Superintendent - Heavy Highway

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a seasoned field manager to supervise skilled trades and lead large heavy highway/roadway/bridge projects.

You will collaborate with the Operations Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers to ensure safety, productivity, and profitability. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent) and 6+ years of progressive construction field leadership, with roadway/highway experience highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent technical experience.
• 6+ years of field management experience in heavy highway/roadway projects preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and scheduling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple foremen on safe, productive, high‑quality work.
• Set a 24/7 safety culture for crews and activities.
• Assist the Project Manager in creating the project schedule.
• Develop 90‑day and 3‑week crew schedules.
• Conduct pre‑planning and goal setting with crews.
• Oversee costs associated with work items.
• Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.

Skills

Safety management

Team leadership

Project scheduling

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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

Summary: Supervise the skilled trades crews and manage onsite construction activities for large, extensive Heavy Highway/roadway/Bridge projects. Collaborating with the Operations Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers, this role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Project, focusing on Safety, Production, and Profitability.

Supervisory responsibilities

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage several 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

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent. (6+) years similar construction Field Management experience. Roadway/Highway experience is preferred and a strong plus.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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. Since 1951, 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.