Superintendent

Peckham Industries, Inc.; Town of Kingsbury (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. in the New York region seeks a Milling/Paving Superintendent to oversee milling and paving sites, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with top quality and safety. You will lead operators, laborers, and subcontractors, coordinate resources, and maintain records. Regional travel is required; nights/weekends may be necessary.

The role demands 10+ years of construction experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and quality on projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience.
• Extensive knowledge of paving, milling, and grading operations.
• Willing to work out of town, nights and some weekends.
• Survey and layout knowledge.
• Strong leadership, attention to detail, and communication.
• Ability to multi-task and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise milling and paving activities.
• Lead a team of operators, laborers, and subcontractors.
• Inspect work to meet engineering standards and quality expectations.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct safety meetings.
• Manage equipment, materials, and labor resources to optimize productivity.
• Provide updates to clients, stakeholders, and project managers.
• Identify and resolve issues during milling and paving operations.
• Maintain records of daily operations, including labor hours and material usage.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

10+ years construction experience

Extensive knowledge of paving, milling, and grading operations

Job 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.

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 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.