Construction Superintendent (NW Region) - JKL Associates

PUSH, Inc.•Absarokee, MT

About The Position

The Superintendent manages and oversees assigned utility construction projects, providing direction and mentoring to project Foremen and crews. The role supports all aspects of assigned projects and requires effective working relationships with crews, Foremen, subcontractors, customers, and Engineers to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability objectives while meeting or exceeding customer requirements. The position involves 100% travel, including being away from home for extended periods, and working outdoors in all types of weather. JKL Associates, a Division of PUSH, is a privately owned communications and power utility contractor that has provided telecommunications infrastructure for 50 years. The company describes its team members as dedicated, acting with integrity, and continually striving for excellence. Its corporate office is in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Five years of supervisory experience in a utility construction setting.
Demonstrated field experience with digging operations in city and rural areas around utilities.
Experience operating equipment such as a backhoe/loader, excavator, cable plow, and compact track loader, including various attachments.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to motivate, mentor, and lead teams.
Ability to work well with others and participate on a crew.
Ability to embrace new technologies.
Positive attitude.
Computer literacy and experience using Microsoft and Google G Suite.
Ability to read, comprehend, and prepare project-related work reports.
Ability to handle stressful situations and workloads.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Ability to multitask effectively.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs to perform skilled movements.
Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods; 100% travel.
Must pass pre-employment screenings.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed safety, quality, and productivity requirements on assigned projects.
Lead, direct, and mentor Foremen and crews to complete projects on time and meet financial and non-financial objectives.
Staff projects, recruit talent, retain employees, and promote career advancement.
Manage employee relations, including recognition, discipline, and performance evaluations.
Recruit and recommend additional subcontractors for approval.
Recommend and initiate training and cross-training for personnel in the area of responsibility.
Plan and schedule assigned projects and take appropriate action to meet or beat deadlines.
Monitor project performance against productivity, safety, and quality standards and resolve issues.
Review and approve crew daily time, time reports, invoices, purchase orders, and other required paperwork.
Perform daily preventative maintenance checks on construction equipment and promptly report issues to the Fleet Manager.
Provide weekly equipment information, such as hours and miles, to the Fleet Manager.
Understand the contracts for assigned projects.
Follow company and manufacturer safety procedures, industry safety standards, OSHA requirements, and other applicable regulations.
Establish positive working relationships with crews, customers, and subcontractors.
Document and maintain a daily log of project events.
Manage documents and elevate change orders for approval in a timely manner.
Approve subcontractor units, production, quality, accuracy, and inventory.
Ensure accurate redlines/as-builts and production footage, and manage subcontractors so projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Pre-plan mobilization of crews, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and other project-related items.
Perform other duties as assigned.