Project Superintendent

Forgen is dedicated to building a better future - for generations.

Location: Louisiana;
Texas

Position Summary

Responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and supervising of craft employees; material coordination; upholding and enforcing safety and policies and procedures. Responsible for the coordination and support of the subcontractor’s field operations.

Forgen Overview

Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values:
We Do What We Say, We Are Passionate About Our Work, We Are One Team, We Work Smart, and We Do The Right Thing.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and plan the day-to-day field activities.
• Supervise work performance and productivity of craft employees and subcontractors to ensure project rules, procedures, specifications, safety requirements, etc. are followed.
• Assist with selection and hiring of project craft personnel.
• Maintain daily reports such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence. Ensure that all daily field tracking reports are accurate.
• Assist in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, equipment requirements, etc. at least two weeks in advance.
• Ability to review and use project schedules to plan and direct field activities.
• Ability to recognize potential changes in scope or conditions.
• Enforce and adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Promote and support a positive Incident and Injury Free Safety Performance.
• Enforce and report all possible or perceived violations of local, state, or federal regulations or permits.
• Responsible for the safe and profitable operation, maintenance, and reporting of all assigned project equipment.
• Assist in training and mentoring project personnel to enhance the company and client goals.
• Recognize and assist in all company’s bidding opportunities to include sites visits, proposal writing, estimating, and scheduling.
• Perform additional assignments as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Ten plus years in Environmental Remediation, Heavy Civil, Deep Foundations, and/or Geotechnical field. Deep Foundations is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering, codes, standards, equipment, and quality control.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with ability to manage diverse teams and subcontractors.
• Skilled in resolving complex issues, training craft labor, and handling challenging situations effectively.
• Strong commitment to safety, ethics, and high-quality work, with a proactive and motivated mindset.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong communication and independent problem-solving skills.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive on behalf of company business.

Preferred Qualifications

• The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
  • Competent Person Safety Training
  • 8-Hour Supervisory Training
  • 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
  • First Aid and CPR

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or k conditions and demands may vary, with possible exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather. Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots, is required. Effective communication, tool use, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not…