Sr. Superintendent

Sr. Superintendent

We are currently hiring for a Sr. Superintendent for a growing heavy civil contractor in Northern VA. This role requires extensive experience in concrete, site development (earthworks and utilities), and stormwater management.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage site employees by providing coaching and guidance and resolving any issues and concerns
• Coordinate the work of subcontractors and specialty sub trades, evaluate their performance
• Determine client requirements and communicate hiring needs to the Human Resources
• Oversee detailed look-ahead schedules
• Coordinate time-sheets submissions
• Participate in meetings with clients
• Manage materials/supplies ordering and receiving process
• Ensure regular inventories of equipment, tools, and materials are performed
• Ensure as-built drawings are updated
• Coordinate site mobilization and demobilization
• Ensure construction site documents are produced, maintained and filed according to procedures
• Participate in project completion & close-out

Maintain health, safety and environmental standards and laws by:

• Fostering respect for health & safety, and ensuring compliance among workers
• Ensuring all workers are trained based on the job site requirements
• Ensuring all workers are aware and following safe work practices
• Maintaining the records of trainings
• Conducting site orientations for the new hires
• Conducting weekly safety meetings
• Ensuring OSHA compliance
• Ensuring mandated fire and communications equipment is in place and available when necessary
• Ensuring PPE and safeguards are available, being worn and/or used properly, and being in a good state of repair
• Harmonizing the Health & Safety programs of the GC and sub-trades and adjust the programs accordingly
• Reporting all incidents and participating in incidents investigation
• Conducting Workplace Health and Safety risk analysis
• Coordinating work stoppages if necessary
• Ensuring emergency preparedness and conducting drills/simulations

Qualifications required

Education:

• Diploma/degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management/Engineering, or equivalent in experience

Certifications / licenses:

• Current Driver's Licence

Experience and Knowledge:

• Mandatory: 10+ years of experience in site development – earthworks, utility, stormwater management.
• Minimum 15 years' experience as a superintendent in civil construction
• Excellent knowledge of concrete, experience in large concrete pours and formwork
• Proficient in reading plans and specifications
• Impeccable safety record
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and policies to ensure compliance through reporting and administration

Health and Safety Required Training:

• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30

Core Competencies:

• An out-going team player
• Advanced communication skills both oral and written
• Accountability

Job Specific

Competencies:

• Advanced planning and scheduling
• Forward thinking
• Outstanding leadership and coaching skills
• Workplace health and safety awareness
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Personal credibility

Assets:

• Experience in data center projects
• Network: skilled craftsmen and foremen you can call upon to join our team
• Ability to speak Spanish
• Knowledge of French

Work Conditions:

• Mobility for various assignments within the DMV
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when necessary to deliver the project on time

Travel:

• Willingness and ability to travel to the site location(s)