Construction Superintendent

Olympus Technical Services, Inc., a Montana-based, employee-owned Environmental Consulting and Environmental Field Services firm specializing in hazardous waste site/environmental remediation, streambank reclamation, mine reclamation, superfund site cleanup, demolition, environmental engineering and consulting, and emergency spill response, is seeking a Construction Superintendent based in Billings. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, professional and entrepreneurial growth opportunities, fulfilling projects, and a fun team environment. The position reports to the Field Services Division Manager, works under the direction of the Project Manager, and coordinates with staff in our Helena, Billings, and Boise locations.

The Construction Superintendent serves as the primary field leader for environmental and construction projects, including work at occupied residential and commercial properties. Working with the Project Manager, the Superintendent turns approved plans into daily assignments, directs crews and specialty subcontractors, and verifies that work is safe, complete and ready for client acceptance. The right candidate is a practical problem solver who can coordinate several work locations, communicate respectfully with occupants, and maintain clear field records. Flexibility and support for other Olympus field services and emergency response projects are part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations, supervise crew leads and technicians, and coordinate specialty subcontractors across multiple work locations.
• Develop daily assignments and weekly lookahead schedules with the Project Manager;
  confirm property access, approved layouts, permits, materials and trade availability before mobilizing crews.
• Sequence concrete repairs, sealing, crawlspace membrane work, piping, ventilation equipment, electrical connections and restoration with qualified trades.
• Conduct pre-work walkthroughs, document existing conditions, identify utility conflicts and protect occupants, furnishings, finishes and access routes.
• Lead daily safety planning and enforce controls for concrete cutting and dust, crawlspaces, ladders and roof access, electrical hazards and work around the public.
• Read plans and specifications, verify field dimensions and workmanship, and coordinate required inspections before work is covered.
• Oversee installation checks, leak and smoke testing, equipment startup and alarm checks with qualified personnel;
  correct deficiencies and complete punch lists.
• Track labor by activity, installed quantities, material use, production and delays;
  provide accurate daily reports, photographs, field sketches and closeout records.
• Recognize conditions outside the approved scope, protect the work area, and obtain direction through the Project Manager before proceeding with affected work.
• Coordinate respectfully with property occupants within the project communication plan;
  protect confidential information and refer scope or technical commitments to the Project Manager.
• Train and mentor field personnel, coordinate material deliveries and tools, and leave each work location clean, safe and secure at the end of the day.
• Perform limited hands-on work as needed while maintaining supervision of active crews;
  support other Olympus construction and emergency response work as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Relevant field leadership experience in environmental remediation, residential construction, commercial renovation or civil construction;
  equivalent technical training and experience are welcome.
• Experience supervising crews and specialty subcontractors, coordinating work sequences and completing work to schedule and quality requirements.
• Ability to read plans and specifications, assess field conditions and solve practical construction problems.
• Strong safety record, quality control skills and attention to protecting occupied properties.
• Ability to maintain accurate daily reports, labor and quantity records, photographs and field sketches using Microsoft Office and mobile field tools.
• Clear communication, organizational and supervisory skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, occupants and project teams.
• Ability to work regularly from Billings and visit active work locations;
  willingness to travel and adjust hours as projects require.

Preferred experience and training

• Work in occupied homes or buildings, including coordination of small construction assignments and specialty trades.
• Radon or vapor mitigation, ventilation systems, piping, crawlspace encapsulation, concrete repair, waterproofing or building restoration.
• Prevailing-wage projects, accurate labor classification records and coordination of subcontractor field documentation.
• NRPP or NRSB certification, 40-hour HAZWOPER, OSHA supervisor training or related industry credentials.

Compensation:

Anticipated pay range $40.00–$50.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Work days are generally Monday through Friday, 40–60 hours per week. Due to the nature of the work, schedules vary and may include travel, after-hours and weekend work.

Benefits (Full Time Employees):

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, AD&D

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Medical & Family Leave

Profit Sharing

Employee Ownership Opportunity

HSA with Employer Contribution

• 401K Program with Employer Contribution