designers, and subcontractors to ensure efficient and orderly performance of the job

Develops and implements production plans with budget goals in mind

Assists Project Manager in the preparation of project status reports

Responsible for daily reports, progress reports, compliance reports and logs

Oversees the review of plans and drawings in accordance with contract documents and the coordination of shop drawings

Procures tools and materials needed for the project to ensure availability according to the work schedule

Determines staffing levels and timing considering building methodology as well as the availability of tools and equipment for each phase of the construction project

Recruits, hires and directs the work of all company onsite field personnel in accordance with HR processes and procedures

Prepares or oversees submission of payroll to Payroll Department and all documentation required to comply with HR and Payroll policies and procedures

Confers with supervisory personnel and employees (with appropriate assistance from HR and Legal) to resolve complaints and grievances within the work force

Works with supervisory personnel and employees, engineers, architects, subcontractors, inspectors, and supplier of tools and materials to improve construction methods and resolve construction issues

Ensures construction schedules are adhered to by determining appropriate staffing levels and material and tool procurement

Update P6 schedule when necessary

Supervises and coordinates subcontractors to monitor their compliance with subcontract terms

Follows and enforces company policies and procedures

Coordinates and oversees regulatory inspections

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience:

Education/Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred; minimum of 7-10 years of relevant construction supervisory role in heavy civil construction environment.

Proven experience in highway/bridge construction.

Experience in all aspects of civil construction management including earthwork, underground utilities, paving and concrete structures.

Strong knowledge of civil construction processes, techniques, and materials.

Experience working with the DOT, MTA, and USACE on aspects of heavy civil construction such as utility/ concrete/ structural steel preferred.

Current knowledge and ability to apply relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA

Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and to present information to top management, owners, subcontractors, and other outside entities

Professional attitude and appearance

People management skills

Leadership and management skills (see Superintendent Skill sets)

Must be able to travel frequently by car and air to jobsites and prospective jobsites throughout the United States and to work out of town for significant periods of time when the job requires onsite supervision

Must be able to traverse construction jobsites in all kinds of work environments and weather to review work in progress, examine quality of work, and troubleshoot issues

Physical Requirements

Works significant portion of day outside on construction site

Must be able to stand for long periods and work at heights

Must be able to work in all types of weather (including exposure to extremes of hot and cold) and in all kinds of work environments

Able to lift/move up to 70 pounds

Able to stand; crawl; climb ladders & stairs; balance; stoop and kneel; etc (physical activities associated with construction sites)

Must be able to withstand for long periods of time noise, fumes, airborne particles, etc. associated with construction sites

Valid driver’s license

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Permanent