Heavy Highway Construction Superintendent

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Founded in 1996, CMES, Inc. is a rapidly growing, privately held Georgia-based civil construction company. We are seeking to add a dedicated Superintendent to our team to support our continued rapid growth.

Overall, construction superintendent responsibilities include:

• Keeping track of project schedule/ progress

• Establishing and communicating daily expectations for the project.

• Ensuring compliance with safety, health, and quality standards

• Purchasing equipment and materials

• Helping staff members understand career progression paths. (Helping People Move Forward with Joy.)

• Overseeing cost

• Mediating on-site conflicts

• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs.

• Set performance goals and deadlines.

• Plan construction processes.

• Estimate costs and ensure the project is on budget.

• Supervise staff and provide constructive feedback.

• Plan inspections and obtain construction permits from local authorities.

• Implement safety and quality guidelines.

• Keep track of material stock and orders

• Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly.

• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies.

• Ensure all project documentation is in order (time, inspections, etc.)

Requirements and skills

• Previous experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar role

• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites

• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes

• Familiarity with CAD software

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to lead and inspire.

• Coordinating with subcontractors

• Updating General Superintendent and PM assigned to the project.

• These responsibilities may vary based on each project. When building your own construction superintendent job description, make sure to tailor them accordingly.

• Construction superintendents are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations on job sites.

• Organized and able to handle the pressures and stress associated with managing a construction project.

SUPERVISORY CONSTRUCTION ROLE

Construction superintendents must have at least a high-level understanding of various aspects of construction projects. Consequently, many companies hiring construction superintendents expect candidates to have several years of experience in a prior supervisory construction role (particularly ones fulfilled on job sites).
To become a construction superintendent, one must generally have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related subject such as construction management, engineering, or architecture. In the absence of a degree, one must typically have a significant amount of relevant work experience.

PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

It’s uncommon for professionals to become construction superintendents right out of school. Instead, they must accumulate on-the-job experience, preferably in management roles (although it will, of course, take time to qualify for these positions as well).

Necessary Training

Overseeing job site safety and competencies is a key responsibility for construction superintendents. Consequently, OSHA safety certificates can be valuable assets for professionals looking to demonstrate knowledge in this crucial area.

• 10-Hour and 30-Hour Cards / One key advantage of receiving certifications from OSHA, of course, is that OSHA is a U.S. federal government agency with certifications recognized nation-wide. So, if there’s a chance you might ever relocate, pursuing an OSHA certification (as opposed to a more geographically bound one) may prove wise.

• Competent in areas of construction to be able to identify compliance and or deficiencies performing construction related activities.

 Excavation
 Traffic control
 Fall protection.
 Equipment operations
 Confined space
 PPE
 Etc.

• Continuous leadership training

• Proficient Software efficiencies such as MS office, CAD and project management platforms.

• Scheduling platforms
Successful completion of a project requires the following to be in place.

• Structure, a blueprint of a workday allows for the Superintendent to establish his/her…