Project Superintendent

Posillico Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance

FSA

Short- and long-term disability

Identity theft protection

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Posillico Civil, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a seasoned field leader for heavy civil projects valued at several million dollars. You will direct crews, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence through proactive planning and resource management.

The role requires strong communication, planning, and coordination with Owners, inspectors, and project teams. A BS in Civil/Environmental/Construction Management is preferred, and FDOT/public infrastructure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy civil field construction experience with demonstrated progression in field leadership on projects valued at $5M+.
• BS Degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Management Engineering preferred.
• Previous experience as a Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, or Superintendent preferred; candidates who can develop into Project Superintendent will be considered.
• Experience with heavy civil construction such as roadway, site work, underground utilities, excavation, structures/piles, environmental work, or water/wastewater infrastructure preferred.
• FDOT or other DOT/public infrastructure experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safety – Take primary field responsibility for jobsite safety and ensure work is performed in accordance with company, project, OSHA, and owner safety requirements.
• Field Operations & Production – Lead and supervise field crews and subcontractors to execute work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plans, specifications, and project requirements.
• Planning & Scheduling – Develop and maintain rolling two- to four-week look-ahead schedules in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Engineer.
• Cost, Quality & Project Controls – Review the project estimate and cost reports to understand budgeted labor, equipment, materials, and production expectations for upcoming operations.
• Coordination & Leadership – Meet regularly with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to coordinate upcoming work, resources, subcontractors, materials, and project priorities.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety management

Team coordination

Communication

Education

BS Civil/Environmental/Construction Management preferred

Job description

Overview

Posillico is Building for Generations.

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

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Responsibilities

• Safety – Take primary field responsibility for jobsite safety and ensure work is performed in accordance with company, project, OSHA, and owner safety requirements. Lead and reinforce daily safety planning, including Activity Hazard Analyses, Toolbox Talks, Daily Safety Huddles, utility locate requirements, and task-specific safety procedures. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite and ensure crews and subcontractors comply with required safety protocols. Immediately communicate incidents, damages, near misses, and significant safety concerns to project leadership.
• Field Operations & Production – Lead and supervise field crews and subcontractors to execute work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plans, specifications, and project requirements. Establish daily production goals and communicate expectations to Foremen and field personnel. Monitor actual production against planned and budgeted production rates and make adjustments to manpower, equipment, sequencing, or means and methods as necessary. Review upcoming operations in advance and ensure labor, equipment, materials, survey/layout, subcontractors, and access are coordinated before work begins. Coordinate survey and layout requirements and verify field work is constructed in accordance with project plans and contract requirements. Monitor equipment utilization and manpower to ensure resources are being used efficiently. Coach and develop Foremen and field personnel while establishing clear accountability for safety, quality, production, and execution.
• Planning & Scheduling – Develop and maintain rolling two- to four-week look-ahead schedules in coordination with the Project Manager and Project Engineer. Plan upcoming operations by reviewing project plans, specifications, schedule, estimate, budget, and field conditions. Coordinate daily and upcoming labor and equipment requirements with project leadership and company operations. Determine material needs in advance, complete or verify takeoffs as needed, and coordinate timely procurement and delivery. Coordinate subcontractor activities, utility requirements, inspections, and other project dependencies to maintain the project schedule. Identify potential conflicts, constructability issues, schedule impacts, and resource constraints early and communicate them to project leadership.
• Cost, Quality & Project Controls – Review the project estimate and cost reports to understand budgeted labor, equipment, materials, and production expectations for upcoming operations. Accurately track and communicate daily quantities, manpower, equipment, production, and significant field conditions. Work with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to identify cost impacts, extra work, changed conditions, and potential overruns or underruns. Ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable inspection/testing requirements. Review and verify daily time sheets, equipment logs, and field documentation for accuracy and timely submission.
• Coordination & Leadership – Meet regularly with the Project Manager and Project Engineer to coordinate upcoming work, resources, subcontractors, materials, and project priorities. Participate in project planning and progress meetings as required and provide clear, accurate updates regarding field status and upcoming needs. Maintain professional working relationships with owners, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel while protecting the company's contractual and operational interests. Escalate significant field conflicts, delays, design issues, safety concerns, or cost impacts to project leadership in a timely manner. Support estimating and preconstruction efforts by providing field input, production knowledge, and constructability feedback when requested.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy civil field construction experience with demonstrated progression in field leadership on projects valued at $5M+.
• B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental, Construction Management Engineering preferred.
• Previous experience as a Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, or Superintendent preferred. Candidates with strong field leadership experience and the ability to develop into a Project Superintendent role will be considered.
• Experience with heavy civil construction such as roadway, site work, underground utilities, excavation, structures/piles, environmental work, or water/wastewater infrastructure preferred.
• FDOT or other DOT/public infrastructure experience is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to plan work, lead crews, coordinate subcontractors, manage resources, and understand construction production and cost drivers.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced field environment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schedules, and project cost/production information.

Reports to: Regional Director

Business Unit: Florida Operations

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• life insurance
• FSA
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• identity theft protection
• 401(k)
• employee assistance program
• paid time off

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.

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