Field Superintendent - Underground Utility

Sundt Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401K

Industry Leading Health Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Educational Assistance

Sundt Foundation program

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a dynamic Construction Foreman to manage day-to-day activities, supervise craft employees and subcontractors, and coordinate field work with the project schedule.

The role emphasizes safety, production goals, quality control, and cost management on complex projects, with opportunities for growth through progression from step I to Sr. level.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience in similar construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures.
• Understanding of construction scheduling and cost control and the ability to supervise employees and subcontractors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings, RFI review, and ensure quality control and safety responsibilities.
• Assist in equipment selection, construction methods, and sequencing of operations.
• Lead or participate in subcontractor meetings.
• Implement LEAN planning and daily risk management with project leaders.
• Enforce the project management plan (PMP) in the field and monitor costs.
• Oversee manpower, equipment, material, and subcontract activities to match the project schedule.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Scheduling & cost control

Safety culture

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manages day-to-day construction activities, including supervision of craft employees and subcontractors. Schedules field activities in coordination with the project schedule. Is responsible for safety, production goals, quality control, and cost control. May supervise one or more craft groups and/or scopes of work. This position includes three 'steps' (I, II and Sr.), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. Step II is used for employees with a greater level of experience and the ability to manage multiple foremen and/or crews, and subcontractors, or with experience on larger and more complex projects. Step II is used for employees with 3 years of experience in this position, or with experience on larger and more complex projects.

Job Summary

Manages day-to-day construction activities, including supervision of craft employees and subcontractors. Schedules field activities in coordination with the project schedule. Is responsible for safety, production goals, quality control, and cost control. May supervise one or more craft groups and/or scopes of work. This position includes three 'steps' (I, II and Sr.), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. Step II is used for employees with a greater level of experience and the ability to manage multiple foremen and/or crews, and subcontractors, or with experience on larger and more complex projects. Step II is used for employees with 3 years of experience in this position, or with experience on larger and more complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in or conducts review of shop drawings and design conflicts along with RFI review and implementation and manages Quality Control and Safety responsibilities as well as subcontractor coordination and oversight. Ensures the quality management plan is followed and verifies the quality of work being installed meets and/or exceeds Sundt' s expectations.
• Assists in or manages the selection of equipment, construction methods, and sequencing of operations.
• Assists with or conducts subcontractor meetings.
• Assists with or manages the implementation of LEAN planning.
• Conducts risk management analysis on a daily basis working with project leaders to ensure timely mitigation and documentation.
• Demonstrates competency in understanding the environmental control processes for the project and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Emphasizes a culture of safety throughout the project and ensures the safety plan is executed relentlessly. (This should be the first Key Responsibility).
• Enforces the project management plan (PMP) to ensure the activities in the field are consistent with the plans policies and procedures.
• Ensures project control activities and costs are managed daily and that appropriate actions are taken to ensure consistent deliverables and successful project execution. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility. Has an understanding of the change management process.
• On self-perform projects this position may acquire, develop and manage craft field team, including establishing and communicating performance expectations, providing positive and constructive feedback, determining training and development needs, and conducting on-the-job training to ensure relentless execution of the project. May conduct Individual Development Reviews.
• Oversees, directs, and coordinates manpower, equipment, material, and subcontract activities in accordance with the project schedule. Ensures the material management plan is followed as well as any change control processes required to administer contract processes required to administer contracts or purchase orders.
• Participates in business development and preconstruction activities as directed.
• Prepares and maintains a detailed schedule for specific areas of responsibility. Ensure scheduling, sequencing of activities and all changes are incorporated, developed, controlled, managed and communicated daily to the project team and actions are taken to ensure timely execution.
• Reviews the following for proper preparation and coding: Time Sheets, Quantity reporting, and daily costs. Completes all daily reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner, consistent with the Sundt Management System (SMS).
• Uses available reports to manage project scope and ensure the appropriate steps are taken to build the project successfully in the field. Understands and may participate in the development of the Monthly Progress Report.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience in similar construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures required.
• Understanding of construction scheduling and cost control and the ability to control and supervise employees and subcontractors is essential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
• Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
• Will work various shifts, including swing, night and weekend.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS

Sundt Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Sundt Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Sundt Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.

Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Sundt Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Sundt Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Sundt Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.