Foundations Manager / Superintendent

PKF-Mark III, Inc.

Newtown (PA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus program

401(k) match

Graduated paid-days-off policy

Opportunities for personal career grow

Company ownership opportunity

Company vehicle

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Raises evaluated 2X per year

Job summary

PKF-Mark III, Inc. in Newtown, PA, seeks an experienced Foundation Manager/Superintendent with 10+ years in heavy civil projects, including bridges, deep foundations, drilled shafts, and marine facilities.

The role requires strong leadership, meticulous planning, and a steadfast commitment to safety on site. You will lead field crews, manage budgets and schedules, review job cost, ensure QA/QC, coordinate with subcontractors, and advance projects from foundation to completion while maintaining

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
10+ years' experience in heavy civil with foundations.
Ability to meet fast-paced schedules and shifting priorities.
Knowledge of OSHA/QA/QC practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead field crews with leadership skills and direct tasks.
Ensure all tasks meet safety standards and quality.
Provide forepersons with tools and materials for safe, productive work.
Monitor subcontractor progress and manage budget/schedule expectations.
Understand project specs related to your work items.
Track productivity and costs for assigned tasks.
Apply QA/QC to ensure high-quality work.
Oversee all construction activities on the project site.
Anticipate and respond to changes and challenges.
Submit required paperwork, submittals, and material tracking.

Skills

Foundation management

Heavy civil construction

Leadership

Safety

QA/QC

Budgeting

Blueprints and drawings analysis

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Established in 1969, PKF-Mark III, Inc. ("PKF") is an employee-owned corporation, which places substantial emphasis on self-performance to expand and distinguish itself as a premier general contractor with unique engineering, bidding, construction, and management capabilities not available in competitors.

About Us

PKF's project list includes significant bridge & roadway projects, water & wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, power plants, complex electrical systems, rail systems, foundations, and tunnels throughout New Jersey, Southeast Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

PKF offers employees rewarding careers in the construction industry. Priding ourselves on the quality of our workforce, the PKF approach is founded upon strong, collaborative efforts that ensure the sharing of ideas and the involvement of all stakeholders. As thought leaders in the industry, our team creates solutions that get the job done on time and done correctly.

Throughout its history, PKF's hallmarks of SAFETY, QUALITY, and ON-TIME CONSTRUCTION have been evident in our projects. Shaped by industry leading professionals, employee owners and highly skilled craft personnel, in all we do, we live by and strive to demonstrate "Excellence Built on Integrity."

PKF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Overview

We are seeking individuals with 10+/- years of Foundation Manager / Superintendent experience, ideally who are familiar with heavy construction, including: highways, bridge, and deep foundations involving drilled shafts, micropiles, H-piles, sheeting tiebacks all in and around marine and industrial facilities. Ideal candidates possess strong personal initiative, excellent planning and problem-solving capabilities, effective interpersonal skills, and an unwavering commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

Use leadership skills to motivate, assign, and direct all field crews on work tasks.
Ensure all tasks are completed with the highest level of safety.
Provide field forepersons with the information, tools, equipment and materials needed to complete their tasks safely, correctly, and productively.
Monitor and track subcontractor(s) progress, managing budget and schedule expectations.
Understand project specifications as it relates to your work items.
Understand productivity and cost tracking for work tasks assigned.
Utilize QA/QC processes to ensure that the quality of work completed on the project is of the highest obtainable level.
Responsible for all construction related activities on their assigned project site operations.
Able to recognize, and respond proactively to, differing site conditions, anticipated changes, and other unforeseen challenges.
Maintain a high degree of understanding with respect to the submission of all required paperwork, submittals, material tracking and document control.
Produce and deliver weekly safety reports.
Manage manpower needs for your project.
Contribute to construction designs including major pick plans, and work plans.
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, and other topographical and geographical data to plan projects.
Manage budgets, project cost, and performance with field personnel to track, control, and deliver successful results.
Review and understand job cost reports for all projects with major Foundations elements.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
Help track and submit claims for foundations items.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or related
10+/- years of experience managing and working in the heavy civil industry, with an extensive understanding of foundations type work
Ability to meet fast-paced, changing schedules and priorities
Keen awareness of industry recommended practices, OSHA requirements, equipment, and QA/QC
Microsoft Office proficiency
Valid driver's license
Local projects (within 1-2 hours)

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