Construction Supervisor I/II

HukariAscendent Inc.; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

HukariAscendent Inc. in Piketon, Ohio invites applications for Construction Supervisor I/II to oversee field construction activities at a DOE environmental restoration site.

The role emphasizes planning, directing and coordinating work with a strong focus on safety, quality and contract compliance. The position is a 12-month assignment with opportunities to lead teams, develop training, and collaborate with senior management, client representatives and auditors while maintaining positive

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in a related field or equivalent with extensive construction experience.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and directing construction personnel.
• Ability to work safely under DOE/environmental restoration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and organize work to optimize staffing and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with contract, safety, quality and budget requirements.
• Direct and evaluate construction personnel; provide leadership and training.
• Oversee vendors, waste management activities, and QA/training programs.

Skills

Construction supervision

Staffing planning

Safety compliance

Hazardous waste handling

Independent decision making

Stakeholder communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Construction Supervisor I/II

Duration: 12 months

Location: Piketon, Ohio

NO 3rd party candidates/vendors. Direct applicants only.

Short Summary about Job:

This position will be filled at either the Construction Supervisor I or Construction Supervisor II level, based on the selected candidate’s education and experience. Working under limited supervision at a Department of Energy environmental restoration site, the Construction Supervisor assists and supports management in construction, construction support, and field engineering, and plans, develops, coordinates, and directs the activities of an assigned functional area.

You will plan, schedule, and organize work to make effective use of employees while ensuring compliance with all contract requirements, safety requirements, quality standards, and budgetary guidelines. You will maintain the staffing levels needed to execute the assigned scope of work, instruct employees on work methods and performance expectations, provide leadership and motivation, and be responsible for the direction, training, evaluation, supervision, and administration of construction personnel while maintaining positive employee relations. The role also assists with developing and updating plans, policies, and procedures and with preparing and implementing the approved construction program.

As a subject matter expert, you will apply diversified knowledge of construction and technical principles to complex assignments, make independent decisions to resolve problems and coordinate work, and provide comprehensive technical and functional support to the construction team. You will oversee investigations of waste management facilities, evaluate environmental waste transportation, treatment, and disposal vendors for acceptability, and develop and oversee quality assurance and training programs related to the handling of radioactive and other hazardous waste. You will interface with groups inside and outside the organization, including senior management, client representatives, auditors, design engineers, and specialized service providers; may deliver presentations to senior project management, carry budgetary responsibilities, and be assigned special projects; and will actively participate in Safety Work Groups.

At the Level II, the role additionally includes developing training for the construction team and may include supervising and coordinating the work of construction support engineers. At the Level I, the role includes training subordinate personnel and may include supervising and coordinating other construction support personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Construction Supervisor I: BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Construction Supervisor II: BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Diversified knowledge of construction and technical principles, practices, and methods, including advanced methods, techniques, and procedures, gained through progressive and varied construction experience.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and directing the work of construction personnel, including staffing, instruction, training, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to make decisions independently to resolve problems and plan and coordinate work.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to perform work safely in accordance with approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, and to ensure supervised personnel do the same.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other protective equipment to enter potentially hazardous areas (such as chemical, dust, fumes, mists, and heat stress conditions).
• Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently (lifts over 45 pounds require a two-person “buddy system”), and more than 20 pounds constantly, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
• Ability to walk extensively while carrying instruments, equipment, or tools, with prolonged walking/standing and repeated pushing/pulling.
• Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise, and areas with radiation and chemical hazards, and in weather and temperature extremes.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle in accordance with all safety and DOT regulations and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Typical experience ranging from 10 to 15 years.
• Experience working in an environmental restoration setting involving outdated and/or abandoned facilities.
• Experience with quality assurance and training programs for the handling of radioactive and other hazardous waste.
• Experience overseeing investigations of waste management facilities and evaluating waste transportation, treatment, and disposal vendors.
• Experience presenting to senior project management and interfacing with client representatives and auditors.
• Experience with budgetary responsibilities.
• Level: Construction Supervisor I or II, determined by the selected candidate’s education and experience. This is an exempt position.
• Work Environment: Environmental restoration work in outdated and/or abandoned facilities, with potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents, and hazardous and radioactive materials. May involve prolonged driving or riding in motor vehicles and working around moving equipment and heavy machinery.
• Potential Exposures: Temperature extremes, direct sunlight, noise above 85 dBA, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, asbestos, hydrogen fluoride/hydrofluoric acid, and nuisance dust, VOCs, and exhaust fumes. This position is designated as a HAZWOPER/HAZMAT/TSD worker.
• Radiological training may be required.
• The selected candidate must complete a fitness-for-duty (FFD) medical evaluation prior to starting.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.