GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

Ellis and Eastern Company

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of supervisory experience in heavy civil construction.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with team and stakeholders.
  • Ability to plan and communicate effectively with various parties.
  • Experience in tracking project costs against budgets.
  • Skilled in prioritizing tasks and managing time in a fast-paced setting.
  • Knowledge of and adherence to safety regulations and policies.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coach superintendents and foremen daily.
  • Create, manage, and update project schedules.
  • Track and report daily project costs accurately.
  • Review Work in Progress (WIP) reports regularly.
  • Monitor project progress and communicate issues promptly.
  • Adjust daily labor reports and workforce in response to project needs.
  • Ensure proper equipment utilization and maintenance.

Benefits

  • 401(K) retirement plan.
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Life insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days of employment.
  • Holiday pay after 30 days, with 8 recognized holidays.
Full Job Description
We are hiring a General Superintendent at our Billings, MT operation. In this role, you'll manage the extensive backload of work under the direction of the General Manager for the construction of heavy civil public and private construction projects. Wage will be commensurate with experience, training and market analysis. Major Job Responsibilities will include: • Provide supervision and daily coaching for superintendents and foremen. • Create and manage project schedules. • Track and report daily costs. • Review the WIP. • Monitor and communicate project progress, identifying any concerns, delays or issues to senior managers, agencies and project owners. • Review daily labor reports and recommend adjustments as needed. • Manage equipment for appropriate utilization and maintenance. • Ensure inventory for projects are available and tracked. • Provide direction to field supervisors for employee relations issues. • Perform other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: • 5 years of supervisory experience for the construction of heavy civil projects. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships. • Effectively plan work and communicate plan to field supervisors, project managers, agencies, owners and community. • Prior experience tracking costs as they relate to budget to ensure projects meet financial goals. • Prioritize deadlines, stay organized and work well in fast-paced environment. • Adhere to all company safety policies, state and federal regulations. • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. • Ability to work overtime, some nights and weekends as projects require. Knife River Montana offers a 401(K) as well as Company Paid medical, dental, vision, life and Short-Term Disability benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered after 90 days of successful employment and Holiday pay offered after 30 days of successful employment with 8 holidays recognized. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife River PO Box 30238 Billings, MT 59107

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