Earthwork Superintendent

Sargent; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Employee stock ownership plan

Profit sharing and paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401k with employer match

Employee stock ownership plan

Profit sharing

Wellness program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Travel expenses covered

Per diem

Weekly truck allowance

Job summary

A well-respected contractor in Ashland, Virginia seeks an Earthwork Superintendent to oversee various infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction supervision experience, a strong emphasis on safety, and a commitment to maintaining quality work standards. Benefits include competitive pay, travel reimbursements, and a supportive work environment within a stable company. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to manage teams effectively, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of and experience in Construction Supervision.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
• OSHA 30 hour training.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall on-site administrative and technical management on a construction project site.
• Supervise construction efforts to ensure the project conforms to design and budget.
• Conduct weekly safety training for employees.
• Plan, direct, and supervise field workers; enforce safety policies and conduct weekly safety training.
• Maintain project documents, submittals, records, and quantities; communicate production targets and progress to the team.
• Coordinate with different crews and departments; ensure quality control and compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills

Excellent supervisory skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of applicable safety standards

Ability to make timely and sound decisions

Earth construction knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Decision making

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Four-year Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred

OSHA 30 hour training

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

If you’re an Earthwork Superintendent, check out this opportunity to work with a well-respected, award-winning Contractor that puts their employees first with safety initiatives, great benefits and perks, a wellness program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan where you become part-owner in the company. Sargent is searching for Superintendents in the Richmond, Virginia area. If you have previous experience supervising crews in either an earth moving setting or pipe laying environment, we want to hear from you!

As a Member Of The Team, You Can Expect

• Great benefits – Including health insurance and HSA with employer match, dental insurance, disability, life, AD&D insurance, 401k with employer match, employee stock ownership plan, profit sharing, wellness program with incentives, paid time off, holiday pay, travel expenses covered and per diem. Foremen and Superintendents are eligible for a weekly truck allowance.
• Competitive pay – Based on your experience level.
• Great reputation – Sargent has won numerous awards for safety, excellence in construction, community involvement, and excellence as an employer.
• Stable and growing company – We can trace our history back to 1926 and have continued to grow and expand our business over the years. This stability is why so many employees are able to spend their careers here and retire comfortably.

In these roles, you will be travelling throughout the region to work on jobs related to infrastructure projects including landfills, airports, site development, and many others. Although these positions may require travel, Sargent pays for travel expenses including lodging, mileage, per diem for meals, and vehicle reimbursement – plus you will be home every weekend!

Sargent is an employee owned earthwork construction company that traces our beginning to 1926 in Alton, Maine. Today, with a team of over 500 employees work in seven states, specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional site preparation, landfill construction, utility projects and airports.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall on-site administrative and technical management on a construction project site, including the scheduling, coordination, supervision and safe work practices for all project activities, including Sargent and subcontractor personnel.
• Supervise construction efforts to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the design, budget and schedule constraints. Includes interfacing with the client, client representatives, inspectors, governmental oversight officials, other contractors, suppliers and field staff.
• Effectively plan, direct and supervise workers engaged in construction activities.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety policies.
• Create and reinforce a culture of safety that creates no questions as to how an item should be done.
• Provide safety feedback and coaching to foreman and crews.
• Ensure all subcontractors are following company safety policies.
• Maintain a constant awareness of all onsite safety hazards.
• Conduct weekly safety training for employees.
• Know the details of the job and have a deep thorough understanding of project resource needs one week to three months in advance.
• Understand and implement all construction aspects of the contract and the project procedures.
• Interpret and be able to explain plans for construction projects to foreman and crews.
• Maintain contract submittal files and confirm materials ordered, delivered and installed conform to approved submittals.
• Maintain contract documents and prepare and/or maintain record drawings.
• Mark work areas and contact Dig Safe to locate utilities present on the job site. Make sure that the Dig Safe markings are maintained and renewed as necessary.
• Eliminate/minimize resource and cost surprises.
• Ensure that crews have the best available resources at the correct time.
• Create and reinforce a culture of continuous production improvement in the field by identifying and implementing changes that improve productivity.
• Ensure the project team knows the production expectations and actual production on a regular basis. Alert the project team of any other relevant or important information, including any potential issues with customers.
• Manage subcontractors and provide feedback on subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate assigned work with work of different crews, company departments and other contractors.
• Create and reinforce a culture of quality work. Conduct and document quality control inspections.
• Investigate incidents and accidents and document the findings.
• Conduct evaluations of all employees supervised for more than 200 hours in a season.
• Represent Sargent Corporation in a positive manner in the community and to clients.
• Properly document the project. Maintain project quantity book and requisition quantity records.
• Record actual hours worked by reviewing and submitting time cards and other required documentation.
• Identify and develop field talent and mentor potential replacements for your position.
• When possible, resolve all personnel issues and problems at the field level. If necessary, contact Human Resources and/or Operations Manager to discuss items of concern.
• Support and demonstrate consistency regarding company policies.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with employees, subcontractors, clients, owners, and engineers.
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested by your supervisor.

Expectations

• Represent the Company professionally in a friendly and personable manner.
• Stay up to date with regulations and requirements by attending training classes and seminars, etc.
• Promote and adhere to Sargent’s Core Values:

Our purpose is to build, and to be faithful stewards of the Sargent legacy and the resources entrusted to us. Whether you are an employee-owner, a customer, or other business partner; whether measured in days, dollars, or distance; Sargent Corporation will manage every resource with the respect it deserves.

What We Value Above All Else

• Investing in People — The Sargent Culture is steeped in commitment to the well-being and prosperity of our family of employee-owners, and to meaningful relationships with our business partners and our communities.
• Honing our Craft — We deliver the talent, the passion, and the determination to provide productive and creative solutions to every project.
• Doing the Right Thing — even when no one is watching — Regardless of personal or financial consequences, we conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity.
• Winning in the Field — A philosophy that our executional spirit — driven by safety, dedication, and mutual fairness—will produce exceptional outcomes and a “win” for all involved.

Desired Education/Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED. Four year Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred; or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in Construction Supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• OSHA 30 hour training.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to simultaneously supervise a variety of items and people, which may change often.
• Ability to travel to visit work sites.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of earth construction (technology, equipment, methods), engineering methods and drawings, cost control and scheduling.
• Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills essential.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow and enforce all applicable safety standards at all times.
• Ability to make good, timely, and sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain neat, professional appearance on job sites at all times.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Stand or walk frequently and for long durations.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to use hands and arms to grasp, reach for, handle and assemble or manipulate objects.
• Lift and carry materials and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climb up and down ladders and other objects.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl in construction areas, including confined spaces.
• Rake, shovel, and dig with hand tools.
• Operate vibratory equipment such as tamps.
• 20/40 vision, with or without corrective lenses.
• Hear (naturally or with correction) on sites where the hearing of backup alarms or other sounds may be required.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties for up to 12 hours a day in hot and cold weather conditions.