Superintendent

North American Rail Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Rail Solutions is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead a dynamic team in a fast-growing environment, delivering projects on time and coordinating with engineers and subcontractors.

The role requires 40 hours/week with overtime, on-call, alternating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. Requires 3+ years supervisory construction and 5+ years railroad/heavy civil experience, with knowledge of FMCSA/DOT/FRA regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in construction/business management, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety and quality control policies among employees and subcontractors to ensure the project runs smoothly and on schedule.
• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, supervisors and others to determine project needs.
• Plans construction processes.
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• Maintain a daily diary of all activities and site conditions and manage the punch list and closeout process for the job.
• Provides front-line supervision of crew members and provides onsite feedback on their performance.
• Trains other crew members upon hire and welcomes the team.
• Monitor and report on project progress.
• Order the appropriate equipment and arrange for regular maintenance.
• Plan inspections and obtain construction permits from local authorities.
• Keep track of material stock and orders.
• Ensure the job site is safe, clean, and orderly.
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies.
• Comply with company and federal rules, policies, and procedures – wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rail construction operations

Regulatory knowledge FMCSA

Regulatory knowledge DOT

Regulatory knowledge FRA

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Time management

Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in construction/business management

Tools

None

Job description

North American Rail Solutions (NARS) is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead a dynamic team of employees in a fast-growing, fast-paced work environment. This position ensures projects are delivered successfully and on time, collaborates with engineers and subcontractors to determine projects needs, and oversees staff performance. The Superintendent I follows quality standards and ensures the safety and security of the construction site. This role must be available to work full-time (40 hrs/week) subject to overtime, on call (24/7), alternating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Major Responsibilities

• Enforce safety and quality control policies among employees and subcontractors to ensure the project runs smoothly and on schedule
• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, supervisors and others to determine project needs
• Plans construction processes
• Maintain a daily diary of all activities and site conditions and manage the punch list and closeout process for the job
• Provides front-line supervision of crew members and provides onsite feedback on their performance.
• Trains other crew members upon hire and welcomes the team.
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Order the appropriate equipment and arrange for regular maintenance
• Plan inspections and obtain construction permits from local authorities
• Keep track of material stock and orders
• Ensure the job site is safe, clean, and orderly
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
• Comply with company and federal rules, policies, and procedures – wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree in construction/business management, or equivalent work experience

Work Experience Required

• 3+ years of experience in a construction supervisory role.
• 5+ years of experience railroad construction or heavy civil construction.
• Experience operating heavy machinery

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FMCSA, DOT, FRA)
• Knowledge of rail maintenance and/or construction operations
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.