Earthwork Superintendent Lakes Construction Co. Lakes Way Safe. Capable

JOB PURPOSE

The Earthwork Superintendent is responsible for the safety, quality, efficiency, and timeliness of the project. This position will provide on-site coordination for all phases of the project, including material, equipment, subcontractors, and labor. While there are specific responsibilities and expectations described below, it is essential that the Earthwork Superintendent be organized, possess good judgment skills, communicate effectively, and have technical knowledge.

• Assist Estimating with production rates, manpower needs, and equipment needs at the time of bid
• Develop, refine, and update the project schedule
• Complete knowledge and understanding of contract drawings/specifications
• Understand project costs and manage company assets
• Create and manage project documentation
• Coordinate project operations including subcontractors and material vendors
• Knowledge of all regulations to ensure all aspects of the project are compliant
• Provide leadership and maintain effective working relationships with the on-site staff
• Enforce Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Core values
• Develop daily crew lists and manage field activities to ensure project completion date is met
• Lead weekly foreman meeting
• Plan and develop two-week forecast to proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions
• Maintain regulatory compliance for projects
• Ability to interface and maintain good relationship with owners
• Regular travel to jobs in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania

• Education/Experience
  • Civil Engineering or construction-related degree preferred with no less than 10 years of progressive responsibility supervising Earthwork-focused construction projects
• Experience
  • 10+ years of Mass Excavation/Heavy Civil Site Development experience
• Requirements/Competencies
  • Ability to meet deadlines and driven to closure
  • Ability to read construction drawings and understand specifications
  • Ability to read and interpret Mass Excavation diagrams and formulate efficient earthmoving operations
  • Leadership and management skills, including the ability to make decisions with integrity
  • Experience dealing with subcontractors and vendors
  • Excellent written & verbal skills, attention to detail
  • Proactive, self-motivating, problem solver
  • Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required
  • Ability to plan and develop project schedule
  • Ability to understand direct costs of project
  • Basic computer literacy including the ability to use computer-related processes

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must have the ability to:

• Sit (or stand) for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally climb sloped earth and maneuver through uneven terrain
• Occasionally work in a variety of weather conditions
• Occasionally climb stairs, ladders
• Occasionally bend, twist, squat, and kneel

Foremen

• ESOP Company
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan

The Great Lakes Construction Co. is a 100% employee owned company. As an ESOP Company (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), our employees share in the success and profits of the company. We are not just looking for employees – we are looking for partners to contribute to our continued success. You will enjoy the opportunity to grow as an employee owner in a results-oriented atmosphere.

The Great Lakes Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment/promotion without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, GINA, or any other protected category. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.