Field Superintendent - Water/Wastewater

Sundt•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Field Superintendent manages day-to-day construction activities, including supervising craft employees and subcontractors. The role schedules field activities in coordination with the project schedule and is responsible for safety, production goals, quality control, and cost control. It may supervise one or more craft groups and/or scopes of work. The position has three progression steps (I, II, and Senior); Step I is the entry level and is intended for individuals with minimum experience in the position who can manage one to two crews and/or foremen, as well as subcontractors.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
At least two years of supervisory experience in similar construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures.
Understanding of construction scheduling and cost control, and ability to control and supervise employees and subcontractors.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently; occasionally stoop, kneel, or bend; occasionally climb stairs or ladders; frequently grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects; occasionally lift, push, or pull objects; and sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire workday.
Ability to use a telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.

Responsibilities

Emphasizes a culture of safety throughout the project and ensures the safety plan is executed relentlessly.
Assists in or conducts reviews of shop drawings and design conflicts, reviews and implements RFIs, manages quality control and safety responsibilities, and coordinates and oversees subcontractors; ensures the quality management plan is followed and installed work meets or exceeds Sundt’s expectations.
Assists in or manages the selection of equipment, construction methods, and sequencing of operations.
Assists with or conducts subcontractor meetings.
Assists with or manages implementation of LEAN planning.
Conducts daily risk management analysis with project leaders to ensure timely mitigation and documentation.
Demonstrates competency in project environmental control processes and takes corrective action when necessary.
Enforces the project management plan (PMP) so field activities follow project plans, policies, and procedures.
Manages project control activities and costs daily, takes appropriate action to support consistent deliverables and successful execution, demonstrates business acumen within the area of responsibility, and understands the change management process.
On self-perform projects, may acquire, develop, and manage the craft field team; establish and communicate performance expectations; provide feedback; determine training and development needs; conduct on-the-job training; and conduct Individual Development Reviews.
Oversees, directs, and coordinates manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontract activities in accordance with the project schedule; ensures the material management plan and applicable change-control processes are followed.
Participates in business development and preconstruction activities as directed.
Prepares and maintains detailed schedules for areas of responsibility and ensures scheduling, sequencing, and changes are incorporated, controlled, managed, and communicated daily to the project team for timely execution.
Reviews time sheets, quantity reporting, and daily costs for proper preparation and coding; completes daily reporting accurately and on time in accordance with the Sundt Management System (SMS).
Uses available reports to manage project scope and ensure appropriate steps are taken to build the project successfully in the field; understands and may participate in developing the Monthly Progress Report.