Construction Project Superintendent

SuperintendentProvides overall on-site leadership and management on a construction project site. The Superintendent is considered the Company's representative and main point of contact on the construction site. The Superintendent handles the flow of communication between client's on-site representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, craft employees, and Company personnel. The Superintendent plans, coordinates, and supervises on-site functions including scheduling, material control, and day-to-day direction of field personnel.Key DutiesDirectly supervises employees.Monitors crews for organizational structure, sizing, crew mix ratios, and wage compliance.Reviews and monitors cost and man-hour budget for installation process and develops a staff, facilities, equipment, and tool requirement plan.Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and Experience? This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Superintendent. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with supervisors and fellow employees.A minimum of ten (10) years or more of experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges. DOT experience is required.A minimum of ten (10) years of experience with all aspects of heavy highway/civil construction (earth moving, aggregates, flatwork, utilities, paving, structures, etc.) is required.Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record required.Physical Demands The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Superintendent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.Work Environment The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Superintendent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.Demonstrates Safety 1st It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.Speaks up if seeing an unsafe actIdentifies and turns in near miss reportsAsks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.Newport Construction is a full-service paving and construction company operating throughout the northeastern United States. Our teams are capable of handling projects of almost any size and scope, from resurfacing a commercial parking area to constructing high-traffic interstates. The work we do includes roadway construction, railway and bridge construction, paving and resurfacing, utility and drainage installation, and more. Our teams successfully deliver hundreds of projects every year—safely, successfully, and to the exact specifications of our clients.We support a Drug-Free Workplace.EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.