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Job Description

Job Description

Underground Utilities Superintendent 

Superintendent- Underground Wet Utilities- Water, Sewer & Storm

About PURIS:

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Job Summary Description:

We are seeking a dedicated, team oriented, driven, and efficient Field Superintendent to join the PURIS Team. The role entails working with the Project Manager and/or Operations Manager to plan, coordinate, execute, and track all aspects of the project work. The Superintendent is the company's representative at the project site and will direct and coordinate the activities of the trades on site.

Essential Job Accountabilities:

• Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment and foster a culture that expects participation at all levels
• Create and promote, in his/her organization, the ability to recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential adverse effects to the environment due to operations, and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules, and mitigate the effects of operations
• Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the affect of quality on all operations, and takes steps necessary to provide a product or service that is a source of pride for our workers, and pleasing to our customers
• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule and is staffed appropriately.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions and provide input with scheduling, engineering, and material control in order to make sure project objectives are met.
• Supervise and direct field supervisors, superintendents, and other contractors to ensure productivity, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project are met.
• Interface with all on-site work teams (including subcontractors) as required, to resolve problems, ensure quality, safety, scheduling and achieving schedules in support of overall project objectives.
• Assist project management in developing and implementing project Work Plans and procedures, working documents and standards to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety, quality and environmental initiatives to ensure a compliant work environment.
• Recruit/recommend and hire qualified individuals to maintain high-performing teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 3+ years of civil wet utilities construction experience 
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Skilled collaborator
• Excels in a high-paced work environment.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Focused and supportive to management at all times
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Adaptable and calm under pressure
• Expert problem solver
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Detail-oriented, team-oriented, and deadline-oriented
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are a must.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to change, take initiative, and attempt tasks independently.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.
• Several 100% company-paid benefits including:
  • Life Insurance 
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled.