Superintendent

peckham industries; Town of Kingsbury (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. is seeking a Milling/Paving Superintendent to oversee all aspects of milling and paving on construction sites in the Upstate New York region. The role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards while maintaining a safe work environment.

The ideal candidate will manage a team of operators, laborers, and subcontractors, enforce safety protocols, and coordinate with project managers to address issues and provide updates on progress.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of paving, milling, and grading operations.
• Ability to travel regionally and work nights or weekends as needed.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in coordinating crews, subcontractors, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise milling and paving activities to meet timelines and specifications.
• Lead and mentor operators, laborers, and subcontractors to foster teamwork.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality expectations.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct safety meetings and training on-site.
• Manage equipment, materials, and labor to optimize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and project managers with progress updates.
• Identify and resolve issues during milling and paving operations with corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of daily operations, labor hours, materials, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Milling operations

Paving operations

Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Job description

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “ family by choice ” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Position Description

Job Summary:

The Milling/Paving Superintendent will oversee and manage all aspects of milling and paving operations on construction sites. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe working environment.

Essential Functions:

• Dedication. Plan, coordinate, and supervise milling and paving activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications.
• Humility. Lead and mentor a team of operators, laborers, and subcontractors, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Focused. Conduct regular inspections and assessments of work performed to ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality expectations.
• Protect family and friends. Enforce safety protocols and regulations, conduct safety meetings and training sessions to promote a culture of safety on-site.
• Efficiency. Manage equipment, materials, and labor resources efficiently to optimize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Respect and engage. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project managers, providing updates on progress and addressing any concerns.
• Results matter. Identify and resolve issues that may arise during milling and paving operations, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Measurement. Maintain accurate records of daily operations, including labor hours, material usage, and equipment maintenance.

Position Requirements

Requirements, Education and Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant construction experience.
• Extensive knowledge of paving, milling, and grading operations, required.
• Must be able to accept out of town work and/or night and occasional weekend work.
• Extensive knowledge of survey and layout.
• Excellent leadership skills, attention to detail, communication, and ability to collaborate
• Must have the ability to multi-task and make quick and thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The actual rate or salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, and other legitimate business considerations, consistent with applicable law and the Company’s compensation practices.

Travel:

This position requires regional travel. It is anticipated that most of the work will be in the Upstate New York region, although a wider geographic reach could be expected.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position will be highly mobile and work in a very dynamic environment, depending on the time of year and operational workload. Heavy work includes moving objects up to 50 lb. or more. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff

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