Kraton Corporation

Project Superintendent

Kraton Corporation • $80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Supervisory experience managing construction projects valued up to $10M.
  • Proficient in reading and analyzing construction documents and specifications.
  • Experienced in overseeing project staff effectively.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Compliant with company policies and safety regulations.
  • Willingness to travel to remote project sites for extended durations.

Responsibilities

  • Attend pre-bid meetings and assist with project estimating.
  • Review plans, create work plans and budgets, and strategize dredging operations.
  • Supervise mobilization, project setup, and demobilization activities.
  • Manage project crew's needs, including internal and external reporting.
  • Monitor production and analyze performance to maximize efficiency.
  • Ensure proper procurement and cost control practices are followed.
  • Participate in safety and environmental initiatives for regulatory compliance.

Benefits

  • Participation in safety and environmental compliance programs.
  • Opportunities for travel to diverse project locations.
  • Exposure to large-scale construction and dredging projects.
  • Hands-on experience in project management and team leadership.
Full Job Description
Summary
This position is a field management role responsible for overseeing and supervising dredging and construction projects. It reports directly to the Project Manager and/or Operations Manager.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Pre Project
    a. Attend pre bid meetings and assist with project estimating
  • Project Preparation
    a. Review and understanding of Plans/Specs
    b. Create mobilization and project planning (work plans, work budgets, dredging strategy, schedules, etc.)
    c. Assist with personnel and equipment selection
    d. Meet with clients to discuss their goals, challenges, project risks, etc.
  • Project execution a. Mobilization, setup, work assignments/monitoring, teardown, and demobilization
    b. Supervision of project and field engineers
    c. Direct dredge assignments, working with dredge superintendents
  • Management of project crew and staff needs per project reporting
    a. Internal (daily logs, production, safety, etc.)
    b. External (client, safety, and environmental reporting)
  • Production monitoring and analysis
    a. Track and monitor production
    b. Analyze and maximize production
  • Financial Management
    a. Proper procurement procedures
    b. Cost control (fuel, labor, project consumables, etc.)
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The employee must have:
  • Ability to supervise a construction project up to $10M.
  • Knowledge of construction documents and the ability to read/analyze plans, and specifications
  • Supervision of project staff
  • Good analytical skills and decision-making ability
  • Strong communicator, both verbal and written
  • Ability to abide by and enforce company policies and procedures
  • Ability to comply with safety rules and regulations
  • Ability to travel and work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations
  • Must be reliable and motivated
  • Ability to obtain TWIC
  • Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork

PREFERRED SKILLS PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, a Project Superintendent must also be capable of:
  • Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
  • Standing, stooping, twisting, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting repetitively and/or for long periods of time.
  • Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 30lbs individually. Anything greater than 30lbs and up to 60lbs will require additional lifting means.
  • Must be able to push and pull at peak force of 150lbs.
  • Climbing stairs or vertical ladders that are 6 feet tall or higher..
  • Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
  • Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

About Kraton Corporation

Kraton Corporation is a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, specialty polymers, and high-value performance products derived from pine wood pulping co-products. The company's polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants, lubricants, medical, packaging, automotive, paving, roofing, and footwear. Kraton has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany, France, Brazil, and Japan, and sells its products in over 70 countries. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Learn more about Kraton Corporation
Size
1,751 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$225.6 million
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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