Traveling Superintendent / Foreman (Utilities) - North Dakota & South Dakota

Veit & Co; North Dakota; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traveling Superintendent/Foreman to oversee utility construction projects across North and South Dakota. In this dynamic role, you will manage daily site activities, ensuring that projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget. You will coordinate with subcontractors, maintain a safe working environment, and lead a dedicated team. This position offers the opportunity to travel extensively and work on diverse projects, making a significant impact in the construction sector. If you have a passion for construction and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in overseeing utility construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site activities for sewer and water utility jobs.
• Ensure project compliance with safety, design, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Mathematical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

OSHA 30-hour Certification

HAZWOPER Certificate

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

iPad

iPhone

Job description

Traveling Superintendent / Foreman (Utilities) - North Dakota & South Dakota

Traveling Superintendent / Foreman (Utilities) - North Dakota & South Dakota

Apply locations Remote - North Dakota time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-100865

Job Description:

The Superintendent/Foreman manages the daily site activities for sewer & water utilities jobs by ensuring the project is constructed in accordance with safety, design, budget, and schedule. The Superintendent/Foreman directly manages the lead personnel and staff on each project site. Primary project focus will be in the North Dakota and South Dakota markets.

A Day in the Life

• Daily communication with General Superintendents regarding job specific needs including workforce and equipment requirements.
• Daily contact with job site crews to ensure project time schedule and workforce needs are being met.
• Schedules subcontractors to complete work as needed. Monitors subcontractor work to ensure work is complete per subcontractor agreement.
• Maintains safe working environment by identifying workplace hazards and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Ensures employees have up-to-date information on safety procedures and policies.
• Conducts daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings, daily stretching, and weekly Tool Box topics.
• Complete daily record keeping including daily logs, equipment schedules, material schedules, and timecards.
• Manages field personnel in fair and equitable manner in accordance with Veit policies, procedures, as well as compliance with local and federal laws.
• Addresses staff performance issues as they occur.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings to discuss project start up and project planning. Prepares and participates in regular job site meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation for reporting safety issues, equipment damage and workplace injuries, according to Veit policies and procedures.
• Ensures all work follows specified quality standards. Inspects field work for quality compliance, materials for quality compliance and review assembly of manufacturer’s literature and drawings before work begins.
• Responds to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Regular participation in training for construction methods and safety. Supports training opportunities for staff.
• Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect company operations.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.
• Order materials varying from sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, fire protection.
• Must know the difference in piping materials (PVC, HDPE, RCP, DIP, C-900, Sch-40, Cast Iron).
• Must know how to work with elevations in Engineer measurements/Scale.
• Must maintain quality and efficiency on projects.
• Experience and knowledge of using Trench boxes/shoring.
• Knowledge in sizing equipment for the job.

What You’ll Need

• Two to five years’ experience overseeing Utility (sewer and water) construction projects.
• OSHA 30-hour, HAZWOPER certificate, Excavating Safety Training, Blueprint Training, CPR, First Aid. OSHA 10 hour preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, construction plans, construction specifications, and legal documents.
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, iPad and iPhone.
• Ability to communicate and schedule project needs appropriately.
• Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written with employees, clients, and other business associates.
• Must clearly communicate directions and information.
• Must possess the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Must have good interpersonal skill and be able to speak effectively before groups as well as individuals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical field quantity situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must possess the ability to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility.

Other

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Position requires 8 to 10-hour workdays and occasional weekends, as needed.
• Must be over the age of 18.
• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union may be required.
• Must be able to travel throughout the United States up to 80%.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, talk and hear. Occasionally required to stoop or kneel.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.

Additional Job Description:

The hourly rate range for this role is $46.00 - $58.00 per hour.

The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

Benefits offered to Union craft workers include:

• 401k, Employee Assistance Program

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Position includes travel per diem as well as lodging.

Ability to work / gain many hours.

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

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Our Core Values

• Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.

• Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we’re proud to put the Veit name on it.

• Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots — especially when times get challenging.

• Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you’re a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.

• Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY

About Us

Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with over 95 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Veit will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Veit is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Veit prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.

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