Superintendent (Grade/Roadway)

Kokosing; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Roadway Superintendent to lead earthwork and highway construction activities in the Norfolk, VA area. You will supervise foremen, drive safety culture, and coordinate crews to deliver on schedule and budget.

In this role you’ll report to the Project Manager and collaborate with Project Engineers to plan 90-day and 3-week schedules, control costs, and optimize productivity while maintaining high quality and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field management experience preferred.
• Roadway/Highway experience strongly preferred.
• Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent progression is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 3+ Foremen on safe, productive, quality work.
• Set and promote a Safety 24/7 culture for crews.
• Assist Project Manager in creating project schedules.
• Develop 90-day and 3-week crew schedules.
• Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.
• Oversee costs for work items and coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.

Skills

Safety management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Excel scheduling

Team management

Subcontractor coordination

Safety compliance

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America’s 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing’s services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

We have a need for a Roadway Superintendent to manage work focused on earthwork and highway construction in the Norfolk, VAarea.

SUMMARY

• Supervise the skilled trade crews and manage onsite construction activities for parts of large, extensive Heavy Highway/roadway projects.

• Collaborating with the Project Engineer and Project Manager, this role is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Project, focusing on Safety, Production, and Profitability.

• Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, include: planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities may include assisting with interviewing and training employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage 3 or more Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.

• Set a Safety 24/7 culture for your crews.

• Assists the Project Manager in creating the project schedule.

• Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews.

• Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.

• Oversee costs associated with your work items.

• Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews.

• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.

Education and Experience:

• Technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.

• 10+ years similar construction Field Management experience (preferred).

• Roadway/Highway experience strongly preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.

• Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.

• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activity’s vitals.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines.

• Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes.

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

BENEFITS

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.