Underground Utility Superintendent

Job Description

In this position, you will supervise the skilled trades crews and manage onsite construction activities (primarily underground utilities) for large, extensive Heavy Highway/roadway and site projects. You will also be collaborating with the project team, as this role is responsible for the overall coordination, pre-planning, and installation of the underground utilities on a project or projects with a major focus on Safety, Production, Quality and Profitability.

• Lead and manage Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.
• Be a leader for the Safety 24/7 culture of your crews.
• Assist the Project Manager/Project Superintendent in creating the project schedule.
• Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews.
• Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.
• Oversee costs associated with your work items.
• Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.
• Train / Develop team members for the safety and productivity of the crews

• Technical experience in complex underground utilities progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.
• (6+) years similar construction Field Management experience.
• Roadway/Highway experience is preferred and a strong plus.

• Proficient in line and grade (transits, lasers, etc.)
• Experience with shoring systems
• Experience with dewatering/sewer bypass
• Good understanding of specifications and blueprint reading
• Promotes quality work
• Understands hydrostatic testing/sewer testing
• Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activity's vitals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines.
• Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.