Superintendent (Local projects)

My client is a Denver-based heavy/highway general contractor constructing major road and bridge projects in Colorado since 1990. They are a known best value provider, has a deep, institutional knowledge of the local environmental and market conditions affecting highway construction in Denver. This knowledge allows them to minimize impacts to the traveling public while maintaining the schedule and delivering the maximum construction quality for the funds available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Form and lead an effective discipline team, delegating responsibilities and setting goals
• Develop and maintain open communication with crews, field engineers/coordinators, Safety, Quality, and clients.
• Assist in scheduling and determining manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and troubleshoot problems, correct inaccuracies, and implement cost saving measures.
• Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines for job and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
• Monitor job safety and provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure that technical specifications are being met.
• Assist with developing job schedules and three-week schedules.  Monitor job schedule and coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately.
• Advise project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc.  Assist in resolving such problems as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent
• Understanding of cost management processes, planning, and scheduling
• Experience working in a team setting and directing/reviewing the work of others
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• The physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions and move objects up to 30 pounds
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents