Superintendent

Job Title

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.

Job Description

This person will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a construction project. The person will plan, direct and coordinate all crews and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and productivity metrics are achieved. This role is classified as safety sensitive.

Activities/Tasks/Scope

Lead by example that safety is the number one priority

Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of the project and crews

Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planning

Inspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are met

Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment

Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities

Confer with project manager or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities

Assist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment

Train and develop crew members as deemed necessary

Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner

Other duties as assigned

Performance Measures

Safety

Quality of product

Meeting specifications

Competencies

Leading Others

Work Standards

Continuous Improvement

Initiating Action

Adaptability

Contributing to Team Success

Managing Work (Time Management)

Communication

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED required

Must have a clean driving record

5-6 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction

2-3 years of experience in managing and leading a team

Certification/Other Skills and Abilities

Quality control analysis

Judgement and decision making

Monitoring

Excellent oral and written communication

Deductive reasoning

Time management

Reaction time

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an 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.

Keyboarding/typing

Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy

Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively verbally communicate

Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)

Ability to use manual labor tools involved in construction

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.

Travel Required

Must be able to travel from jobsite to jobsite.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Education

High School or better.

Experience

5-6 years: Heavy civil construction work experience

2-3 years: Experience with managing and leading a team

Licenses & Certifications

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.