Structures Superintendent- Heavy Civil

S&B USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid PTO

401k with company match

Training & career planning

Job summary

S&B USA Construction seeks a Superintendent for the MD/DC/Northern Virginia region. You will direct field construction activities and personnel, ensuring budget, schedule, and safety goals are met across projects with tight timelines and challenging conditions.

Responsibilities include planning methods, coordinating with Foremen, managing schedules with the Project Manager, and ensuring safety and quality standards while communicating with subcontractors and owners.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience on demolition, heavy civil and/or heavy highway projects in a General Foreman or Craft Superintendent role.
• Knowledge of crane and hoisting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all field construction activities and personnel to meet budget, schedule and safety objectives.
• Plan and supervise construction methods, sequencing, manpower levels and material quantities.
• Maintain project schedule and monitor critical path dates with the Project Manager.
• Communicate site issues to the Project Manager and owner; resolve field problems.
• Ensure subcontractors meet safety, quality and schedule requirements.

Skills

Field supervision

Crane & hoisting equipment

Reading construction plans

Leadership & decision-making

Job description

Superintendent - MD/DC/Northern Virginia

Fay is part of S&B USA Construction, a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions.Our team of experienced professionals demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and service on all our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Our innovative solutions and customer focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality.

Basic Position Summary: Direct all field construction activities and personnel to ensure that the assigned project meets budget, schedule and safety objectives

Responsibilities/Functions:

• Plans and supervises all activities including determining method of construction, sequencing, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment and work schedule
• Trains and manages Foremen from various trades and field administrative personnel
• Through assigned Foremen, manages the day-to-day activities of the construction operation
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, creates and maintains project schedule, plans, monitors and reviews critical path dates and milestone schedules
• Communicates site problems, conflicts, schedule and quality issues effectively to the Project Manager and owner
• Resolves field construction problems
• Maintains open communication between all subcontractors to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc. support project activities and project schedule
• Monitors Foremen & subcontractor compliance with project safety program requirements; ensures that weekly safety inspections and toolbox talks are completed; ensures that corrective measures are implemented
• Assists the Safety Department in performing incident and/or accident investigations and follow-up
• Understands all subcontractors’ scopes; assures subcontractors maintain schedules, and quality standards meet contract requirements
• Assists the Project Manager with subcontractor disputes, quality control and schedule coordination
• Works with the Project Manager and owner’s representatives to ensure work complies with drawings and specifications
• Supports the Project Manager in the negotiation of claims and changes
• Provides input to Project Manager regarding cost and schedule forecasts
• Assists the Project Manager with review (% complete) of monthly pay requests submitted by contractors
• Assists the Project Manager with Change Order review
• Performs project close-out and ensures punch list is completed in a timely manner
• Monitors staffing levels that contribute to EEO goals for minorities and females
• Mentors Project Engineers assigned to the project
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
• Ensure that foremen or self does daily recording of quantities, time and daily logs in Heavy Job.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of five years’ experience on Demolition, Heavy Civil and/or Heavy Highway construction projects in a General Foreman or Craft Superintendent position
• Knowledge of Crane and Hoisting Equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise small to midsized groups
• Good organization, multi-tasking, leadership and decision-making ability
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Ability to manage Pile Driving operations (H-pile, Pipe Pile, Timber Pile, Sheet Pile)
• Ability to form and place concrete.
• Ability to set up Deck Screed Machines.

Physical Demands** :**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required toCarry tools and equipment,climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction), stand; walk, (stand for long periods of time) handle, or feel; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground and is required to wear steel toed boots at all times.It is mandatory that the employee wear approved personal protective equipment.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Perform a variety of duties while exposed to outside elementsor confined spaces. Repeat tasks of short duration according to set procedures and evaluate information using measurable. Follow set procedures and standards.

What we offer** :**

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid PTO, 401k with a company match, training, career planning, and more.

Core Values** :**

Work Safely:Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People:Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity:Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions:Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity) national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact [e-mail] 412-471-4200 ext. 1032