Superintendent for our Heavy Highway construction company concentrating in building and repaving of local and federal roadways, highways, bridges, and other heavy highway construction projects.
This position requires travel. Majority of our projects occur within the state of Texas, but occasionally some out of state projects arise. Silver Creek Construction, Inc. offers
competitive wages, out-of-town accommodations, and daily per diem for overnight stays.
Pay RangeCompensation is based on experience, but is expected to start at $85,000.
ScheduleTypically Monday through Friday working as many hours as necessary to successfully perform the job. Some nights and weekends are required.
ObjectiveOversee duties involving heavy highway construction activities including structures, earthwork, and concrete repair/paving. Manage skilled craftsmen on exciting and challenging construction projects. Work closely with project management while ensuring safety, fiscal responsibility, productivity, and quality.
Primary Responsibilities- Manage new construction, maintenance, and repair of structures by completing projects on time and within budget. Structures include but are not limited to bridges, retaining walls, barrier walls, cable fence, and other heavy highway and airfield projects.
- Provide expert insight and solutions to unique problems and challenges related to construction activities and cost control.
- Monitor the schedule by regularly reviewing milestones and providing consistent solutions to a wide variety of challenges and multiple, simultaneous projects. Communicate and collaborate with management for schedule changes.
- Provide oversight to the work planning process including upcoming machinery needs, personnel requirements, road closures, and work in progress updates.
- Review work schedules, provide solutions for potential time delays, and implement strategies to meet milestones on time.
- Monitor work production and budget continuously while providing solutions to keep costs down and construction activities moving in the right direction.
- Work with an experienced team to share solutions, express concerns, monitor resources, and achieve goals.
- Interact with outside clients and subcontractors by sharing new and relevant information in an effective, professional manner.
- Enforce company standards related to work ethics, safety, quality, and other company policies within the work group.
- Supervise, manage, and direct the training, development, and work assignments of personnel.
- Understand and ensure that contractual requirements including local, state, and federal regulations are followed.
- Monitor and communicate equipment utilization and upcoming needs. Order material and tools as needed.
- Provide insight to Project Managers for schedule changes and resource allocation.
- Plan and organize crew member activities.
- Be a respected leader - gain the respect of others by being fair, honest, reliable, and hard working.
- Read and understand prints and project documents related to the construction of heavy highway and civil structures.
- Other unlisted duties will be assigned
Knowledge/Skill Requirement- Minimum of 5 years experience in Heavy Highway Construction as a superintendent or senior level foreman.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Knowledge and practice of safe work practices.
- Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications using proper grammar and spelling. Preference will be given to those who are bilingual in English and Spanish. This position requires the ability to clearly and effectively communicate via E-mail and reports.
- Moderate level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and internet search engines.
- Mathematical proficiency as it relates to basic accounting, geometry, algebra, and mathematics.
- Move throughout a construction jobsite which includes minor obstacles including climbing ladders and inclines, operating a truck, lifting up to 50 pounds
- Work outdoors with exposure to changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, and wind.
Qualifications- Clear Background
- Valid Driver's License
- Drug Screen Required
- Must be 21 or older
Work Environment- Overnight Stay on out of Town Projects (Lodging Provided)
- Overtime work is required
- May be exposed to extremes of hot and cold weather
Benefits- Per Diem on all projects with overnight stay
- Company provided work truck and communication devices
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation
- Profit Sharing Program
Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
