Job Description:Position SummaryResponsible for managing the day-to-day field operations to ensure the standards of the contract are met in a cost-effective, safe and efficient manner. The Project Superintendent holds overall responsibility for operations and maintenance of the project. Verifies work, interprets the contract, and gives direction and advice on schedules and subcontractor work to the Zone Superintendents. The Project Superintendent works in collaboration with the Project Manager to coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of a services plan consistent with the identified needs of the client and the contract.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities- Manages his or her Zone Superintendents to ensure completion of condition assessment of pavements, signs, guardrails, bridges, vegetation, tunnels, and other contract requirements.
- Directs and advises their Zone Supers. To determine the best approach (self-performance or subcontract) for bringing assets into contract compliance considering cost, timeliness, and efficiency. Sources and qualifies new subcontractors.
- Monitors operational and financial performance, conducts operational and financial analysis, and prepares performance information and recommendations for incorporation into the periodic reports to management.
- Serves as technical advisor to their Zone Supers and Subcontractors.
- Reviews work schedules received from Zone Supers checking budgets, timelines and safe operations once approved briefs PM. on scheduled work.
- Inspects in-process and reviews completed work with QC. to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
- Acts as a communication link between the Project Manager and operations personnel.
- Ensures direct reports are actively supervising, scheduling, and evaluating personnel. Coach direct reports on management techniques.
- Obtains, inspects, and controls fleet (maintenance, fuel cards, etc.). Manage, monitor, and controls project assets and materials.
- Responsible for proper work reporting, timesheets, budgeting, and other systems. Prepares reports and correspondence as necessary. Ensures data in the MMIS is accurate.
- Reviews and works with the Admin. on customer service logs and ensures correct and timely resolutions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- The Project Superintendent is expected to have 3-5 years of skilled trade/engineering experience including knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards, and specifications The Project Superintendent should also have at a minimum 1 yr. of successfullyleading and managing people.
- The Project Superintendent holds overall responsibility for operations and maintenance of the project. Verifies work, interprets the contract, and gives direction on schedules and subcontractor work. The Project Superintendent needs to have complete knowledge of the contract and the programs that drive the project (MRP).
- Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations
- Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs, and field inspection equipment
- Ability to provide technical supervision and leadership to other staff
- Read and interpret roadway, bridge, and structure plans and contract specifications
- Maintain detailed records
- Communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
- Be an ambassador in implementing policies and procedures.
- Ability to obtain Advanced DOT (or MOT if in Canada) Certification
- Operation of heavy equipment as needed
Education and Experience- 3-5 years of skilled trade/engineering experience and 1 year of successfully leading people.
- Valid Driver's license with good driving record (Required)
Work Conditions/Physical Demands- The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally stand and/or walk for short periods of time. Use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.
Work Environment- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Office and Field Environment in heat and cold
- Minimal travel required
- 24/7 Operations-Occasional holidays, nights, weekends are required.
Physical requirement- Reaching, bending, squatting, walking
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Work over and around water
- Working from heights
- Working in tight spaces
