Superintendent Civil/Structural

Zachry Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Houston is seeking a Civil Superintendent to lead civil EPC activities on an industrial construction project.

You will partner with engineering and procurement to plan, schedule, and execute, while managing a large civil workforce and maintaining safety, quality, and productivity. The role requires strong communication with diverse stakeholders and relocation/travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Industrial civil project experience is required.
• Ability to manage large teams and budgets.
• Read and interpret construction schedules and advance work packages.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Relocation to project area as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering on design and construction planning.
• Oversee field construction, maintenance, engineering, and project support activities.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and ensure timely completion.
• Review cost reports and analyze to reduce costs and maintain productivity.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure work meets scope and specifications.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Assist in procuring equipment and materials and coordinate delivery.

Skills

Civil construction

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

IT skills

Travel

Education

Formal or vocational education

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Civil Superintendent plays a critical leadership and subject matter expert role in the engineering, procurement, and construction in regards to civil components of an industrial construction project. The position may assist with but not limited to: working with engineering in construction planning and engineering, working with procurement to ensure proper equipment, material are sourced and have the expected quality, work with construction planning in developing the schedule, construction plan, and advance work packages, and oversee all or a scope of civil construction activity. The position may manager a large civil workforce with supporting staff; and have budgetary responsibilities for that department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with engineering on design and construction planning
• Partner with procurement to ensure proper equipment/material are ordered, received on time, and to specification
• Manage field construction, maintenance, engineering, and other field project support activities
• Supervise the development of project schedules and monitor production to assure timely project completion
• Review costs reports and preform analysis to assisting reducing costs and maintaining productivity
• Establish project labor requirements and review the requirements with district and/or divisional management
• Conduct regular project inspections and advise project supervision of work progress, quality of work, and safety conditions requiring attention
• Coordinate work with subcontractors to ensure all subcontract work is within project scope and specifications. Administer project policies and procedures to subcontractors
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and client/owner representatives to isolate project problems and assist in developing solutions
• Regularly conduct safety meetings and provide assistance to supervision in addressing areas and conditions requiring attention. Continually monitor project to assure adherence to company and regulatory procedures
• Monitor project purchasing activities to assure quality material and timely delivery at competitive costs
• Determine the necessity of construction equipment and assure equipment is properly maintained

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working on industrial civil projects and as a subject matter expert for civil construction components of an industrial project.
• Confirmed experience of not just managing large groups but leading them to success
• Capability of managing a budget
• Must be able to read and manager construction activity to a schedule and to advance work packages.
• Excellent ability to effectively communicate with but not limited to: employment applicants, employees, peers, supervisors, customer representatives, and executive stakeholders
• Ability to work the required IT technical items including but not limited to: computer proficiency, MS Office applications, scheduling application, and the ability to learn and use proficiently other company applications
• Selected candidate must illustrate that they are a cultural fit and are aligned with the core values and vision of the company
• Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally
• Must be able to relocate or temporarily relocate to the project area during construction activity, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal or vocation education
• Certifications relevant to civil construction
• Former or current Zachry Group Employee

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Will talk and hear to communicate. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls, and tools. May be required to lift, carry and move up to 25lbs. Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including by not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Work Environment

Subtropical Desert Climate. Weather will range from warm to extremely hot and usually dry. Occasional cool days and rain. Will work at an elevation of +/- 1200 feet above sea level. Sand and dust clouds may be frequent. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. People standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Bells, whistles, and alarms.

Zachry Group is America's pacesetter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services in the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. It works with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Zachry Group operates 35 offices, with more than 20,000 employees working in more than 400 locations nationwide. Please visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.