Construction Superintendent - Grading

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Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team. Job Description: We have a need for a Grade Superintendent to manage work focused on earthwork and highway construction in the Richmond, VAarea. SUMMARY Supervise the skilled trade crews and manage onsite construction activities for parts of large, extensive Heavy Highway/roadway projects. Collaborating with the Project Engineer and Project Manager, this role is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Project, focusing on Safety, Production, and Profitability. Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, include: planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities may include assisting with interviewing and training employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Lead and manage 3 or more Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.
Set a Safety 24/7 culture for your crews.
Assists the Project Manager in creating the project schedule.
Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews.
Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.
Oversee costs associated with your work items.
Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews.
Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.
Education and Experience: Technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.
10+ years similar construction Field Management experience.
Roadway/Highway experience strongly preferred.
Skills and Abilities: Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activity's vitals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines.
Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.
BENEFITS Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan. Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Location:
Richmond, VA, United States
Category:
Construction And Extraction Occupations

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