Civil Construction Superintendent - Utilities

Fiore & Sons, Inc. is a 51% employee‑owned civil construction company with over 70 years of experience serving Colorado and the surrounding states. As an industry leader known for innovation, environmental stewardship, and a people‑first culture, we believe in sharing success with our team. We offer stability, career growth, and exceptional benefits—including 100% employer‑paid health and dental premiums. At Fiore, every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Build your future with Fiore! The Superintendent—Utilities is responsible for developing, managing, overseeing and coordinating the overall field activities for all phases of the Utilities construction division, from initial planning to completion. The Superintendent staffs, schedules, and oversees project schedule(s) to maintain division budget, progress, and quality. The Superintendent is ultimately responsible for the profitability, quality, and safety of the division’s projects, as well as the success and careers of its personnel. Compensation 114,200.00 to 174,000.00 annually Essential Duties and Responsibilities Safety Proactively review projects for OSHA, Company, and project safety requirements or concerns and take corrective actions. Review site environment and Foreman’s understanding to ensure thorough understanding of risks. Accountable for teams being led by qualified, competent Foremen and operating according to OSHA, Company, and project requirements, standards, and SOPs. Review regularly the job sites and team performance and ensure Foremen are proactively managing safety and enforcing team members to follow all safety requirements. Resolve issues and risks on the job site that are not handled by Foreman and provide coaching and training such that Foremen proactively manage safety according to all requirements and standards. Maintain OSHA 30 certification and be prepared to produce documentation when required. Document safety issues and risks in the Project Issue and Risk Log and partner with the Safety, Project Manager, and Operational leaders to resolve issues and mitigate risks. Regularly promote and communicate the expectation of all team members to complete near‑miss cards, Speak Up Listen Up, and Stop Work Authority and celebrate when this action is taken and formally hold accountable any Foreman who does not follow the SULU or Stop Work Authority. People Drive employee engagement by demonstrating empathy and understanding toward team members’ and Foremen’s concerns and addressing concerns to a positive resolution, escalating to Executive Management if required; inspire a strong sense of Team; be an example of the Fiore values. Provide solid team leadership with direct reports, conduct weekly one‑on‑ones with each Foreman, and assist with their training and development. Provide leadership and establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships among all Fiore operating units, Fiore support teams, trades, vendors, and subcontractors. Assist in administrative functions including, but not limited to: interviews, hiring, coaching and discipline of personnel, and coordinating supplemental subcontractors. Ensure accessibility for questions and concerns to Foremen and their teams and problem‑solve needs and challenges and ensure the Near Miss, Speak Up Listen Up, and Stop Work Authority processes are being utilized. Lead a team of Foremen providing support, training, coaching, mentorship, and development for all team members. Follow‑up with team Foremen and Fiore support teams to ensure commitments are fulfilled. Customer Build relationships with Customer’s Superintendents and be ultimately accountable for delivering division’s projects; serve as an escalation point for Customer’s leaders. Participate in new project Orientation, Preplanning, and Handoff with a focus on ensuring field operations are developing and providing Project Manager constructability, sequencing, safety tasks, durations, issue identifications, and risk mitigation; help identify opportunities to exceed expectations for budget and schedule. Ensure that all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes and regulations as well as Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards and specifications and continuously identify opportunities for improvement. Review project issues and risks in the Project Issue and Risk Log and partner with the Project Managers and Field Operation leaders to resolve issues and mitigate risks. Handle all field disagreements or project suboptimization between Foremen, keeping a good relationship with clients and/or employees. Business Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications, including intended design, quality, and safety standards and continuously identify opportunities for improvement. Review division’s financial and operational performance and provide coaching and assistance when appropriate, including proper equipment utilization and staffing levels. Review project performance to identify and resolve issues with suboptimization between Foremen. Organize and assign projects and allocate personnel to Foremen. Remain alert to and aware of potential efficiency improvements on the job sites in order to realize potential enhancements to equipment utilization and staffing. Monitor costs and assist Project Managers in updating projections, reporting to Senior Management as needed. Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization. Proactively identify, document, address, problem‑solve, and resolve issues and mitigate risks. Be an escalation point of issues and risks for the Foremen. Responsible for productivity of employees reporting to this function and the selection and hiring of qualified personnel. Plan ahead for current and future project scheduling and prepare for growing or shrinking workloads. Review Green Red report and identify divisional trends with common root causes and resolve at a divisional level. Qualifications Superior EQ with exceptional communication and enhanced leadership skills, including: Ability to inspire project efficiency and quality without explicit empowerment. Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers on multiple platforms and at all levels while remaining professional, supportive, and empathetic. Ability to develop partnerships with vendors, inspectors, and other stakeholders, to inspire cooperation and boost project efficiency even in areas outside of the company’s direct control. Ability to communicate potential problems and inspire trust such that potential problems are taken seriously and acted upon by other teams well before they become actual problems. Ability to maintain calm and motivating attitude on job site, even in the face of dramatic plan changes, severe complications, and inappropriate clients, vendors, or other partners. Ability to handle stressful situations in a profoundly professional manner. Deep knowledge of heavy civil construction from a planning perspective, specifically in the Utilities specialization, including but not limited to: Practical knowledge of federal, state, and municipal building codes related to earthwork construction activities, excavation, sitework, and utilities. Ability to read and interpret plan drawings. Ability to foresee project flow from several stages prior to Fiore involvement to several stages after the company’s scope of work is complete. Thorough understanding of how every aspect of each project scope affects every other. Ability to foresee problems many stages before they become an issue and develop and communicate possible solutions, along with related changes and costs. Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of the construction process including technology, equipment, materials, and methods. High level organization, planning, prioritization, coordination, and the general ability to manage several moving parts over multiple projects at once, with a big picture perspective of business and thorough understanding of profit and loss, including: Ability to multi‑task, coordinate, delegate, and supervise project activities and staff. Understanding of budget project principles. Ability to work effectively while under pressure to meet deadlines. Big picture understanding of business, profit and loss, crucial prioritization, and high‑level decision‑making with a solid level of knowledge in accounting principles such as types of profit, assets and liabilities, etc., and an understanding of materials markets with the ability to track and project market changes to drive purchasing decisions. Excellent organizational, grammatical, and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex problems at a time. Project and team management/leadership skills and experience with no less than 5 years of experience as a Foreman or other supervisory role in a related field with a demonstrated track record of excellence. Top‑notch problem‑solving and analytical skills, combined with a good attitude and a healthy balance of confidence and humility to be able to effectively solve problems, including: Ability to be goal‑oriented and positive; able to react to challenging circumstances to achieve desired end result. Profound levels of initiative and ownership with the intrinsic motivation to face all challenges and complete tasks and the ability to understand specific role in all situations. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to handle stressful situations in a highly professional manner. Excellent problem‑solving skills, including the ability to: Assess problem situations to identify causes. Gather and process relevant information. Generate possible solutions. Make recommendations. Resolve the problem. Fully embody the organizational values of Fiore & Sons, possessing the highest level of integrity, including ethical business practices and a commitment to ensuring that own behavior is consistent with or exceeding company values with an exquisite level of professionalism and confidentiality. Goal‑oriented and positive; able to react to challenging circumstances to achieve desired end result. Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products and project‑related software such as TrackIt and B2W. Strong math and writing skills, including the ability to communicate professionally verbally and by email and to understand and perform complex mathematic equations in real‑time. Broad understanding of safety and OSHA compliance with 30‑hour OSHA safety class within 30 days of assignment. This position requires the ability to communicate in English with co‑workers, customers and the general public. Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays as required to accommodate customer and project demands. Preferred Experienced in the use of View Point and B2W software to extract and provide job cost analysis, project information and produce related reports. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus. Physical Demands Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time, including uneven terrain on work sites when needed. Ability to push, pull, and lift items up to 25 to 50 lbs. Ability to maneuver paperwork and read a computer screen for extended durations. Work Environment Superintendents spend much of each week in the field visiting clients and assigned projects, including exposure to weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow), as well as uneven terrain. Additionally, significant portions of their time are spent in the office, in meetings, at desks, etc., with varying temperatures and extended screen time. Finally, a great deal of driving is required to perform the essential duties, and superintendents often spend a great deal of time parked and working from their automobile. Benefits 100% Employee and 80% Dependent Premium paid (Health) Platinum Plus grade plan w/$0 Deductible and Low Out of Pocket Max (Health) Dental – 100% Employee and Family Level Premium paid Employer paid Short Term Disability Employer paid Long Term Disability Voluntary Vision Plan paired with Hearing Care – optional Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Limited Medical Gap Plans – optional Identity Protection and Pet Insurance – optional FSA Account – optional HSA Account – with HDHP Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Wellness Time Off 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match contributions $25,000.00 Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – with additional voluntary options To Apply Apply online at Equal Opportunity Employer Fiore & Sons, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Fiore & Sons, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on individual qualifications, job requirements, merit, and business needs. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Contractors Association Inc.