Superintendent- Hampton Roads, VA

The Lane Construction Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Superintendent to oversee a large highway construction project in Virginia. The role requires managing field personnel, scheduling activities, and ensuring safety and quality while adhering to budgets. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in heavy/highway construction and possess strong decision-making skills. This full-time position values flexibility and excellent communication in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience for a Heavy/Highway contractor.
• Ability to respond quickly under pressure and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of types of equipment necessary for production.
• Working knowledge of DOT standards and production equipment

Responsibilities

• Oversee field personnel and construction operations.
• Supervise daily grading and paving crews.
• Ensure resources are maintained and used efficiently.
• Train and develop Superintendents and Foremen.
• Assist in On-the-Job training and safety emphasis
• Attend status meetings and coordinate with engineers on quantities and progress

Skills

Decision making skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar

Tools

HCSS

Job description

The Superintendent will schedule all the earthwork, roadwork, or other self-performed work and coordinate field crews through directives given to foremen as well as plan and schedule all requirements to control labor, equipment and material costs. This individual will be responsible for the timely completion of assigned operations and stay within budget. The ideal candidate should be flexible with working hours.

Position will support a large highway construction project in the Greater Virginia Beach Area.

Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

• Oversee field personnel, daily/weekly schedules, and construction operations
• Supervise and schedule grading, drainage, paving, structures, and other miscellaneous highway construction crews and subcontractors on a daily basis
• Provide leadership and direction to construction personnel
• Manage field operations as well as coordinate work with other company Superintendents and subcontractors
• Assist in On-the-Job training
• Take an active role in emphasizing safety, quality and production, leading by example
• Assist Engineers with quantities and productions
• Coordinate equipment and crews and other job-related activities to maximize efficiency
• Attend status meetings to discuss progress and public impact
• Perform additional assignments as needed
• Assist estimators and engineers during the pursuit of new work including borrow pit locations and selection, plant site selection, value engineering, etc.
• Develop and train Superintendents, Engineers, Foremen and Craft Workers
• Ensure that ALL resources assigned are maintained, protected, secured and used at optimum efficiency
• Protection and enhancement of public relations, company image, and company worth
• Understand project budgets and productions to manage personnel and equipment efficiently
• Have a working knowledge of all required plans and specifications
• Train and develop Foreman through mentoring
• Assist with survey and field layout
• Carry out job duties while maintaining Lane values
• And other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience for a Heavy/Highway contractor ($100M+ level)
• Demonstrated decision making skills
• Ability to work in high production environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of HCSS preferred
• Working understanding of types of equipment necessary for production
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Familiar with DOT standards
• Excellent team building skills is a must
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar is desired but not necessary
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and quickly adaptable to changing conditions across all spectrums.
• Demonstrated and verifiable ability to manage, supervise, schedule, and delegate on large and complicated projects

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Construction and Civil Engineering

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)