Civil Superintendent

Herzog•Gastonia, NC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is seeking a Civil Superintendent for the NCDOT I-85 Railroad Bridges CM/GC Project in Gastonia, North Carolina. Herzog and joint venture partner Flatiron Dragados will construct civil and structural infrastructure for three new railroad bridges, two new roadway bridges, and two temporary railroad bridges over Interstate I-85 to support future highway widening. The project also includes wet and dry utility relocations, storm drainage, mass earthwork, bridge substructure and superstructure, railroad and highway shoring, retaining walls, trackwork, highway resurfacing and widening, highway ramp reconstruction, and signage and striping. The Civil Superintendent plans, coordinates, supervises, forecasts, and takes responsibility for onsite production functions, including schedule, compliance, engineering, budget, equipment needs, and materials and equipment control. The role works closely with project team members, client representatives, utility companies, and subcontractors, provides technical assistance on drawings and construction methods, and supports project management with procedures, working documents, specifications, standards, and closeout activities. The superintendent also oversees onsite compliance with project procedures, safety requirements, work rules, and environmental requirements. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, punctuality, and active participation in Herzog's culture and essential behaviors. It is subject to background and motor vehicle checks, a physical and medical evaluation, drug screening, and required ongoing safety certifications and testing. The role involves light physical work, occasional lifting or exertion up to 20 pounds, and working outdoors in all weather conditions and around loud noise and heavy or moving machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 8 years of civil construction management and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction.
Thorough knowledge of civil construction technology, equipment, and methods; engineering; cost control; schedules; and safety.
Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
Maintain a valid driver's license and endorsements as required for the position.
Successfully complete and maintain required safety certifications and testing on an annual basis.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including walking on uneven surfaces; occasional use of step ladders or stairs; extended sitting and standing; and regularly kneeling, bending, and squatting.
Pass color and vision examinations as required by the position and be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required.
Able to work in loud conditions, around heavy or moving machinery, and outdoors in hot, cold, rainy, snowy, and sleety weather.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review, physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Collaborate frequently with the project team, client representatives, utility companies, and subcontractors.
Plan, coordinate, supervise, and forecast onsite production functions, and assume responsibility for maintaining the schedule, verifying compliance, engineering, budget, equipment needs, and material and equipment control.
Provide technical assistance by interpreting drawings and recommending construction methods and equipment as required.
Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, specifications, and standards.
Coordinate project closeout activities in line with project standards and Owner checklist requirements.
Supervise onsite personnel and ensure compliance with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, and environmental compliance.
Document violations, notify project management, and recommend or implement corrective actions as required.
Regularly engage in, participate in, and promote Herzog’s culture and essential behaviors.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report safety violations to the immediate supervisor.