Superintendent

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.JOB DESCRIPTIONThis person will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a construction project. The person will plan, direct and coordinate all crews and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and productivity metrics are achieved. This role is classified as safety sensitive.ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPELead by example that safety is the number one prioritySupervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of the project and crewsRead specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planningInspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are metLocate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipmentCoordinate work activities with other construction project activitiesConfer with project manager or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activitiesAssist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipmentTrain and develop crew members as deemed necessaryMaintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous mannerOther duties as assignedPERFORMANCE MEASURESSafetyQuality of productMeeting specificationsCOMPETENCIESLeading OthersWork StandardsContinuous ImprovementInitiating ActionAdaptabilityContributing to Team SuccessManaging Work (Time Management)CommunicationEDUCATION/EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED requiredMust have a clean driving record5-6 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction2-3 years of experience in managing and leading a teamCERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESQuality control analysisJudgement and decision makingMonitoringExcellent oral and written communicationDeductive reasoningTime managementReaction timePHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Keyboarding/typingAbility to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copyAbility to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentAbility to effectively verbally communicateAbility to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)Ability to use manual labor tools involved in constructionWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.