Superintendent- Water/Wastewater Plant Construction

Kokosing Industrial, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Construction Superintendent to supervise skilled trades and manage onsite activities for large Michigan projects, including water/wastewater facilities and data centers. You will collaborate with the Area Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers to direct safety, production, and profitability.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, scheduling expertise, and coordination of crews, subcontractors, and equipment to meet project goals and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management, or equivalent experience progressing through the ranks.
• 6+ years of construction field management experience.
• Progression from journeyman to foreman to superintendent encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage several Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.
• Set a Safety 24/8 culture for your crews.
• Assist the Project Manager in creating the Primavera P6 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.

Skills

Site management

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Team leadership

Budget oversight

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

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 a wide variety of large, industrial projects focused in Michigan. Project types range from Water/Wastewater plant construction (primarily) to factories/production facilities, data centers across a wide variety of industries and clients. Collaborating with the Area 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

Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, include: 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage several Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.
• Set a Safety 24/8 culture for your crews.
• Assists the Project Manager in creating the Primavera P6 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 degree or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.
• 6+ years similar construction Field Management experience.

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 assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.