Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the project(s) assigned to achieve safe, quality, and profitable projects completed in a timely manner. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Promotes Cantera’s culture of “Safety First”
• Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Cantera’s Safety Program
• Participate in all incidents/accidents, including going to the occupational medical facility with the co-workers
• Interacts with the Cantera Safety Coordinator to ensure a safe workplace
• Enforces Site Specific Safety Plans created by enforcing Cantera’s rules, this includes your workers, other crews, and any trade on site

Operational

• Be familiar with and follow the Cantera Concrete Staff Organization document for managing projects
• Report project man-hours and quantities on a timely basis
• Participate in the Job Turnover Process with the Estimator, Project Manager, General Superintendent, plus other members of the Cantera leadership team
• Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of field labor force
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external clients, including representatives of Owner and Architect/Engineer
• Develop and maintain site logistics plan, in coordination with Project Manager
• Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts
• Monitor costs including labor time and material
• Manage schedules and ensure all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates and complete a three-week lookahead schedule on a weekly basis
• Attending and participating in project meetings, including subcontractor meetings
• Maintain and verify as-built drawings are accurate
• Mobilizes the site and sets up site utilities
• Assures necessary permits are secured and inspections occur
• Reviews, understands, documents to drawings, and assist PM with all Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Reviews submittals for implementation of the work
• Reviews cost reports to assure they reflect accurate quantities and work out of place
• Actively coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and craft to meet project schedules
• Complete Daily Project Reports, Concrete Log, Sign-In Sheets, and other documents
• Maintain on-site accurate shop drawings for implementing the work
• Coaches and mentors’ growth in crews and encourages Foreman and Craftsman to be mentors
• Coordinate’s location of control for layout with the Customer and Cantera Field Engineering Department
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Construction Industry Knowledge

• Broad understanding of concrete construction experience

Technological Knowledge

• Computer and mobile device knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products, Field Time and other products used by the Company

Communication and Teamwork Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally
• Functions effectively as part of a team

Leadership and Time Management Skills

• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Strong decision making/problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines

Additional Skills

• Able to perform duties independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Works well under pressure and with deadlines
• Can follow rules but can show initiative
• Enjoys overcoming objections/resistance and achieving goals in the face of obstacles
• Ability to lead 20+ man crew

WORK CONDITIONS AND HOURS:

Conditions and hours

• Works on site over rough terrain
• Requires overtime hours
• Often exposed to the elements
• Must be comfortable with travel on a need-to-need basis
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
• Some weekends are required
• Frequent activity of Standing, Kneeling, Walking, Climbing, Bending, reaching above Shoulders, Pushing and Pulling
• Must be able to climb and work at heights above 6 feet

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Education

• Associate degree or equivalent in experience

Work Experience

• Eight (8) years Concrete Construction experience
• Ten (10) years Construction Experience

Certifications

• OSHA 10 Certified
• OSHA 30 Certified
• CPR Certified
• First Aid Certified
• ACI Flatwork Technician
• ACI Concrete Testing Technician

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Cantera Concrete Company is a privately-held concrete services company that serves customers in the Midwest. Our foundation of success is based on our experienced project teams’ skill and knowledge supported by the latest equipment in construction technology. Cantera Concrete is financially solid with an excellent safety record.

The company leadership has a combined 125+ years of industry experience behind them. As we build on our past success, we continue to develop new and more efficient ways to do our job. Our team has developed proven concrete placement methods to deliver a quality product at a good value. At Cantera, we want our clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to feel secure and know that we endeavor to provide the highest quality concrete placement services possible.

Cantera is a member of the American Subcontractors Association, Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors of America, American Society of Concrete Contractors, American Concrete Institute, and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. Through these industry associations, Cantera stays connected to industry trends and obtains certifications, training, knowledge, and information to continuously improve quality.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Cantera Concrete Company will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Cantera Concrete Company will be considered the property of Cantera Concrete Company. Cantera Concrete Company will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Cantera Concrete Company will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Cantera Concrete Company only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Cantera Concrete Company from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Cantera Concrete Company Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Cantera Concrete Company.

Company Description

Cantera Concrete Company is a privately-held concrete services company that serves customers in the Midwest. Our foundation of success is based on our experienced project teams’ skill and knowledge supported by the latest equipment in construction technology. Cantera Concrete is financially solid with an excellent safety record.\n\nThe company leadership has a combined 125+ years of industry experience behind them. As we build on our past success, we continue to develop new and more efficient ways to do our job. Our team has developed proven concrete placement methods to deliver a quality product at a good value. At Cantera, we want our clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to feel secure and know that we endeavor to provide the highest quality concrete placement services possible.\n\nCantera is a member of the American Subcontractors Association, Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors of America, American Society of Concrete Contractors, American Concrete Institute, and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. Through these industry associations, Cantera stays connected to industry trends and obtains certifications, training, knowledge, and information to continuously improve quality.\n\nAttention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters\nCantera Concrete Company will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Cantera Concrete Company will be considered the property of Cantera Concrete Company. Cantera Concrete Company will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Cantera Concrete Company will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Cantera Concrete Company only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Cantera Concrete Company from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Cantera Concrete Company Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Cantera Concrete Company.