Area Project Superintendent

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking an Area Project Superintendent to guide field construction activities, coordinate with site management, and ensure work progresses on schedule. You will study plans, direct field crews and subcontractors, and enforce safety practices in a plant operations or construction setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating materials, resolving workforce issues, inspecting progress, and maintaining quality control while developing team members and adapting to project

Qualifications

• Move through active construction and project site environments, including uneven terrain and varied surfaces.
• Position for inspection of work and access to materials, equipment, structures and work areas.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Understand and apply safety requirements and PPE for field conditions.
• Communicate clearly with crew members, supervisors, clients and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Order procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Confer with management to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications and schedules.
• Prepare and/or review reports on progress, material usage and cost, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Coordinate subcontractors to operate at a high level and meet Cajun’s expectations.
• Quality control and safety oversight on site.
• Development of employees and on-the-job training.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Area Project Superintendent will support and coordinate with jobsite superintendent and project management to direct construction activities in the field. Will study specifications to plan procedures for construction on the basis of starting and completion times, staffing requirements, and other variables for each phase of construction. Directs field personnel and subcontractors in executing work and the coordination of various phases of construction to prevent delays. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Order procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules
• Confer with management to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce
• Inspect work in progress to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules
• Prepare and/or review reports on progress, material usage and cost, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports
• Communicate and coordinate subcontractors to operate at the highest level and meet Cajun’s expectations
• Quality control
• Development of employees
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.