Job Description:In this position, you will supervise the skilled trades crews and manage onsite construction activities (primarily underground utilities) for large, extensive site projects and heavy highway/roadway projects. You will also be collaborating with the project team, as this role is responsible for the overall coordination, pre-planning, and installation of the underground utilities on a project or projects with a major focus on Safety, Production, Quality and Profitability.
Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, include: Planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include training and development of team members.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead and manage Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.
- Be a leader for the Safety 24/7 culture of your crews.
- Assist the Project Manager/Project Superintendent in creating the project schedule.
- Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews.
- Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.
- Oversee costs associated with your work items.
- Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews.
- Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.
- Train / Develop team members for the safety and productivity of the crews
Education and Experience:- Technical experience in complex underground utilities progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.
- (5+) years similar construction Field Management experience.
- Roadway/Highway experience is preferred but not required.
Skills and Abilities:- Proficient in line and grade (transits, lasers, etc.)
- Experience with shoring systems
- Experience with dewatering/sewer bypass
- Good understanding of specifications and blueprint reading
- Promotes quality work
- Understands hydrostatic testing/sewer testing
- Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
- Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
- Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activity's vitals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines.
- Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes.
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.
Benefits: Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) plan.
