Superintendent (Marine & Piling) - Pittsburgh, PA

The Lane Construction Corporation; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Construction seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead earthwork and roadwork operations, coordinating field crews and self-performed work to meet schedules and budgets. You will oversee grading, drainage, paving and structures, while enforcing safety and quality on busy highway projects.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple crews and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with a Heavy/Highway contractor at $100M+ project level.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading field crews and coordinating subcontractors.
• Familiarity with DOT standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field personnel, daily/weekly schedules, and construction operations.
• Supervise grading, drainage, paving, structures, and crews on a daily basis.
• Provide leadership and direction to construction personnel.
• Coordinate work with other Superintendents and subcontractors.
• Assist in On-the-Job training.
• Emphasize safety, quality and production, leading by example.
• Assist Engineers with quantities and productions.
• Coordinate equipment and crews to maximize efficiency.
• Attend status meetings to discuss progress and public impact.
• Assist estimators and engineers during pursuit of new work.
• Develop and train Superintendents, Engineers, Foremen and Craft Workers.
• Ensure resources assigned are maintained, protected and used efficiently.
• Protect and enhance public relations, company image and value.
• Understand project budgets and productions to manage personnel and equipment.
• Train Foremen through mentoring.
• Assist with survey and field layout.
• Carry out job duties while maintaining Lane values.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Team building

Leadership

Safety awareness

Pressure handling

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree (desirable)

Tools

HCSS

Job description

Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

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.

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

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

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.