Utility Superintendent

JOB DESCRIPTION This person will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of all crews. The person will plan, direct and coordinate the crews to ensure safety, quality and productivity metrics are achieved. The Superintendent will be responsible for supervising and coordinating activities for a utility crew on varying heavy civil construction projects. ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE Lead by example that safety is the number one priority. Supervises and coordinates activities of work crews engaged in activities relating to placement of wet underground utilities, such as laying and connecting pipe for water, sewer, and storm. Ensure efficiency and quality work relating to installation of storm drain systems, fresh water systems, and sewer systems Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities with other crews and contractors on a project Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planning Inspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are met Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities Confer with superintendent or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities Assist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment Train and develop crew members as deemed necessary Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner Ability to proficiently operate excavator, front bucket loaders, forklift and skid steer. Other duties as assigned PERFORMANCE MEASURES Safety Quality of product Meeting specifications COMPETENCIES Leading Others Work Standards Continuous Improvement Initiating Action Adaptability Contributing to Team Success Managing Work (Time Management) Communication EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required Must have a clean driving record 5 year of quality experience in civil construction working on underground utilities 2 years of experience in managing and leading a team CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Quality control analysis Judgement and decision making Monitoring Excellent oral and written communication Deductive reasoning Time management Reaction time PHYSICAL DEMANDS The 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/typing Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Ability to effectively verbally communicate Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.) Ability to use manual labor tools involved in construction WORK ENVIRONMENT The 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. Experience Required 5 - 6 years: Heavy civil construction work experience Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)