Excavation Superintendent

Edgewood Properties, Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site fitness gym

Housing and appliance discounts

Job summary

Edgewood Properties, Inc. seeks an Excavation Superintendent to lead the Excavation Department from our South Plainfield, NJ office.

You will manage day-to-day site improvements across multiple projects, review plans and schedules, and oversee Foremen, Operators and Laborers to meet budgets and timelines. The ideal candidate has extensive earthwork and utility experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate materials, equipment and subcontractors while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge of site improvements including earthwork, sewer, drainage, water, concrete, paving and utility installation.
• Experience in Multi-Family, Commercial/Industrial Construction is required.
• Ability to read and understand project documents, drawings, specs, contracts, RFIs, submittals and survey stakes.
• Thorough understanding of cost codes, budgets and scheduling logic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with computers and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site improvements for multiple projects.
• Review plans, details, specifications and project budgets.
• Direct Foremen, Operators and Laborers; adjust manpower to meet needs.
• Coordinate material deliveries and track production against budget.
• Ensure safety, conduct toolbox talks, coordinate with inspectors and authorities.
• Recruit and hire necessary manpower; attend required meetings.

Skills

Reading plans

Strong communication

Cost codes & budgeting

Scheduling

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company.

Overview

Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company.

With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation.

Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of 6,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years.

Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come on-board.

We're currently seeking a Excavation Superintendent for our Excavation Department.

This position will work out of our South Plainfield, NJ office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day management of site improvements for multiple projects assigned
• Required to review plans, details and specifications
• Have a complete understanding of overall project plan, schedule and budget for projects assigned
• Assign manpower and proper equipment required to meet job needs
• Oversee, manage and direct Foremen, Operators and Laborers for projects assigned
• Adjust manpower as needed to meet project needs
• Review project needs, schedule, scope of work and production expectations with Foremen and crew.
• Obtain Material lists and copies of PO’s for all required materials.
• Coordinate material deliveries to projects timely to meet project schedule, understand lead times for materials and potential impact to schedule.
• Coordinate with and provide updates to Land Development Manager (LDM) on project schedule.
• Track crew production, compare back to budget provided by LDM, report changes in schedule to LDM.
• Track material quantities used, compare back to budget provided by LDM, Report variations to LDM
• Coordinate equipment moves with dispatcher for projects assigned
• Coordinate with shop on required repairs, replacement equipment and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with Foremen and Dispatcher to ensure equipment is fueled and greased, minimizing disruptions in production.
• Prepare weekly fueling schedule and coordinate with Dispatch and Fuel Vender.
• Review daily reports prepared by project foremen
• Schedule and coordinate with EP Excavation subcontractors
• Verify subcontractor work complete
• Coordinate site logistics with Building Construction Team.
• Plan and coordinate snow removal and salting operations.
• Responsible for Jobsite safety
• Conduct Toolbox talks
• Coordinate with Governing Authorities and inspectors
• Assist in recruiting and hiring necessary manpower to meet EP Excavation needs
• Attend meeting as required

Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of site improvements including, earthwork operations, sanitary sewer, drainage, water, concrete, paving. utility installation, Etc.
• Must have experience in Multi-Family, Commercial/Industrial Construction
• Must have ability to read and understand all project documents including construction drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, cut sheets, survey stakes, etc.
• Must have a thorough understanding of cost codes, budgets, and scheduling logic.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective use of computers including Microsoft suite,

In return, we offer competitive compensation, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental and vision benefits, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match and a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement. Also includes on-site company fitness gym, discounts on housing and home appliances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.