Superintendent - Highway Lighting & Signalization

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a Superintendent - Highway Lighting & Signalization for its Civil Division.

Summary:

Direct field construction activities for multiple highway lighting projects and coordinate the efforts of project staff and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

* Create daily job reports.

* Identify improved methods to accomplish tasks and document best practices to share with others.

* Provide input to cost and schedule forecasts; verify work progress; perform project close-out and ensure punch list is completed in a timely manner.

* Recognize changed conditions and potential delays with respect to the contract and promptly notify the appropriate person.

* Plan and supervise all activities including determining methods of construction, sequencing, staffing levels, material quantities, equipment, and work schedules.

* Manage the day-to-day field activities of the highway lighting crews.

* Participate in the negotiation of claims and changes.

* Liaise with owner's representatives (engineering, estimating, and planning) to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.

* Ensure minority participation goals (DBE, etc.) are achieved on assigned projects.

* Review daily and weekly crew production in relation to original budget and resolve field construction problems (i.e., lack of productivity, work interference, nonpayment for work performed, etc.)

* Prepare for and attend project status meetings.

* Ensure the jobsite is always secure.

* Train and mentor project staff.

* Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.

* Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

* Assist with incident investigations and follow-up.

* Monitor craft and subcontractor compliance with safety requirements.

* Perform weekly safety inspections and ensure toolbox talks are performed.

* Document and ensure corrective actions are implemented as needed.

* Create and distribute 3-week look ahead schedules to key project employees and Field Operations Manager identifying items of work to complete and resources required.

* Communicate staffing and equipment needs in a timely manner to the Field Operations Manager.

* Coordinate with various crafts, Company departments, and other contractors to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc. support project activities and project schedule.

* Make good faith efforts to meet or exceed female and minority utilization goals.

* Conduct effective weekly meetings with contractors and owners, as needed.

* Responsible for ensuring quality workmanship is being performed on projects.

* Verify that products and methods used meet or exceed project specifications.

Essential

Skills and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering technology or construction management is beneficial but not required.

* 4 years' supervisory experience using similar construction methods, equipment, and tools.

* Ability to read and interpret construction documents.

* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

* Ability to effectively manage and resolve conflict.

* Advanced knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise large groups.

* Strong organizational, multi-tasking, time-management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

* Basic computer skills including Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, and HCSS.

Direct Report(s):
Project Engineer, Field Administrative Assistant, Foremen

About The Ruhlin Company

Founded in 1915, The Ruhlin Company thrives on a philosophy of partnership. For over a century, we've been turning our clients' visions into reality by truly listening to their needs. Our national reputation as a leader in construction services speaks for itself!

At Ruhlin, we offer a diverse range of services through our four key divisions:
Building, Industrial, Civil, and Structural. From building state-of-the-art bridges to managing complex construction projects in the healthcare industry, we are committed to excellence in every endeavor.

We provide a wide variety of construction services, including general contracting, construction management, design/build, owner's agent, and…