Dragados USA

Superintendent - Utility

Dragados USA$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 17+ years in heavy civil construction required, including 12+ years in a management role.
  • Valid Driver's License with company driving criteria compliance.
  • Experience managing teams of up to 7 people effectively.
  • Expertise in handling complex construction projects with strong organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated track record of maintaining project safety standards.
  • Advanced knowledge in specialized construction disciplines preferred.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises project area work, ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
  • Plans work methods, materials, and schedules for the project.
  • Collaborates with teams to identify job site hazards and set up activities.
  • Presents the production work plan to ensure team alignment during project kickoff.
  • Coordinates resources to meet project budget and timelines efficiently.
  • Forecasts work schedules to preemptively address potential issues.
  • Documents daily activities and promotes adherence to safety protocols.

Benefits

  • Strong commitment to safety and adherence to industry protocols.
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop upcoming talent within the team.
  • Engagement in media communications and community relationship building.
  • Structured support for managing subcontractor activities and project close-out processes.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Supervises work on a designated area of the project. Supports superintendents, field engineering, and estimating to ensure project compliance with contract drawings and specifications.
  • Plans work methods, materials, equipment needs and work schedule for assigned project work. Reviews daily or weekly work schedule with direct reports and updates monthly schedule from project feedback.
  • Reviews and understands the project specifications to oversee job set up activities. Works with work crews, field engineers and local utility companies to identify hazardous areas on job site.
  • Presents production work plan during initial project meeting to ensure all project crews and leaders are in alignment.
  • Coordinates with internal and external teams to ensure that project work is equipped with appropriate equipment and material quantities to complete production within assigned budget and schedule.
  • Forecasts the work schedule to identify issues and provides technical or scheduling recommendations to mitigate production issues.
  • Provides technical input to identify and resolve project risks including construction methods, work plan and material requirements, safety, and schedule activities. Documents daily activities and meeting notes using Company approved document methods.
  • Supports and promotes strict adherence to safety and process controls regarding operating equipment, worksite safety and documentation requirements.
  • Involved in all media communications and responsible to maintain community relationships using positive personal and company branding tools.
  • Supervises sub-contractor production and workforce regarding assigned project work. Recommends work schedule or work method adjustments regarding sub-contractor activities, as needed.
  • Oversees project close out activities in line with Company standards and Owner checklist requirements.
  • Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the project's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplinary actions; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • 17+ years of heavy civil construction experience required, with at least 12+ years management experience in construction required.
  • Valid Driver's License along with ability to meet criteria to drive on behalf of the company
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage teams of up to 7 people
  • Proven ability to manage complex construction projects using strong organization and multi-tasking skills.
  • Proven ability to manage difficult schedules and project demands while maintaining strict adherence to project safety program.
  • Developed expertise in a specialized construction type.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills required.
  • Strong leadership capability with internal drive to mentor and grow internal talent.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction site safety protocols and proven ability to enforce project safety programs.
  • Bachelor's Degree a considered a plus.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals geometry.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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