Superintendent

Job Description

Company Description

Foundation Personnel, a specialist recruitment partner to the geotechnical and foundations sector, is working with a specialty contractor for environmental remediation and earthwork construction projects.

Role Purpose

The Superintendent will plan construction work and provide oversight of the daily operations, managing all aspects for project work including direct supervision of the crew, construction equipment, and the subcontractors onsite.

Role and Responsibilities

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• Supervise the crew onsite and manage the execution of soil and earthwork construction performed and daily progress in accordance with the project schedule, drawings, and technical specification documents
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• Work closely with site safety to reinforce culture of safety onsite; ensure all employees remain in compliance with safety plans, company policies and procedures, plus assist project management with daily morning safety meetings onsite
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• Evaluate the competencies of craft employees to ensure safe operation of heavy equipment to mitigate company risk and address any safety concerns
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• Monitor the performance levels of the crew working onsite, including training, coaching and disciplinary action.
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• Prepare and track daily time sheets to align with the completion of work activities
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• Maintain an adequate inventory of materials and heavy equipment onsite that consistently support production deadlines and adhere to the budget for the scope of work
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• Lead efforts to integrate subcontractors into the high level of safety standards on the project site, educate and mentor team members as needed
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• Manage production goals for project estimates, share input and feedback regarding the overall management of project safety, productivity, the quality of work, and financial status of the project with the Project Manager
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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• Ten or more years of construction experience, including five years of direct field supervision and direct oversight of crew, heavy equipment, and construction project work
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• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the mining industry
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• Demonstrated experience working on earthwork construction, soil stabilization, environmental remediation, landfill closure projects and/or mass excavation
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• Strong understanding of safety related to the safe operation of earth moving construction equipment is mandatory
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• Must be willing and able to travel to job site locations as assigned to work onsite and manage daily operations with a rotation back home monthly
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