Project Superintendent

Harrison Western; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (3)

Vision plan

Dental plan

8 paid holidays

401k with company match

Job summary

Harrison Western is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent for field operations in Lakewood, Colorado, to lead open pit and underground mining projects across the western US.

You will ensure safety, manage crews, schedules, and budgets, and promote the company safety culture while coordinating with field staff. The role requires 5+ years of underground construction/mining experience, scheduling ability, MSHA/OSHA knowledge, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years verifiable experience as a superintendent in underground construction/mining.
• Experience with MSHA and OSHA underground regulations.
• Ability to obtain ATF explosives possessor permit.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, technical specifications, and survey.
• Willingness to travel extensively to different jobsites in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety aligns with safety manual and client requirements.
• Construct projects safely per plans, schedule, and procedures.
• Lead crew and promote the company safety culture.
• Review timesheets and manage labor/equipment hours within budgets.
• Lead toolbox talks to communicate scope and goals.
• Schedule projects from award to completion.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and complies with requirements.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Leadership

MSHA/OSHA underground regs

Travel availability

ATF permit

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Superintendent

Field - Lakewood, Colorado

Department

Field

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$45 - $50/hr

Harrison Western was founded in 1968 and has provided superior design and construction services to the mining, and tunneling industries for over 50 years, as well as providing geotechnical and other unique services to civil projects. Additionally, Underground Infrastructure Technologies, LLC (UIT), a division of Harrison Western, is a full-service utility contractor specializing in trenchless technologies. UIT preforms wet and dry utility installations utilizing both trenchless technologies and open cut excavation to complete projects, large or small in multiple geographic markets. Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, we have completed over $2 billion in mining and construction development projects that range geographically from the Arctic to the Andes.

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent with open pit and underground mining experience for multiple projects throughout the western US. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, ability to provide guidance to project staff and who can ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations. We are looking for a driven individual who is looking for opportunities to learn and grow.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensures that site safety measures meet or exceed the parameters set out by corporate safety manual, safety plan, client requirements or any other authorities.
• Ensures that projects are constructed safely according to approved plans, specifications, schedule and applicable policies and procedures.
• Is a leader and mentor for their crew and promotes the company safety culture, goals and objectives.
• Reviews crew timesheets, manages the accurate reporting of labor and equipment hours, works within project budgets and schedules to achieve success.
• Conducts pre and post shift toolbox meetings to clearly communicate daily work scope and project goals to the crew.
• Schedule the assigned project from award to completion.
• Ensures equipment operation is performed safely and within company, client and regulatory agency requirements.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of verifiable experience as a superintendent in underground Construction/Mining. Experienced in both MSHA and OSHA underground regulations.
• Ability to obtain an ATF explosives possessor permit.
• Ability to create schedules using Microsoft project.
• Solid understanding of modern construction practices, equipment operation.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, technical specifications, and survey.
• Ability to adapt information and communication style to the audience.
• Skilled at promoting teamwork to establish consensus among team and stakeholders.
• Capable of identifying key issues and patterns in moderately complex situations and spotting new, less obvious solutions.
• Concrete forming/placing, experience a plus.
• MSHA trainer a plus.
• Ability to travel extensively to different jobsites in the United States

Compensation:

• Starting pay between $40.00-$50.00 per hour DOE
• Per Diem - paid based on location
• 3 Medical plans to choose from
• Vision and Dental Plans
• 8 paid holidays
• 401k with company match that is immediately vested

It is the policy of Harrison Western not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination. Harrison Western is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the HR department at [e-mail].