Project Superintendent

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Safety Lead to steward construction site safety, coordinate field crews and liaise with clients and subcontractors to meet safety and project goals.

The role requires strong communication, blueprint reading, and problem-solving under pressure on active sites. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of geotechnical field experience, vocational training or apprenticeship, and a solid understanding of safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Vocational or apprenticeship background in construction safety or geotechnical fields.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and plans is required.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and site compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assure all project and company safety requirements are met.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and daily JSA meetings.
• Lead site safety orientation for project workers.
• Monitor equipment inspections and take corrective action.
• Report incidents, near misses and good catches promptly.
• Coordinate safety concerns with client and subcontractor teams.
• Act as a strong safety leader at all times.
• Conduct and participate in safety audits.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate crew scheduling.
• Coordinate equipment and material deliveries to site.
• Supervise daily work assignments of site crews.
• Collaborate with field engineers and project managers.
• Record site activities and timecards in internal system (TIPS).
• Coordinate travel, lodging and crew expenses.
• Ensure quality control for installation reports and design requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Work under pressure

Coordinate people

Detail oriented

Read blueprints

Legal construction knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Vocational school / apprenticeship

Job description

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Chicago, IL, US

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assuring that all project and Company safety requirements are met.
• Conducting weekly safety meetings and daily JSA meetings.
• Conducting site safety orientation for employees working on a project site.
• Monitoring and completing equipment inspections reports and taking corrective action as needed.
• Reporting all incidents, near misses and good catches on job sites in an accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinating all safety concerns with site safety representatives of our clients, general contractors & subcontractors.
• Acting as a strong Safety leader at all times.
• Conducting and participating in safety audits.
• Attending all scheduling and coordination project meetings.
• Coordinating all equipment and material deliveries to the job site.
• Supervising and managing all daily work assignments of job site crews.
• Working effectively with Menard Field Engineers, Project Managers, and Construction Managers.
• Reporting all site activities and timecards on internal software platform (TIPS) daily.
• Coordinating travel of field personnel, lodging and approving crew expense reports.
• Quality control with respect to installation reports and specific design requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to read, understand and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Vocational school training, apprenticeship or other formal education preferred. Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical experience preferred and experience operating specialty equipment a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assess and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time on rough terrain.