Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction (Req #: 1077)

NW Construction; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Construction in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction to oversee field operations on civil projects, ensuring work follows drawings, specs, and budget while directing foremen and crews.

The role requires coordinating with clients, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors, maintaining safety, quality, and schedule to meet project goals.

Projects span dams, pipelines, utilities across Montana and the western United States; relocation and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in construction with superintendent/leadership in civil operations.
• Experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
• Previous estimating and planning experience.
• Safety oriented with 30-hour OSHA certification.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate to the Western United States.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage construction activities, sequencing and crew/equipment for quality.
• Collaborate with estimating teams to develop estimates and budgets for large projects.
• Review, interpret and ensure compliance with contract documents and specs.
• Coordinate trades and crews, communicating instructions via project foreperson.
• Manage safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Inspect work, prepare progress reports, and recommend modifications.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety leadership

Planning

Contract administration

Estimating experience

Communication skills

Blueprints

Relocation travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

First aid/CPR certification

Job description

Position Title

Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction (Req #: 1077)

Location

Bozeman, MT

Job Category

Project Management

Salary Interval

Salaried

Pay Range

N/A

Position Description

Summary

As a Superintendent you will function as a field supervisor overseeing civil project operations on construction projects and be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specifications, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish project goals, either directly or through general foreman/foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architects/engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff. NW Construction is a Heavy Civil Construction Contractor based in Bozeman, Montana. NWC specializes in heavy civil construction, taking on projects both large and small. Our work encompasses many areas of the construction industry, including but not limited to: Dams, Hydroelectric, RCC, Concrete, Large and Small Diameter Piping, Sheet Piling, Site Work, Utilities, Slurry Walls, Demolition, Marine, Environmental Work, Drill and Shoot and Aggregate Processing. Project sites are generally located in Montana and the western United States.

Location

At NWC, we go where the work is, which exposes your career to exciting opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available. While our home office is located in Bozeman, MT, this position will be located at one of our project sites located throughout the Western United States.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1. Schedule and manage construction activities, sequencing and the selection of engineering staff, crew workforce, equipment, and tools for maximum utilization and quality of work.
2. Collaborate with estimating teams to develop estimates and budgets for large complex heavy civil project(s).
3. Review, interpret and understand Contract Documents including specifications, drawings, and designs and ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed.
4. Coordinates and schedules the work activities of tradespeople, professionals, and laborers, communicating to and via project foreperson to deliver instructions and project assignments as appropriate.
5. Manage construction safety, environmental and quality compliance.
6. Regularly inspects work for quality and timeliness; prepares and provides progress reports to owners; makes recommendations for necessary modifications.
7. Obtains required permits and licenses; executes construction contracts according to terms of agreement.
8. Understand/manage/track project schedule, costs and budget progress with project milestones and takes all action necessary to keep project on track; communicates variances as they occur.
9. Create, update, review, and maintain daily reports and logs for record keeping purposes.
10. Review timecards and invoices for proper cost distribution and accountability.
11. Addresses any safety violations or other deficiencies.
12. Experienced operator of heavy equipment with ability to train others

Competencies

1. Good verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work under pressure.
3. Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
4. Extremely detail-oriented.
5. Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
6. Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
7. Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
8. Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
9. Strong organizational and time management skills.
10. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Interviews and hires site workers.
2. Approves timecards and requests for time off.
3. Prepares work schedules and assignments.
4. Communicates and enforces safety procedures and site rules.

Work Environment

1. Active construction site, mining area, or other industrial setting where large scale projects are taking place.
2. Working around various heavy equipment operations.
3. Exposure to various weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, rain, or wind.

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements

1. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
2. Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
3. Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
4. Must be willing to travel and relocate. Project sites are located throughout the Western United States, so relocation and/or travel are required.
5. 5+ years previous experience in the construction industrywith experience working in a superintendent/leadership capacity supporting civil construction operations.
6. Experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
7. Previous estimating and planning experience.
8. Safety oriented, 30-hour OSHA certificate.
9. Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (Accounting, Management or Finance), Construction Management or related field.
2. Current first aid/CPR certification a plus

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
2. Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, climb or crawl.
3. Ability to maintain balance.
4. Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, NWC is an E-Verify employer and is a Drug-Free Workplace.