Superintendent

Wagner Construction Inc.; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagner Construction in Cheyenne, WY seeks a Civil Superintendent to supervise crews on heavy civil projects with emphasis on earthwork, grading and underground utilities. You will ensure safety, quality, and adherence to plans, coordinate subcontractors and field operations, and drive performance against production goals.

The role requires field leadership, blueprint reading, and a valid driver's license. Occasional travel and night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of superintendent experience in public works or heavy civil construction.
• Experience reading blueprints and engineering plans.
• Field supervision experience is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct in-field supervision of earthwork, grading and wet utilities.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, and field equipment to meet project plans.
• Maintain safety as front-line Safety Officer and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Supervision

Blueprint reading

Safety leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Wagner Construction has been in business since 1951. We have been performing construction services in a variety of different sectors including underground utilities, site development, forestry, commercial/industrial building, heavy civil, and transportation.

With diverse capabilities, excellent safety record and with employee's expertise at all levels, we are able to provide a broad range of services on accelerated schedules. Our hard work and safety orientated company has provided a reputation that allows Wagner Construction to be competitive in all markets in different regions.

The Civil Superintendent is responsible for providing direct in-field supervision of crews working on all phases of heavy civil construction for Wagner Construction, with a focus on earthwork/grading and underground wet utilities (piping). The Superintendent is responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. The Civil Superintendent serves as the front-line Safety Officer for the site/project and is directly responsible for the safety of his/her crew. In this role, the Civil Superintendent will direct the crew in grading and utility installation operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessing job priorities and assigning employees to appropriate job tasks across earthwork, grading, excavation, and wet utility installation.
• Providing input to the project team to identify key success factors, sequencing, and production goals.
• Providing technical expertise to evaluate piping quality and design intent; verifying line/grade, bedding, compaction, and tie-ins.
• Directing earthwork and grading operations including subgrade preparation, fine grading, and support of paving/structures as applicable.
• Recording a Daily Job Diary with production quantities, manpower, equipment, deliveries, and notable events.
• Keeping a set of as-built plans and maintaining accurate redlines.
• Understanding required productions, tracking progress, and meeting the goal while maintaining safety and quality.
• Submitting timecards and trucking reports/field documentation weekly and on time.
• Having signed Work Change Directive (or equivalent approval) prior to completing any additional or changed work from the plans.
• Coordinating equipment needs and ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are available for the planned work.
• Overseeing the work and making sure it runs smoothly and as per the project plan; coordinating subcontractors and other trades.
• Giving clear directions and coaching to crews to avoid repetitive mistakes, rework, and safety/quality issues.
• Making sure company rules, jobsite expectations, and housekeeping standards are followed by the crew.
• Holding a daily Safety meeting, monitoring safety orientations, and recording required safety documentation in a log.
• Ensuring that all client, State and Federal safety codes, requirements and standards are complied with within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Monitoring crews and subcontractor organizational structure, sizing, crew mix ratios, performance, and compliance matters.
• Advising the project team of status, issues, impacts, risks, schedule constraints, and cost influence factors.
• Reviewing and monitoring cost and man-hour budgets for installation activities and assisting with staffing, facilities, equipment, and tool requirement planning.
• Ensuring that all equipment is safe and ready for operation at all times; reporting damage, coordinating repairs/maintenance, and operating equipment when necessary for completion of projects.
• Performing labor incidental to the work as required and maintaining regular attendance and punctuality at the workplace.

Job Qualifications:

• 5+ years of superintendent experience within the public works or heavy civil construction industry, with earthwork/grading and underground wet utilities (piping) experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints/engineering plans and specifications.
• Field supervision experience is required; work includes field inspections and safety leadership.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Required Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques relative to underground utilities, earthwork/grading, and road/highway construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of field safety and ability to lead crews in a safe work environment.
• Ability to identify additional work not identified in the plans and specs and communicate needs promptly.
• Ability to read engineering plans and blueprints; understanding of grade/line, elevations, and project requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the crew, subcontractors, and project team.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in a number of diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily.
• Expected Hours: Hours will vary by job, location and season. Working a night shift may be required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Works both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to harsh weather conditions.
• Frequently performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as standing, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching; climb, balance, talk and hear.
• Lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries heavy objects, machinery and tools; ability to move and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Works around vehicles and machinery with moving parts and may be exposed to exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus; ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• May be exposed to loud noise.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.