Superintendent - Near Surface Work

Brayman Construction; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Brayman Construction is hiring a full-time Superintendent to lead near-surface construction activities on the ALCOSAN Ohio River Tunnel Project. The role emphasizes managing shafts, utilities, access, and site logistics in congested urban settings with strict safety standards.

The Superintendent will coordinate with project stakeholders, oversee schedules and production, and ensure compliance with plans, permits, and contracts while supporting a strong safety program and company goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises field staff, craftworkers, and subcontractors.
• Prepares work schedules and assignments.
• Communicates and enforces safety procedures.

Job description

Brayman Construction is hiring a full-time Superintendent to support Near Surface Construction Activities at the newly awarded ALCOSAN Ohio River Tunnel Project. This large scale, long-term project is designed to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSO) and includes challenging near-surface work in congested urban environments, where successful execution will require careful planning around existing utilities, limited work areas, public access, traffic control, and coordination with multiple project stakeholders. This role requires strong field leadership, the ability to manage complex utility restrictions and constructability challenges, and rigorous safety oversight. This position earns a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including low-cost medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, paid time off, and paid holidays.

As a Superintendent you will earn a competitive annual salary. The schedule will vary but you will be working 40-50 hours per week on average. We provide excellent benefits and perks, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), and wellness time.

JOB SUMMARY

The Near Surface Construction Superintendent is responsible for assigned construction projects and will lead, manage and oversee overall project work plans and progress for the projects assigned. On the ALCOSAN Ohio River Tunnel Project, this includes managing near-surface scopes such as shafts, support of excavation, utility relocations and protections, access improvements, site logistics, and surface-level civil work in dense urban settings. The Superintendent works closely with the General Superintendent to ensure that the focus remains on company goals, such as safety, quality and workmanship that meets the Company and Owner standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and supervises field staff, craftworkers, and subcontractors.
• Prepares work schedules and assignments.
• Communicates and enforces safety procedures.

• Plans and coordinates near-surface construction activities in congested urban areas, including limited laydown space, restricted access, pedestrian and traffic interfaces, and coordination with adjacent properties and public agencies.
• Identifies, communicates, and manages complex utility restrictions, including overhead and underground utilities, utility protection requirements, relocation sequencing, shutdown coordination, and work limitations around active infrastructure.
• Coordinates daily work sequencing with project management, engineering, subcontractors, utility owners, municipal representatives, inspectors, and other stakeholders to minimize impacts to project schedule, surrounding infrastructure, and the public.

• Helps develop schedules, work plans and productions during the bidding process and will monitor work plans and productions in the field after project award.
• Works with the General Superintendent to coordinate the hiring and movement schedules of operational employees and equipment within the region assigned.
• Ensures compliance with safety plans, work plans and project specifications and monitors the performance of craftworkers and employees.
• Trains and develops employees within current and future roles to meet both employee and company growth.
• Works closely with General Superintendent to develop strategic growth plans, yearly budgets, equipment purchase plans, and employee capacity.
• Ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed.
• Confirms required permits and licenses are obtained; executes construction contracts according to terms of agreement.
• Monitors budgets throughout the assigned projects and communicates variances as they occur.
• Addresses any safety violations or other deficiencies.
• Processes timesheets related to activities performed each given day for employees and equipment.
• Conducts daily Tool Box Talks and JSA's and weekly safety inspections of the overall site.
• Ensures proper equipment is being used onsite for all functions of the work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects, dense urban work zones, and heavy construction environments with various safety hazards which are potentially life-threatening to the employee. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, around high voltage, near active utilities, adjacent to traffic or pedestrian areas, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a federal contractor.

SPECIAL NOTE

This job description is presented as guidance only. Other reasonable tasks or responsibilities as management sees necessary may be added to this job description in order to achieve satisfactory job performance by the team member.

EEO STATEMENT

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or on any other characteristic protected by law.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

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