Grade Superintendent - IMC Treasure Valley

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

In this role, you will coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources on heavy civil construction projects of various sizes. You will manage day-to-day relations with construction crews and travel to various job sites as needed. You will supervise Grade Forepersons and will report directly to the General Superintendent. As a Grade Superintendent, you’ll see visible results of your work each day, playing an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

• Be the site safety champion: ensure the safety of all crew members and the public who may interact with the job. Follow and enforce company policies and procedures with all crew personnel and subcontractors.
• Hire, train, and mentor new employees: participate in the 30-60-90 Training Program. Promote continuous growth of employees.
• Work with other Grade Superintendents, Project Managers, Paving Superintendents, and Construction Manager to schedule crews effectively and efficiently based on business needs.
• Work with Project Manager/Estimator to develop and update project specific schedules.
• Work with Project Manager/Estimator and/or other Lines of Business to schedule projects, personnel, equipment, subcontractors, and resources.
• Prior to job startup, review with the Project Manager and Foreman the project plans and specifications. Participate in project handoffs and cost reviews.
• Assist Project Managers by providing feedback on job progress and identify changes to the scope of work and if change orders are necessary.
• Assist Project Managers by performing field measurements and determining sources. Check that job quantities & yield are correct.
• Understand and play active role in equipment transporting, scheduling, and utilization.
• Check daily cost sheets for correctness, compliance with estimated cost, and if over budget, find out why and report to Project Manager.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontract work and well as any necessary material testing.
• Participate as required in pre-bid and post-job meetings to evaluate performance and profitability of projects to ensure goals are attainable and met.
• Interface daily with crewsto ascertain their needs, problems, and job progress.
• Supervise and coordinate daily crew activities and review production schedules.
• Production performance: recommend methods to improve safety, production targets, equipment performance, product quality, and crew performance.
• Ensure crew timecards are turned in timely, coding is correct, equipment and labor hours are recorded accurately.
• Review Plans, Specs, Work Order, Contract Documents frequently to ensure compliance.
• Participate in project meetings with contracting agencies and customers.
• Communicate with customers, inspectors, and members of the public in a positive and friendly manner.
• Regular and timely attendance.

• Background in heavy civil construction to include excavation, underground utilities, grading, site work, concrete, and asphalt paving (5+ years).
• Strong background in construction, having progressed from a laborer to a leadership position, and possessing the ability to teach, coach, and mentor all crew members, including equipment operators, laborers, across various scopes of work.
• Ability to read project plans and interpret specifications.
• Skilled in managing all aspects of multiple construction projects at a time, including personnel, scheduling, and equipment (5+ years).
• Provide coaching, mentoring, feedback, and promote a safe working environment for all employees.
• Excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work well with a wide range of personality types.
• Proficient with computer programs and the Microsoft Office Suite and possess the ability to quickly learn new programs and applications.
• Have a valid driver’s license, the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, and have current US Authorization to work, or the ability to obtain prior to start without company assistance.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Proactive not reactive;
  Uses…