Construction Superintendent Trainee

ZipRecruiter; Winchester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling and blasting company is seeking a Construction Superintendent Trainee to join their entry-level leadership development program. This role involves hands-on training in drilling and blasting operations, with opportunities for future advancement. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or military veterans who demonstrate hard work, integrity, and leadership potential. The position requires travel within a multi-state area, and a competitive salary plan is included.

Benefits

Vehicle and fuel allowance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, vision benefits

Qualifications

• Recent college grads or military service members preferred.
• Dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators.
• Team-oriented mindset with competitive spirit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Construction Superintendent Trainee program and leadership development.
• Learn the trade from the ground up, including drilling and blasting operations.
• Travel within a multi-state area for training and responsibilities.

Skills

Safety and compliance knowledge

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Leadership potential

Effective communication

Team building

Education

Degree in Construction, Engineering, Mining, or similar

Job description

Overview

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome. In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and benefits.

We are excited to grow and offer opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

Salary: $59,800 plus vehicle and fuel allowance. Target incentives up to an additional $200 per week as you achieve deliverable milestones!

Opportunity

We are experiencing explosive growth and looking to build an even more robust pipeline of future business leaders. Our Construction Superintendent Trainee (CST) program is designed to introduce you to the drilling and blasting industry the MD&B way. Our CSTs join an internal Leadership Development Program aimed at building and developing a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to move into career paths toward future manager, supervisory, and leadership positions in support of the Company’s growth.

You will learn

• Safety and compliance as they relate to drilling and blasting operations;
• All aspects of drilling in both construction and quarry environments;
• You will build the skills and experience required to become a State licensed Blaster;
• Procurement and logistics related to drilling and blasting activities (materials, supplies, equipment);
• How QC efforts support project profitability;
• Project budgets and standards;
• Project supervision and leadership.

What we will need from you

Our geographic footprint is large (and growing), the pace of your professional growth will be directly related to your willingness to follow opportunities wherever they are presented. This means travel within a multi-state area (don’t worry, your meals and hotels are covered);

• You will be learning our trade from the ground up, which means laboring, drilling, and blasting. It’s a manual process, and we need you to be excited about all the steps;
• We work outside on varied terrain. All the time. And in all the weather. We’re not always happy about it, but drilling and blasting are rarely done inside (ok, never inside), and we get it done safely and on time. Did we mention, in all the weather?
• The CST program builds future leaders, and part of the process is an established roadmap for you. We call this a Development Plan, and you will be highly engaged in the success of this Plan. In fact, you own it. We will assign you a dedicated mentor to support you at all times, but the motivation to succeed is all you.

About You

This is an entry level leadership development position, and as such you are most likely a recent College grad with a degree in Construction, Engineering, Mining, or similar. You may also be recently separated from Military service and looking for an opportunity that will value your self-discipline and standards for safety and excellence. But honestly, this is not the only blueprint for success at MD&B. Dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world class team. Our leaders are good communicators, highly competitive (we want to win!), and can build teams through influence and building consensus.

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

Does this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!