Construction Superintendent-Environmental/Heavy Civil

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Houston, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

GHD's Construction group is hiring! We have an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Construction Superintendent to oversee construction job sites throughout the United States. We have openings across all geographic areas within the continental US and an upcoming 3-year project in western Ohio. In this role, you will lead construction projects of small- to large-scale environmental, heavy civil projects. This position would support the following types of projects: environmental remediation, earthwork, heavy civil, demolition, dredging/waterway, and general contracting. You will direct crews onsite, ensure deadlines and quality control measures are met, evaluate project work in accordance with a predetermined timeline and budget and align with the strategic goals of the organization and scope of the project. This role will be required to work remote on project sites with rotations home on a regular basis. Candidate can be located anywhere in the USA, but candidates located near or willing to relocate near western Ohio will be preferred. Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. #LI-RM1 Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of supervisor level experience with exposure to some or all of the following types of projects: environmental remediation, heavy civil, demolition, mining, dredging/waterway, and general contracting
Ability to review and use project schedules to plan and direct field activities
Ability to communicate with and direct a team composed of different crafts and subcontractors
Ability to recognize potential changes and other project impacts and assist project management with notices and claims
Has a working knowledge and understanding of project contract, specifications and drawings for assigned activities
Proficiency in construction scheduling, cost control and ability to supervise large groups
Possesses writing skills necessary to document project activities
Ability to effectively communicate with clients and subcontractors and maintain liaison with other departments, (i.e., purchasing, engineering, etc.) as required to support construction schedule
Must have the solid understanding to be able to safely operate equipment and qualify employees

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the site's H&S representative and Site Safety Officer to enforce the site and corporate Health and Safety Plans
Review project hazards and participate in Job Hazard Analysis and incident investigation and reporting
Perform pre-task planning
Coordinating and planning field activities for craft and equipment resources
Lead all aspects of work performance and productivity of crafts and subcontractors to ensure project rules, procedures, specifications, safety requirements, etc. are followed
Ensure direct report timecards accurately reflect hours and job tasks (WBS coding) worked and are submitted timely
Understand the project contract/scope and advise project management of potential changes (scope and conditions), potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc.; assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required
Assist in planning work schedule, determining workforce levels, material quantities, equipment requirements, subcontractor scheduling, etc.
Assist with selection and hiring of project craft personnel
Responsible for training and mentoring direct reports and subcontractors
Understand and use GHD’s cost control systems to improve job performance
Dedication to and responsibility of GHD’s Safety Culture onsite
Perform additional assignments as needed