Superintendent

Posted 02 March 2023
LocationWest Palm Beach
Job type Permanent
DisciplineHeavy Civil
Reference4813
Contact NameJohnathan Brierley

Job description

Summary:
Metric are partnered with one of Florida's most-reputable heavy civil contractors in the search for a highly experienced Roadway Superintendent with a strong expertise in grading, earthwork, underground utilities, and paving. The position would be based on the Southeast coat of Florida.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee current and new project activities to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality of finished product.  Meet with Area Manager to review status of projects, set production goals, update job progress and address existing and potential issues impacting production.
  • Communicate with internal and external personnel to meet scope of work and production goals, resolve quality issues and address how to overcome potential barriers in meeting project deadlines.
  • Coach, counsel and train Grade Supervisors in effective supervision of Grade Crews and production operations.  Direct and guide Supervisors in crew member training, assist in identifying employees for additional training and promote cross training of personnel.  Educate and train Grade Supervisors and other personnel in quality production practices. 
  • Review job-related documentation, change orders, production reports, punch lists, etc., and communicate as appropriate.  Advise on job status, objectives, expectations and potential issues. 
  • Ensure efficient assignment of Grade Crews, equipment and materials needed for each project.  Proactively improve production through best practices and more efficient construction methods.
  • Determine effective equipment assignment to meet job production schedules and crew assignments, coordinate deployment and delivery of equipment between job sites; review/coordinate equipment condition, maintenance and repair needs with supervisors.
  • Review and provide information to Area Manager regarding billing discrepancies, invoices, change order estimated timing and costs, and assist in gathering accurate information for monthly accrual activity.
  • Provide consultation and advice when appropriate to internal and external personnel on technical, systems related or process-related paving issues.
  • Review crew training to accomplish cross-training on equipment, effective equipment maintenance and remedial operator training as needed.
  • Communicate and promote safe working practices and Company safety standards at all times.
  • Take action to handle the results of delays, bad weather or emergencies at construction sites.
  • Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations.
  • Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems.
  • Investigate damage, accidents or delays at construction site to ensure that proper procedures are being followed.
  • Perform projects and other duties as assigned.