Railworks

OCS Superintendent

Railworks$150K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in OCS construction and management
  • Thorough knowledge of construction industry practices and standards
  • Strong project management abilities including cost, schedule, and quality management
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial tracking systems
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

Responsibilities

  • Develops construction plans and schedules for timely project completion
  • Ensures compliance with specifications through review of designs and drawings
  • Supervises craft workers and trade contractors to uphold project standards
  • Monitors project budget and implements cost control measures
  • Tracks job schedules and coordinates contractor activities
  • Enforces safety programs and adheres to OSHA standards
  • Acts as the primary liaison among stakeholders to manage project flow

Benefits

  • Comprehensive union benefits including medical, dental & vision after 26 weeks
  • Pension plans through Local Union #3 and IBEW after 5 years
  • Health reimbursement account after 1 year
  • Paid leave including sick, vacation, and bereavement
  • Educational and Cultural Fund offerings
  • Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
  • Social Security Payback
Full Job Description
Job ID: 20030

Benefits Offering

Union Benefits - Local #3, IBEW (These benefits vest after 90 days of employment, with coverage applied retroactively to your start date upon successful completion of the introductory period.) As a union shop contractor, L.K. Comstock employees are members of Local Union #3 - IBEW and are eligible for comprehensive union benefits for themselves and immediate family members, including, but not limited to:
• Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
• IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
• NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
• Medical, dental & vision (after 26 qualifying weeks)
• HRA - health reimbursement account (after 1 year)
• Educational and Cultural Fund
• Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
• Social Security Payback
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

Please note: Employees who are already union members and fully vested will retain their current vesting status; your established timeline will not reset to the schedule listed above.

Compensation

$150,000 - $190,000 (total compensation)

Position Summary

The OCS Superintendent oversees and manages all phases of construction projects including coordinating workers, materials, and equipment, supervising sub-contractors and staff, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
• Develops plans and schedules for completion of construction projections
• Reviews drawings and designs to ensure that specifications are being met
• Performs in-depth review of all contract documents to become familiar with all details, notes, and requirements
• Supervises the activities of craft workers and ensures all trade contractors are conforming to project specifications and building codes
• Monitors and adheres to established budgetary guidelines for job, and ensures that cost control measures are being followed
• Monitors quality standards of all jobs, including contractor performance, and ensures that all quality assurance and company standards are being met
• Monitors job schedules and coordinates contractors' work and suppliers' deliveries, and equipment needs
• Ensures that inspections are scheduled as appropriate
• Manages administration of construction contracts and obtains required permits and licenses
• Provides technical assistance regarding construction methods and equipment
• Tracks and controls schedules and associated costs to achieve completion of project on time and within budget
• Provides guidance in resolving construction problems encountered
• Investigates alternative work methods and materials which will either improve efficiency and/or the quality of the work performed
• Monitors job safety and safety training; enforces safety programs and OSHA Standards
• Prepares and manages project closeout requirements
• Acts as liaison among owners, inspectors, staff, and subcontractors
• Assists with preparation of written reports and/or updates (internal and external) for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status
• Administers financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates

Required Skills and Qualifications
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of OCS construction and management experience including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of basic project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend drawings and specifications
• Exhibits strong management skills and can motivate employees
• Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors
• Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction
• Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard
• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
• May be exposed to loud noise

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

About Railworks

RailWorks Corporation is a leading provider of railroad construction and maintenance services in North America. The company offers a wide range of services, including track construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation, as well as signal and communication installation and maintenance. RailWorks was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company has more than 3,000 employees and operates in more than 20 states across the United States and in Canada.
Learn more about Railworks
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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