Senior Superintendent - Water Resources - Dayton, OH

Job PurposeProvides overall management of field operations to one or more water resources projects, establishes field objectives and policies, safety, quality control, and monitors construction and financial activities through administrative direction of the Project Manager, as well as mentoring Project Superintendents and Superintendents.Compliance – Support the project team’s efforts to enhance performance metrics relative to profitability, risk management, safety, quality control, and standard operating procedures.People – Drive the development of Project Superintendents, Superintendents, Project Engineers, Forepersons, and Sr. Forepersons that may be on your projects.Client Satisfaction – Optimize client relationships through communication and operational excellence; focus on positioning for future work.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe individual in this position is expected to be able to successfully perform the following duties and responsibilities according to Shook’s Policies and Procedures and established business practices. This individual will have the best opportunity to succeed in this position by embracing Shook’s Mission / Vision / Values. Operational ExcellenceManages the development of the project team.Manages the project budget for all field activities and general conditions.Evaluate and implement changes to the project schedule.Communicates the schedule status and progress to the project team.Plans and communicates all shutdowns and tie-ins.Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, etc. by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.Leads regularly scheduled contractor and subcontractor coordination meetings.Oversees the day-to-day operations and recording of daily reports.Communicates the overall project status to upper management.Resolve jurisdictional disputes.Plans the work to ensure that each crew member under their supervision has all the materials, tools, and equipment to complete the work.Ensures crew’s safety and quality planning is completed and followed (audit when required).Participates in routine schedule and coordination meetings with project staff for material, equipment, subcontractor, and labor needs.Maintains accurate timekeeping for crews under their responsibility.Ensures accurate daily reports and critical information are documented and completed regularly and timely.Coordinates and communicates engineering and layout needs with the other project team members.Manages all field operations.Works with the Project Solutions Team to develop and manage the cost-loaded project schedule.Participates in the Collaborative Project Delivery (CPD) Process and analyzes/uses labor dashboards.Coordinates labor, equipment, subcontractors, drawings, and specifications.Responsible for all labor and equipment costs, including input with the monthly projections.Identifies, evaluates, and mitigates project risk.Understands the contract documents to foresee problems before they arise.Communicates quality standards to each subcontractor and vendor.Manages jobsite cleanliness.Assists the Project Manager in preparing monthly billings.Assists in estimating change orders and future projects.Understand and prepare EEO logs as required.Manages the recruiting and evaluating of new talent.Manages the size of field staff by increasing or decreasing the crew sizes, as needed.Communicate with the Regional Field Operation Manager to share resources.Assigns tasks and areas of responsibility to labor foreman and project superintendents.Ensures that on-site construction equipment is maintained.Receives materials and records the condition of shipments.Ensures that progress is updated timely and correct in the project schedule.Creates and manages a 3-week look ahead schedule.Participates in Pre-work meetings.Performs first work inspections.Communicate with project teams on quality issues.Assist in estimating Change Orders and future projects.Tracks production units completed each week.Manages punch list completion and project closeout.This role description is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time and this role description may be revised with or without notice.Reporting RelationshipsThe position reports to the Regional Field Operations Manager and Director of Field Operations.This position is mentored by the Regional Field Operation Manager and Director of Field OperationsThe position is a mentor for the Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Labor Foreman, Project Superintendent, SuperintendentPosition to work closely with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, Superintendent, Project Superintendent, and Forepersons.CompetenciesAble to communicate technical information, conveying ideas or concepts to recommend or suggest, and/or develop solutions.Demands teamwork at all levels on the job.Is self-motivated and has a good work ethic. Is looked to as a role model. Professional Certifications preferred. Member of a professional organization preferred; officer position preferred.Lead and coordinate field labor recruitment.Keep up with current technology (BIM, 3D Modelling, Pipe Detailing, Surveying, etc.).Level of ResponsibilityProject Size: Effectively and efficiently manage the company’s largest projects, or multiple projects concurrently.Project Team: Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, SuperintendentQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 essential functions. Education and Experience2-year technical college or equivalent experience required, 4-year degree in related field preferred.On-site experience required. Formal apprenticeship training, journeyman improvement classes, or equivalent experience preferred.10-15 years general construction experience preferred.Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write daily task planners and safety plans. Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of the organization. Ability to communicate and understand requirements of various project types and to work with different personality types. Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills:Familiar with Microsoft Office, Outlook, AutoCAD, Primavera/Oracle, Sage Timberline, Viewpoint, and the use of a tablet and smartphone preferred. Other Skills:Construction Knowledge- must have a thorough background and knowledge, skills, and abilities (self-perform) to plan and direct day-to-day work in a high-quality, professional & cost-efficient manner. Should be strong in areas of self-perform work including carpentry, concrete, site work, mechanical systems, process equipment, process piping, and surveying. Contract plans and specification knowledge as well as knowledge of ADA requirements, building codes, Instruments, and equipment knowledge is helpful.Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Motor Vehicle report required.OSHA 30 hours required.Physical Demands:Medium amount of physical exertion. Medium manual dexterity or physical manipulation. Medium level of physical stamina and endurance. Maintain regular and punctual attendance, work overtime as assigned, travel overnight as required, drive long distances, work in cold, hot, dusty, loud environments, and comply with all company policies and procedures including safety.Work Environment:The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.