General Superintendent - Foundations

Veit National Corporation•New Berlin, WI

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About The Position

The General Superintendent oversees all Foundation efforts to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with safety, design, budget, and schedule. Works as a liaison with other departments, employees, contractors, and outside agencies.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Superintendent overseeing construction work, specifically with Foundations.
HAZWOPER, OSHA 10 HOUR, OSHA 30 HOUR, Excavating Safety Training, Confined Space, Blueprint Reading, CPR, First Aid certifications or the ability to obtain.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, iPad and iPhone.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, construction plans, construction specifications, and legal documents.
Ability to communicate and schedule project needs appropriately.
Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written with employees, clients, and other business associates. Must clearly communicate directions and information. Must possess the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, members of the business community.
Must have good interpersonal skill and be able to speak effectively before groups as well as individuals. Must possess the ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical field quantity situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must possess the ability to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must possess valid driver's license and the ability to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Must be over the age of 18.
Union affiliation or willingness to join the union if necessary.
Requires travel throughout the United States (50%).

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of HCSS Software Suite is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manages day to day operations in the field including scheduling and coordinating labor resources, determining materials quantity and delivery, stays current on communication between subcontractors, owner, site engineer, etc. and ensures timecards, logs, estimates, and necessary reports are completed on time. Oversees crew mobilization, moves, etc. Acts as liaison between clients, project managers, and superintendents. Participates in activities necessary to close each job appropriately.
Provides guidance to crews on maintaining a safe working environment for all employees by enforcing company safety guidelines, OSHA guidelines and other applicable safety standards. Provides timely and accurate documentation for reporting of safety issues according to company policies and procedures.
Ensures all work follows specified quality standards. Inspects field work for quality compliance, materials for quality compliance and reviews assembly of manufacturer's literature and drawings before work starts.
Controls costs through efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, materials, and other resources to minimize cost. Uses HCSS Heavy Job Software to determine most cost-effective production standards.
Remains informed of progress on all jobs assigned and instructs Superintendents on issues and areas of concern. Ensures that proper authorizations are obtained before beginning work on extras and change orders. Controls and monitors all change orders and extra work orders to ensure field completion.
Maintains knowledge of local, county, and state rules and regulations relating to projects and informs crews of how to act accordingly.
Produces and communicates Workforce Schedule for projects to keep division crews active and balanced. Tracks project budgets and works to complete project within assigned budget.
Manages field personnel in fair and equitable manner. Addresses performance issues as they occur. Regularly completes daily reports to record performance of associates. Oversees team dynamics for maximum productivity, quality, and safety. Supports and participates in training. Ensures all crews are trained properly in safety, skill and in supervisory skills where applicable.
Participates in meetings to discuss project start up and future plans. Prepares and participates in regular job site meeting throughout project. Assures that Leadership is informed on all matters of relative importance.
Stays up to date on construction means, methods and procedures.
Other projects or duties as assigned by management.