Superintendent

Dragados; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragados in Hawaii is seeking an experienced site supervisor to oversee civil/structural projects, including bridges and roadways. You will supervise a crew, coordinate equipment and materials, and maintain tight schedules while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in civil construction, strong reading/writing abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will work on challenging infrastructure projects with frequent coordination with project

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate in construction or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil, structures, and/or heavy roadways or larger scope of work.
• Structures and bridges construction experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to deal with problems involving several concrete variables
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises employees.
• Manage the coordination of all the site equipment, labor, and materials as well as program in time deliveries of material with Office Engineer.
• Constant contact with the PM to ensure schedule, cost, and production is met and to anticipate management required with other third parties.
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations
• Cost control, minimize unexpected costs and non-commodities in quality
• Attend coordination and production meetings with the PM to develop activities and amend possible problems related to structures.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Job description

• Lifting: Frequently lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment, sometimes weighing up to 50lbs or more. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, multiple time an hour throughout a shift.
• Standing: They often stand for long periods of time, sometimes all day, while working on projects. Must be able to stand for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
• Climbing: Work often involves climbing ladders, scaffolding, or stairs to reach different levels of a structure. Must be able to climb 30’ ladders. Must be able to climb 60’ stairs. Must be able to wear a 30lb harness and tool bags and climb concrete form work and rebar
• Bending and Kneeling: Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to perform tasks, such as installing flooring or working in tight spaces. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and crawl for up to 30mins at a time, multiple times a day
• Manual Dexterity: The position requires good hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate tools and equipment, and to work with precision. Must be able to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling throughout an 8-12hr shift.
• Vision: You need good vision to see clearly at varying distances, and to workplans and other documents. Must be able to see while using required safety glasses.
• Hearing: They need good hearing to be aware of their surroundings and to follow instructions. Must be able to wear hearing protection as needed
• Working Conditions: You may work in a variety of weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work an entire shift (8-12hrs) in any of the aforementioned environments
• Tools and Equipment: You must be able to operate a variety of tools and equipment, including power saws, drills, and other machinery. Must be able to use/operate small hand and power tools at to below shoulder height while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling. Tools will range from a few oz to 35lbs, and must be used throughout an 8-12hr shift
• Safety: You must be able to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Must be able to perform the aforementioned tasks while wearing a harness and or tool bags weighing up to 30lbs for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.

Description

• Directly supervises employees
• Manage the coordination of all the site equipment, labor, and materials as well as program in time deliveries of material with Office Engineer
• Constant contact with the PM to ensure schedule, cost, and production is met and to anticipate management required with other third parties
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations
• Cost control, minimize unexpected costs and non-commodities in quality
• Attend coordination and production meetings with the PM to develop activities and amend possible problems related to structures.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Certificate in construction
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil, structures, and/or heavy roadways or bigger scope of work
• Structures and bridges construction experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to deal with problems involving several concrete variables
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

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