Superintendent (Grade/Roadway)

Kokosing; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing seeks a Roadway Superintendent for Norfolk, VA area to lead earthwork and highway construction efforts. You will supervise foremen, enforce safety, and drive on-site productivity and profitability across large roadway projects.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years of field management in roadway/highway environments, strong leadership and scheduling skills, and proficient use of Excel and Word. Excellent communication and team coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical progression from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent.
• 10+ years of field management experience on roadway/highway projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 3+ foremen on earthwork and heavy highway tasks, ensuring safety and quality.
• Assist with project scheduling and crew coordination.
• Manage costs and resources, coordinating subcontractors as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety management

Scheduling

Communication

MS Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

## Superintendent (Grade/Roadway)Applylocations: Richmond Office: Annapolis Junction Office: Colonial Heights, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-102101Kokosing (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, VA area.**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**include the following (other duties may be assigned).* 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.