CTS Assistant Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision —  to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe — and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.

We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world, as a result we have become the leader in the industry when it comes to quality and innovation.

The CTS Assistant Superintendent is responsible for performing and supervising the completion of all the work required throughout each of the phases of the tank rehabilitation and retrofit process. It is understood that the CTS Assistant Superintendent is a hands-on supervisor and is responsible for assigning and following up on the work of others. The CTS Assistant Superintendent works directly with the CTS Field Superintendent or Project Manager to plan the workflow, ensure company quality and safety standards are maintained, and all deadlines are met. The CTS Assistant Superintendent helps to develop the plan which includes daily and long-term milestones that support the overall job schedule and budget. The CTS Assistant Superintendent is required to provide training opportunities during the course of the project and to document training for all employees on site.

• Provides coaching and training utilizing the resources from DN University while motivating the team.
• Establishes crews, assigns responsibilities, and ensures that the work is completed in accordance with DN Tanks safety/quality programs and meets budgeted man-hours.
• Reviews and understands the overall job schedule and budget. This information assists with developing crew sizes and durations. 
• Reads and interprets tank/contract drawings to ensure work is performed according to specifications.
• Checks and confirms elevation grades and plumbness on critical tank components. 
• In the absence of the Superintendent, starts up/sets up a project including construction of forms, unloading and organizing trailers, and general site layout per drawings provided by Project Manager.
• In the absence of a Superintendent, closes out a project by understanding the project closeout/punchlist check off sheet and the procedures of calling all equipment off rent.
• Leads the quality control (QC) program by taking ownership of the quality inspections, following through with QC check assignments by other, and promoting employee participation. 
• Works with the Superintendent or Project Manager to complete all required paperwork for the project including SIS schedule, equipment and QC photos, weekly safety inspection report, timesheets, etc.
• Coordinates with Purchasing and Warehouse Departments on the delivery of equipment and supplies as needed.
• Collaborates with the Superintendent or Project Manager to plan daily and long-term work schedule and complete weekly short interval schedules.
• Actively pursues training on Superintendent duties such as improving computer skills, scheduling, payroll administration, documentation logs, weather checks, etc. This includes using the iPad and the laptop computer. 
• Understands the entire concrete supply program including calculating water/cement ratios, figuring dosage amounts for admixtures, mixing trucks to proper slump, and testing for slump and air content. 
• Utilizes, studies, and maintains (i.e. --- notes and highlighted sections) own set of tank drawings.
• Inventories material upon delivery to ensure components comply with the tank drawings prior to signature.
• Participates in a daily closeout meeting with the Superintendent/Project Manager providing an update on the day’s activities and needs for the following day. 
• Leads the APSP Safety Program and ensures that all personnel onsite are following DN Tanks safety policies. 
• Responsible for communicating to all personnel onsite that they have stop work authority. 
• Develops task hazard analysis (THA) and makes the necessary changes specific to the job site conditions and reviews with the crew.
• Identifies hazards, takes action to correct them, and is responsible for recognizing those who do the same in accordance with the Award of Excellence (AOE) Program.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized jobsite.
• Maintains all certifications in compliance with DN Tanks Safety & Equipment Programs.
• Identifies labor shortages, recruit local help, and identify potential long-term field employees.
• Provides timely performance feedback on field employees to determine skill level, areas of required training and readiness for promotion and/or improvements.

• Arrives to the project site with enough time to plan the work prior to the arrival of the crew. 
• Operate and maintain DN tools and equipment including hydroblaster, coating and epoxy injection pumps.
• Knowledge of and decision making ability regarding surface preparation for coatings. 
• Makes decisions on materials and equipment to be used to best perform the work and inspects delivered materials for compliance with the drawings. 
• Collaborates with other team members to build culture that supports DN Vision Statement & Core Values. 
• Effectively manages crew members by applying leadership skills acquired through experience and training.
• Motivates crew to maintain positive attitude, even in the face of adversity. 
• Understands, complies with, and enforces all DN Tanks Safety Policies and performs Weekly Jobsite Safety Inspections.
• Active leader during the morning safety meeting using the THA and APSP program.
• Active Leader with identifying safety hazards, implementing solution, and promoting participation with the Award of Excellence Program.
• Ability to manage conflicts with crew members before escalating issues.
• Ability to manage all Subcontractors including their safety, quality, and production. 
• Effectively communicates with other crew members, subcontractors, and Superintendents.

• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the United States at the direction of the Field Operations Manager. 
• Ability to travel from job to job and perform jobsite errands. 
• Ability to climb and perform tasks at heights on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, shoring, and scaffolds. 
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc. 
• Understands and follows rigging and crane safety requirements.
• Must maintain current Adult First Aid/CPR Certification (American Red Cross Approved) 
• Obtain and maintain active OSHA 30 Certification in 30 days (or less) after acceptance or promotion to the Assistant Superintendent position.
• Must maintain all required DN certifications (example: forklift, manlift, nail gun, etc.) 
• Provide training to all employees on site by actively creating training opportunities and following through with performance communication.
• Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions that meet DN standards.
• Provide leadership and coaching to help all employees understand the DN Core Values perform their work with these values in mind.

DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.