PAVING SUPERINTENDENT

Knife River Corp•Central Point, OR

45d

About The Position

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. We are hiring a Paving Superintendent at our Medford OR operation. In this role, you'll oversee asphalt paving crews, equipment and subcontractors for the construction of public and private asphalt paving projects. The Paving Superintendent will ensure all projects are pre-planned and scheduled to maximize customer satisfaction with attention to safety, quality, compliance with detailed specifications and to maximize profitability. We are open to this position being salaried, nonunion or union with the Operating Engineers Local 701. Wage will be commensurate with experience, training and market analysis.

Requirements

8 years of asphalt paving industry or related experience.
3 years supervising crews and equipment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
Effectively communicate with crews, foremen, supervisors, agencies, owners and the community.
Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
Thorough understanding of industry practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
Work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
Ability to think critically to change plan quickly as needed.
Proficient with iPad and web-based scheduling, tracking and timekeeping applications.
Current driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Flexible with schedule.

Responsibilities

Supervise multiple foremen and subcontractors on one or more paving projects.
Work closely with Construction Manager, General Manager, Plant Manager, Project Engineers and other key personnel.
Review daily cost reports.
Manage project schedule.
Communicate progress to key individuals.
Meet with agencies and owners to build and maintain relationships.
Approve daily timecards.
Communicate and manage daily equipment needs with service department.
Coordinate trucking with Logistics Manager and Trucking Supervisor.
Provide training and direction to key personnel.
Travel to project locations.
Work a flexible schedule both days and nights.
Perform other duties as required.