Superintendent/Foreman (Utilities)

Veit & Company, Inc; Field (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Veit & Company, Inc in New Mexico is seeking a Superintendent/Foreman to manage daily site activities. This role ensures projects are constructed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position involves coordinating subcontractors, conducting safety meetings, and maintaining logs for project compliance.

Benefits include a 401(k) plan and Employee Assistance Program for union workers.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience and/or training.
• OSHA 10-hour (preferred), OSHA 30-hour, HAZWOPER certifications are preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site activities and ensure projects are constructed safely.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors and monitor their work.
• Conduct daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Written and oral communication

Mathematical competency

Education

2-5 years related experience or equivalent training

Valid driver's license

Job description

Superintendent/Foreman – Job Overview

The Superintendent/Foreman manages daily site activities to ensure projects are constructed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Daily communication with General Superintendents regarding workforce and equipment needs.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors; monitor their work to ensure completion per agreements.
• Maintain a safe working environment, identify hazards, and take corrective action.
• Conduct daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings, daily stretching, and weekly Tool Box talks.
• Keep daily logs, equipment schedules, material schedules, and time cards.
• Manage field personnel fairly, addressing performance issues promptly.
• Participate in pre‑construction and project lifecycle meetings.
• Document safety issues, equipment damage, and injuries per company policies.
• Inspect field work and materials for quality compliance; review drawings before work begins.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or community members.
• Support ongoing training in construction methods and safety; encourage staff training opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2‑5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• OSHA 10‑hour (preferred), OSHA 30‑hour, HAZWOPER, Excavating Safety, Blueprint, CPR, First Aid certifications (required or preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; ability to use iPad/iPhone.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to schedule and communicate project needs.
• Ability to interpret policies, reports, plans, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Mathematical competency (fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test and be over 18.
• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Position requires 8‑10 hour work days and occasional weekends.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to lift/move up to 50 lbs; sit, stand, walk, bend, stretch, talk, hear; occasionally stoop or kneel.

Work Environment

Exposure to environmental conditions, nearby machines, loud noise, variable weather, and terrain.

Benefits

• 401(k) and Employee Assistance Program (for Union craft workers).
• (Other benefits may vary by location, prevailing wage agreements, etc.)

EEO Statement

Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The company prohibits discrimination and provides reasonable accommodations.