Field Superintendent

Gulf Management; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Management is seeking a Field Superintendent to lead striping operations and manage field personnel. The role requires ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget, with 75% travel to job sites.

You will coordinate with upper management on safety and traffic control plans while mentoring Foremen and overseeing daily crew activities. A CDL and safety certifications are required, and a strong focus on operational excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced communications skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math.
• Ability to manage time between two or more projects at one time.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and procedures.
• Ability to read a tape measure and plan documents.
• The ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results.
• Must hold current First Aid, CPR, AED and Flagger certification.
• Must hold current Traffic Control Supervisor certification.
• Must hold current Forklift certification.
• Maintain a current CDL

Responsibilities

• Be on job site daily to direct the crew to ensure they are meeting all job requirements, including performing the work safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Work with upper management, project management and/or safety to develop traffic control plans as necessary.
• Implement job specific traffic control plans on site.
• Work with new hires to utilize passport training system and progression program to promote cross training.
• Tracks scrap/rework costs on each job, and trains crew members on how to eliminate both in the future.
• Responsible for mentoring all Foreman to be able to manage their crew including completing all required paperwork and meeting deadlines.
• Attend pre-construction meetings as needed.
• Be available to address the needs of the crews anytime they are working which includes both scheduled and unscheduled phone and in person support during day and/or night work.
• Responsible for any required corrective action for crew members.
• Be familiar with Company Handbook, Fleet Policy and Safety Policy and oversee adherence of all company policies and procedures.
• Be proficient in Foreman Job requirements to be able to support Foreman in their job responsibilities or fill in as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring daily JSAs are performed and submitted electronically.
• Answer questions regarding daily timesheets.
• Record all installed quantities, batch numbers, and material usage correctly and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with on-site 3rd party contacts (Prime Contractors, Engineers, Inspectors, DOTD, etc).
• Interview applicants for open crew member roles.
• Any other duties assigned as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Math basics

Time management

Reading plans

Tape measure reading

Applying knowledge

First Aid/CPR

Flagger certification

Traffic Control Supervisor

Forklift certification

CDL

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to effectively execute all essential job functions. The Field Superintendent is expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. This role requires adherence to all company policies, ethical business practices, and equal employment opportunity standards. The qualifications outlined below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience necessary to successfully lead striping operations, manage field personnel, and ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This job requires 75% travel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the safety of all crew members inside the warehouse and on the job site by coaching, training, and maintaining and enforcing PPE rules and regulations.

• Responsible for reporting all incidents to Safety as per company policy.

• Member of the safety committee team and contributes on all incident investigations.

• Ensure that each crew member/driver completes pre-trip inspections of assigned truck and other equipment.

• Plans daily material needs for each job and works with Leadership on future needs for out-of-town work.

• Ensures all material for the day’s job is prepped and loaded.

• Confirms all crew members have required/proper PPE and are ready to depart the facility on time.

• Responsible for upkeep of vehicles for the crew (preventative maintenance adherence, cleanliness, etc).

• Be on job site daily to direct the crew to ensure they are meeting all job requirements, including performing the work safely, accurately, and efficiently.

• Work with upper management, project management and/or safety to develop traffic control plans as necessary.

• Implement job specific traffic control plans on site.

• Work with new hires to utilize passport training system and progression program to promote cross training.

• Tracks scrap/rework costs on each job, and trains crew members on how to eliminate both in the future.

• Responsible for mentoring all Foreman to be able to manage their crew including completing all required paperwork and meeting deadlines.

• Attend pre-construction meetings as needed.

• Be available to address the needs of the crews anytime they are working which includes both scheduled and unscheduled phone and in person support during day and/or night work.

• Responsible for any required corrective action for crew members.

• Be familiar with Company Handbook, Fleet Policy and Safety Policy and oversee adherence of all company policies and procedures.

• Be proficient in Foreman Job requirements to be able to support Foreman in their job responsibilities or fill in as needed.

• Responsible for ensuring daily JSAs are performed and submitted electronically.

• Answer questions regarding daily timesheets.

• Record all installed quantities, batch numbers, and material usage correctly and in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with on-site 3rd party contacts (Prime Contractors, Engineers, Inspectors, DOTD, etc).

• Interview applicants for open crew member roles.

• Any other duties assigned as needed.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills

• Advanced communications skills, both written and oral

• Ability to apply concepts of basic math

• Ability to manage time between two or more projects at one time.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and procedures

• Possess ability to read a tape measure and plan documents

• The ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results

• Must hold current First Aid, CPR, AED and Flagger certification

• Must hold current Traffic Control Supervisor certification

• Must hold current Forklift certification

• Maintain a current CDL

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 5 years or more of management experience

• Valid CDL B or above driver’s license or ability to obtain

• Due to insurance purposes, must be 25 years or older to be a company sanctioned driver

• Must have a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

• Satisfactory background check

• Available for days, nights, and weekends as well as on call as needed

• The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations