Civil Superintendent

Sunstall Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CALTECCorp. in Southern California seeks an experienced Civil Superintendent to oversee field operations on an active construction project.

You will coordinate trades, manage the foreman through day-to-day planning, and drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site. The right candidate will have a strong civil background and the ability to supervise multiple self-perform and subcontracted trades, including earthwork, demolition, utilities, electrical, and more, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Strong civil construction background with site supervision experience.
• Ability to manage self-perform activities through a foreman.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades (masonry, concrete, utilities, electrical, HVAC).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field operations and schedule.
• Coordinate multiple trades and subcontractors on site.
• Establish and track look-ahead schedules and production targets.
• Ensure safety, quality, and inspections on site.
• Plan earthwork and demolition operations where self-performed.

Skills

Civil construction

Project management

Subcontractor coordination

Safety management

Job description

PositionSummary

CALTECCorp.isseekinganexperiencedCivilSuperintendenttomanagefieldoperationsonanactiveconstructionprojectinSouthernCalifornia.

Thispositionwillhaveoverallfieldresponsibilityforassignedprojects,includingmanagementofsubcontractors,coordinationbetweentrades,scheduleexecution,safety,quality,inspections,anddailysiteoperations.TheSuperintendentwillalsodirectlymanagetheCompany'sself-performoperationsthroughtheassignedforeman.Currentself-performscopesincludeearthworkanddemolition,withconcretedemolitionrepresentingasignificantportionofthedemolitionwork.

TheSuperintendentisnotexpectedtoperformtheforeman'sday-to-daycrew-leadrole.TheSuperintendentmustmanagethroughtheforemanbyestablishingtheworkplan,productionexpectations,manpowerandequipmentrequirements,andholdingtheforemanandcrewaccountableforresults.

Thesuccessfulcandidateshouldhaveastrongcivilconstructionbackgroundbutalsobecapableofmanagingtheentireprojectsite.Thisincludessupervisingsubcontractedtradessuchasmasonry,concrete,utilities,electrical,mechanical,andotherbuildingandsitetradesdependingontheproject.

Experiencewithconcreteandsitedemolitionispreferred.

PrimaryResponsibilities

OverallProjectFieldManagement

• Manageday-to-dayfieldoperationsforassignedproject.
• Maintainoverallresponsibilityforfieldschedule,safety,quality,coordination,inspections,andsitelogistics.
• SuperviseandcoordinateCALTECself-performpersonnelandprojectsubcontractors.
• Coordinatemultipletradesworkingconcurrentlyontheproject.
• Developandmaintainshort-termfieldschedulesandlook-aheadplans.
• Identifyupcomingconstraintsandresolvethembeforetheyaffecttheprojectschedule.
• Coordinatemanpower,equipment,materials,access,inspections,andinformationrequiredforupcomingwork.
• Conductorparticipateinsubcontractorcoordinationmeetingsandfieldplanningmeetings.
• MaintaincommunicationwiththeProjectManagerregardingschedule,manpower,cost,changes,inspections,andfieldconditions.
• Coordinateworkwithowners,inspectors,designprofessionals,utilityrepresentatives,andotherprojectstakeholders.
• Verifythatsubcontractorsareproperlystaffedandprogressingaccordingtotheprojectschedule.
• Holdsubcontractorsaccountableforcontractualrequirements,schedulecommitments,safety,quality,andcompletionoftheirwork.
• Identifyincomplete,deficient,ornonconformingworkandrequiretimelycorrection.
• Coordinatesequencingbetweentradestopreventconflictsandrework.
• Maintainanorganized,safe,andproductiveprojectsite.

Self-PerformEarthworkandDemolition

OnprojectswhereCALTECself-performsearthworkordemolition,theSuperintendentwillhavedirectresponsibilityforplanningandmanagingthoseoperations.

EarthworkOperations

Workmayinclude:

• Clearingandgrubbing
• Sitepreparation
• Excavation
• Massgrading
• Roughgrading
• Finegrading
• Trenching
• Backfill
• Moistureconditioning
• Compaction
• Aggregatebaseplacement
• Subgradepreparation
• Soilimportandexport
• Loadingandhauling
• Utilityexcavation
• Potholingandutilityexposure
• Erosionandsedimentcontrols
• Sitedrainage
• Preparationforpaving,concrete,andotherimprovements

TheSuperintendentwill:

• Reviewcivilplans,gradingplans,utilityplans,geotechnicalreports,specifications,andsurveyinformation.
• Developtheearthworksequenceandproductionplan.
• Determinerequiredmanpower,equipment,trucking,andsupportresources.
• Establishmeasurabledailyandweeklyproductiontargets.
• Givetheforemanclearproductionobjectivesandworkareas.
• Monitoractualproductionagainstplannedproduction.
• Trackexcavation,import,export,backfill,andaggregatequantities.
• Monitorlaborandequipmentutilization.
• Identifyproductionconstraintsandadjusttheoperationasnecessary.
• Coordinatesurvey,staking,elevations,slopes,grades,andcontrolpoints.
• Coordinatesoilstestingandinspectionrequirements.
• Verifyliftthickness,moistureconditioning,compaction,andtestingrequirements.
• Coordinatesoilimport,export,trucking,recycling,anddisposal.
• Minimizeunnecessarymaterialhandling,equipmentmovement,andidletime.

DemolitionOperations

CALTECmayalsoself-performdemolitionwork,includingconcretedemolition.

Workmayinclude:

• Concreteslabs
• Concretepaving
• Foundationsandfootings
• Curbsandgutters
• Sidewalks
• Wallsandmiscellaneousconcrete
• Asphaltpaving
• Sawcutting
• Hydraulicbreakeroperations
• Excavationassociatedwithdemolition
• Loadingandhauling
• Recyclinganddisposal
• Removalofmiscellaneoussiteimprovements

TheSuperintendentwill:

• Confirmdemolitionlimitsbeforeworkbegins.
• Reviewdemolitionplansandexistingconditions.
• Coordinateutilitylocating,potholing,shutdowns,andprotectionrequirements.
• Protectstructures,utilities,paving,landscaping,andotherimprovementsthataretoremain.
• Planequipment,attachments,sawcutting,trucking,anddisposalrequirements.
• Establishproductionexpectationsforthedemolitioncrew.
• Monitordemolitionquantitiesandprogress.
• Coordinatedust,silica,noise,debris,andpublic-protectioncontrols.
• Maintaindocumentationofdisposal,recycling,trucking,andquantitiesremoved.

Previousconcretedemolitionandsitedemolitionexperienceispreferredbutisnotrequiredifthecandidatehasstrongcivilsuperintendentexperience.

ForemanandCrewManagement

TheSuperintendentwillsupervisetheassignedforemanandself-performcrew.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Establishthedailyandweeklyworkplan.
• Providetheforemanwithclearlydefinedworkareasandproductiontargets.
• Confirmthattheforemanunderstandstheplans,schedule,andpriorities.
• Verifythatthecrewhasthemanpower,equipment,materials,access,andinformationrequiredtocompletethework.
• Monitortheforeman'sperformanceandeffectivenessindirectingthecrew.
• Reviewactualproductionagainstplannedproduction.
• Identifycausesofpoorproductionbeforesimplyaddingmanpowerorequipment.
• Coachanddeveloptheforemanwhenimprovementisneeded.
• Holdtheforemanaccountableforcrewperformance,attendance,safety,quality,andproductivity.
• Addressrecurringperformanceproblemspromptly.
• CoordinatewithCompanymanagementregardingstaffingordisciplinaryissueswhennecessary.
• Maintaintheproperdistinctionbetweensuperintendentandforemanresponsibilitieswhileremainingactivelyinvolvedinfieldproduction.

SubcontractorManagement

TheSuperintendentisresponsibleformorethantheself-performoperation.Thepositionrequiresmanagementandcoordinationofsubcontractorsperformingotherportionsoftheproject.

Dependingontheproject,tradesmayinclude:

• Masonry
• Structuralandmiscellaneousconcrete
• Undergroundutilities
• Asphaltpaving
• Striping
• Landscaping
• Structuralsteel
• Roughandfinishcarpentry
• Framinganddrywall
• Roofing
• Waterproofing
• Doors,frames,andhardware
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Fireprotection
• Low-voltagesystems
• Finishes
• Specialtytrades

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Reviewsubcontractorscopesandunderstandtheirfieldresponsibilities.
• Coordinatesubcontractormobilizationandsequencing.
• Confirmthatsubcontractorshaveadequatemanpowerandsupervision.
• Establishweeklyanddailyscheduleexpectations.
• Coordinateaccess,staging,deliveries,inspections,andworkareas.
• Resolveconflictsbetweensubcontractorsandself-performoperations.
• Verifythatprerequisiteworkiscompletebeforereleasingfollowingtrades.
• Monitorsubcontractorprogressagainsttheprojectschedule.
• Identifyscheduleslippageimmediately.
• Requiresubcontractorstoproviderecoveryplanswherenecessary.
• Identifydeficientorincompletework.
• Trackpunch-listandcorrectiveworkthroughcompletion.
• Coordinatetestingandinspections.
• Documentsubcontractordelays,manpowershortages,incompletework,andotherperformanceissues.

PlanningandScheduling

• Reviewandunderstandtheoverallprojectschedule.
• Preparedetailedthree-weekandtwo-weeklook-aheadschedules.
• Breakscheduledactivitiesintodailyfieldobjectives.
• Coordinatethesequenceofself-performandsubcontractorwork.
• Identifyrequiredsubmittals,RFIs,inspections,materials,equipment,andownerdecisionsbeforetheyaffectfieldwork.
• Trackactualprogressagainstplannedprogress.
• Identifyactivitiesaffectingthecriticalpath.
• Developfieldrecoveryplanswhenworkfallsbehind.
• CoordinateupcomingworkwiththeProjectManager.
• Communicateschedulechangesandfieldimpactspromptly.

QualityControlandInspections

• Understandapplicableplans,specifications,approvedsubmittals,anddetails.
• Verifythatworkisinstalledinaccordancewithprojectrequirements.
• Conductfieldqualityreviewsbeforerequestinginspections.
• CoordinateCity,County,special,soils,structural,fire,utility,andotherinspectionsasapplicable.
• Coordinatetestingagenciesandspecialinspectors.
• Trackfailedinspectionsandcorrectivework.
• Requiredeficienciestobecorrectedbeforeworkisconcealed.
• Maintaininspectionreadiness.
• Documentcompletedandconcealedworkwithphotographswhereappropriate.
• Coordinatepunch-listcompletionandprojectcloseout.

Safety

• Maintainoverallresponsibilityforfieldsafetyonassignedprojects.
• EnforceCALTECCorp.safetyrequirementsandproject-specificsafetyrules.
• Requiresubcontractorstocomplywithapplicablesafetyrequirements.
• Verifythatself-performforemenconductdailypre-taskplanningandcrewsafetymeetings.
• Planworkinvolvingexcavation,trenching,heavyequipment,demolition,trucking,publicaccess,utilities,andotherhigh-riskactivities.
• Maintainsafeequipmenttravelpathsandexclusionzones.
• EnforcePPE,silicacontrols,dustcontrols,trafficcontrol,trenchprotection,fallprotection,andhousekeepingrequirements.
• Stopunsafeworkwhennecessary.
• Correctunsafeconditionspromptly.
• Reportincidents,nearmisses,propertydamage,andutilitystrikes.
• Participateinincidentinvestigationandcorrective-actionplanning.

ExistingUtilitiesandFieldConditions

• Reviewavailableutilityinformationbeforeexcavationordemolitionbegins.
• Coordinateutilitylocating,marking,potholing,andfieldverification.
• Establishsafeexcavationproceduresaroundexistingutilities.
• Stopaffectedworkwhenunknownutilitiesorunexpectedfieldconditionsarediscovered.
• Protectutilitiesandimprovementsthataretoremain.
• Documentunknownordifferingconditionswithphotographs,measurements,andfieldinformation.
• NotifytheProjectManagerimmediatelyofconditionsthatmayaffectcostorschedule.
• Redirectcrewsorsubcontractorstootherproductiveworkwherepossiblewhileissuesareresolved.
• Donotknowinglyproceedwithchangedorextraworkwithoutappropriateauthorizationexceptwherenecessarytoprotectlifeorproperty.

EquipmentandProductionManagement

Forself-performwork,theSuperintendentwill:

• Planexcavators,loaders,dozers,skidsteers,compactors,breakers,watertrucks,haultrucks,andotherrequiredequipment.
• Matchequipmentandattachmentstotheworkandproductiongoals.
• Monitorequipmentutilizationandproductivity.
• Minimizeequipmentidletime.
• Coordinatefueling,inspections