Foundations Manager / Superintendent

PKF-Mark III, Inc.

Newtown (PA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus program

401(k) match

Graduated paid-days-off policy

Opportunities for career growth

Company ownership opportunity

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Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Job summary

PKF-Mark III, Inc. is seeking a Foundation Manager/Superintendent with 10+ years in heavy civil foundations to lead field crews across highways, bridges, and marine facilities in the Greater Philadelphia area.

You will supervise safety, QA/QC, scheduling, and budget management, ensuring the highest quality and on-time performance for complex foundation projects. The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree, OSHA awareness, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
10+ years in heavy civil foundations/related work.
Ability to meet fast-paced schedules and priorities.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and QA/QC.
Proficiency with MS Office tools.
Valid driver's license and willingness to work on local projects.

Responsibilities

Motivate, assign, and direct field crews on tasks with strong safety focus.
Ensure all tasks meet high safety standards and project specs.
Provide forepersons with necessary tools, material, and information.
Monitor subcontractor progress, manage budget and schedule expectations.
Understand project specs and QA/QC processes; maintain documentation.
Produce weekly safety reports and manage manpower for projects.
Contribute to design and planning, review survey maps and drawings.
Control project costs, track performance, and oversee on-site operations.
Inspect sites for conformance and address differing conditions.
Assist in claims submission for foundations work.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

QA/QC

Budgeting

Scheduling

Subcontractors

Field supervision

Documentation

Survey data analysis

Claims management

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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