Owners Rep / Superintendent - Landfill Remediation / Earthwork
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Join a highly respected and successful 30+ year employee-owned Industrial GC/EPC company offering an exceptional career opportunity for a Superintendent / Site Supervisor / Owners Rep on a Landfill soil/waste remediation project in Salt Lake City. Selected candidate will oversee earthwork and the on-site contractors in the environmental waste and soil remediation activities including soil and waste handling, contaminated material management, and groundwater-related work. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with directing and managing daily field activities related to earthwork, cut / fill operations, erosion, and waste and groundwater related management. Candidate will work closely with on-site Project Manager in managing the project. Project includes landfill solid waste excavation and placement, repository construction, capping systems, and earthwork. The selected candidate should have experience supervising grading, cut/fill operations, haul routes, erosion and sediment controls, and drainage features. Hiring manager is ideally looking for a candidate within commuting distance to the Salt Lake City area. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this career opportunity position.
Responsibilities:
· Direct and manage daily field activities related to waste excavation and placement, repository construction, capping systems, and earthwork.
· Supervise grading, cut/fill operations, haul routes, erosion and sediment controls, and drainage features.
· Monitor production rates, sequencing, and constructability to meet schedule and budget objectives
· Oversee environmental remediation activities including soil and waste handling, contaminated material management, and groundwater-related work.
· Ensure compliance with project permits, Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), work plans, and regulatory conditions.
· Coordinate environmental monitoring, sampling activities, and inspections with consultants and testing firms.
· Maintain accurate field documentation including daily reports, logs, and compliance records.
· Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for project managers, subcontractors, inspectors, and regulatory representatives.
· Coordinate subcontractor activities and ensure proper integration with site operations.
· Assist with planning and sequencing work, including short-term look-ahead schedules.
· Participate in project meetings and provide field input on constructability and logistics
· Responsible for taking care of company truck/trailer are maintained and in good working condition
· Responsible for maintaining and caring for company owned tools/material stock on-hand
· Provide guidance, direction, and coordination of all on-site subcontract work
· Assure development, implementation, and compliance with project specific HASP program, including emergency evacuation plan
· Assure compliance with Company HASP (Health And Safety Plan) program and accident reporting
· Assure Subcontractor compliance with all project safety requirements, including weekly safety meetings and reports
· Assure Subcontractor compliance with all subcontract requirements, including staff drug and alcohol policies; sexual harassment policy; hazard communication policy; EEO policy; etc.
· Assure compliance with all Company standards, systems, and practices
· Produce Daily Construction Reports (DCR’s), per ET standards with supporting photos to record daily progress and events
· Produce weekly subcontractor coordination meeting minutes and monthly project progress reports
· Interface with Owner’s on-site representative
· Present and conduct oneself in a professional, respectful manner in dealing with all parties, including:
· the Client; subcontractors, suppliers; professional service providers; government authorities, etc.
· Assure timely submittal of all reports, including timesheets and expense reports
· Assure project achieves schedule requirements and contract completion date
Qualifications:
· 5+ years as a superintendent of heavy earthwork experience with underground utilities installation
· 3–5 years of experience in landfill operations, environmental remediation, and/or heavy civil earthwork is desired, but not required
· Strong working knowledge of landfill construction and operations (waste placement, caps, liners, slopes, drainage) desired, but not required
· Familiarity with environmental regulations, permits, and remediation requirements.
· Experience supervising field crews and subcontractors.
· Experience with the construction of heavy concrete foundations and retaining walls
· Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
· Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and environmental work plans.
· Experience working on regulated remediation sites (RAPs, Brownfields, Superfund, or similar programs).
· Familiarity with geosynthetics (GCLs, geomembranes, geotextiles), earthwork testing, and QA/QC.
· OSHA 30-Hour certification (or ability to obtain)
· Field-based position requiring daily presence on active construction and remediation sites.
· Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
· Coordinate with PM and vendors/suppliers to assure timely delivery of all required materials/services to complete said work task
· Physically able to climb ladders, walk job sites, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
· Ability to develop work-around plans for delays due to weather or resources.
· Strong professional judgment and ability to manage priorities.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for scheduling; experience with Procore is ideal.
· Familiarity with Microsoft Project is a plus.
· Competent in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
· Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
· Proactive, organized, and skilled in supervising and motivating teams.
· After this project, willingness to travel extensively with a 12-day on/2-day off schedule.
· Must pass pre-employment motor vehicle background check, physical exam, and drug screening.
· Available for assignments across the continental U.S.
Benefits and Compensation:
The company offers a competitive compensation package, including:
• Base salary up to $145,000/year, based on experience.
• Up to 20% individual/company performance bonus.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 3% contribution to 401(k).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO), holiday pay, sick pay, and holiday bonus.
• Lodging, per diem, and vehicle assistance.
• Additional benefits to support your professional and personal well-being.