Utilities Superintendent

FlatironDragados; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + PTO

401(k)/RRSP plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead construction projects, plan methods, schedule work, and supervise production and workforce. You will coordinate with crews, engineers, and utilities to ensure safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in heavy civil construction, 5+ years in construction management, and a valid driver’s license. A Bachelor's degree is a plus, with STS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in heavy civil construction.
• 5+ years in construction management.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• STS certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of site safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan work methods, materials, and schedules for projects.
• Review project specs and coordinate with crews, field engineers, and utilities to identify hazards.
• Coordinate with equipment teams and vendors to ensure proper resources within budget.
• Forecast schedules and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Identify project risks and document daily activities and meetings.
• Promote safety and process controls; identify training needs.
• Supervise subcontractor production and adjust schedules as needed.

Skills

Heavy civil

Construction management

Safety protocols

Leadership

Read blueprints

Communication

Equipment knowledge

Union rules

Math basics

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Are you an experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality results. As a Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our construction projects. Your expertise in scheduling, coordinating, and supervising production and workforce will ensure that every task is executed seamlessly and efficiently.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan work methods, materials, equipment needs and work schedule for assigned project work. Reviews daily work schedule with direct reports and updates weekly schedule from project feedback.
• Review and understands the project specifications to support job set up activities. Works with work crews, field engineers and local utility companies to identify hazardous areas on job site.
• Coordinate with internal equipment team and external vendors to ensure that project work is equipped with appropriate equipment and material quantities to complete production within assigned budget and schedule.
• Forecast the work schedule to identify possible issues and provides technical or scheduling recommendations to mitigate production issues.
• Provide technical input to identify and resolve project risks including construction methods, work plan and material requirements, safety and schedule activities. Documents daily activities and meeting notes using Company approved document methods.
• Support and promotes strict adherence to safety and process controls regarding operating equipment, worksite safety and documentation requirements. Responsibility includes recommending training needs identified on jobsite.
• Supervise sub-contractor production and workforce regarding assigned project work. Recommends work schedule or work method adjustments regarding sub-contractor activities.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of heavy civil construction experience required.
• 5+ years construction management experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree a plus.
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of construction site safety protocols and proven ability to enforce project safety programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of local union or prevailing wage rules, if applicable.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $160,000.00/Yr.