Superintendent Construction Services

This position can be based out of Terracon's Lubbock, TX, Little Rock, AR, or Asheville, NC office. This position will require frequent travel to project locations (80% or more).

Job Description

This position can be based out of Terracon's Lubbock, TX, Little Rock, AR, or Asheville, NC office. This position will require frequent travel to project locations (80% or more).

General Responsibilities

Provide oversight to teams of laborers and heavy equipment operators performing environmental remediation construction services including the utilization of roto-tillers, track-hoes, dozers and the like. Prepare proposal and cost estimates, review and verify project cost reports and remediation construction services. Services may take place in the field on client sites or in the engineering project office. Provide oversight and supervision; guidance and instruction on the assessment of site conditions and issues that may arise.

May coordinate testing, remediation construction, scheduling and training of the staff.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide oversight on multiple project sites to skilled/certified and unskilled laborers and heavy equipment operators in the performance of remediation construction services.
• Prepare pre-construction, proposals and estimating phases of projects.
• Provide daily monitoring and progress of current and upcoming projects.
• Review and approve submittals for processing and contractor payment applications with Project Manager. Review cost reports to assure they reflect accurate quantities and work put in place.
• Monitor cost, including equipment, labor time and materials.
• Develop and maintain project schedule status and communicate with Department Managers, Project Managers and Office Managers on resource requirements and project updates.
• Plan, schedule and dispatch staff to project sites based on skill set, certifications, location, project and priority, in coordination with Project Manager.
• Regularly communicate with clients to provide up to date information regarding the company’s ability to meet expected project timelines, client needs for projects and project status.
• Assure any necessary permits and utility notifications are secured and any required inspections are conducted.
• Monitor testing and remediation construction services to ensure it is completed based on project plans and specifications; provide technical guidance and work direction.
• Maintain client relations and develop new client relations (pushing work/pulling work in).
• Provide training and development to staff.
• Attend and participate in project meetings, including client and subcontractor meetings.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• May provide assistance with testing services, as needed.
• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follow safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; ensuring an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentor others and demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage Approved Project Reviewers (APRs) on projects at their onset.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology and 6 years’ remediation construction experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years’ related experience.
• Experience as an equipment operator may be substituted for education.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience.
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products.
• Strong decision making/problem solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. CDL preferred.
• For Remediation Construction projects, TWIC and DOT medical card preferred.

Preferred Certification:

• Department of Transportation Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

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