Underground Utility Superintendent

Kokosing ( 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:

In this position, you will supervise the skilled trades crews and manage onsite construction activities (primarily underground utilities) for large, extensive site projects and heavy highway/roadway projects. You will also be collaborating with the project team, as this role is responsible for the overall coordination, pre-planning, and installation of the underground utilities on a project or projects with a major focus on Safety, Production, Quality and Profitability.

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 also include training and development of team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.
• Be a leader for the Safety 24/7 culture of your crews.
• Assist the Project Manager/Project Superintendent in creating the 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.
• Train / Develop team members for the safety and productivity of the crews

Education and Experience:

• Technical experience in complex underground utilities progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.
• (5+) years similar construction Field Management experience.
• Roadway/Highway experience is preferred but not required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in line and grade (transits, lasers, etc.)
• Experience with shoring systems
• Experience with dewatering/sewer bypass
• Good understanding of specifications and blueprint reading
• Promotes quality work
• Understands hydrostatic testing/sewer testing
• 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 assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Benefits: Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

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.