Traveling Superintendent/Foreman (Earthwork)

Veit•Bismarck, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent/Foreman oversees daily site operations for Earthwork projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, design specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines. This role directly manages lead personnel and on-site staff to drive efficiency and quality. A Day in the Life Daily communication with General Superintendents regarding job-specific needs, including workforce and equipment requirements. Daily contact with job site crews to ensure project time schedule and workforce needs are being met. Schedules subcontractors to complete work as needed. Monitors subcontractor work to ensure work is complete per subcontractor agreement. Maintains a safe working environment by identifying workplace hazards and taking corrective action when necessary. Ensures employees have up-to-date information on safety procedures and policies. Conducts daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings, daily stretching, and weekly Tool Box topics. Complete daily record keeping, including daily logs, equipment schedules, material schedules, and timecards. Manages field personnel fairly and equitably in accordance with Company policies and procedures and compliance with local and federal laws. Addresses staff performance issues as they occur. Participates in pre-construction meetings to discuss project start-up and project planning. Prepares and participates in regular job site meetings throughout the project lifecycle. Provides timely and accurate documentation for reporting safety issues, equipment damage, and workplace injuries according to Company policies and procedures. Ensures all work follows specified quality standards. Inspects field work and materials for quality compliance and reviews the assembly of the manufacturer’s literature and drawings before work begins. Responds to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members. Regular participation in training for construction methods and safety. Supports training opportunities for staff. Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to perform assignments or adversely affect company operations successfully.

Requirements

Two to five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
HAZWOPER certificate.
Excavating Safety Training.
Blueprint Training.
CPR certification.
First Aid certification.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, reports, construction plans, construction specifications, and legal documents.
Ability to use Outlook, Word, Excel, iPad, and iPhone.
Ability to communicate and schedule project needs appropriately.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written with employees, clients, and other business associates.
Ability to communicate directions and information clearly.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to speak effectively before groups and individuals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Must possess the ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Must be over the age of 18.
Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10-hour certification.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily site operations for Earthwork projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, design specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines.
Directly manages lead personnel and on-site staff to drive efficiency and quality.
Communicates daily with General Superintendents regarding job-specific needs, including workforce and equipment requirements.
Contacts job site crews daily to ensure project time schedule and workforce needs are being met.
Schedules subcontractors to complete work as needed and monitors their work for compliance with agreements.
Maintains a safe working environment by identifying hazards, taking corrective action, and ensuring employees have up-to-date safety information.
Conducts daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings, daily stretching, and weekly Tool Box topics.
Completes daily record keeping, including daily logs, equipment schedules, material schedules, and timecards.
Manages field personnel fairly and equitably in accordance with Company policies and procedures and compliance with local and federal laws.
Addresses staff performance issues as they occur.
Participates in pre-construction meetings and regular job site meetings.
Provides timely and accurate documentation for safety issues, equipment damage, and workplace injuries.
Ensures all work follows specified quality standards and inspects field work and materials for quality compliance.
Responds to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members.
Participates in training for construction methods and safety and supports training opportunities for staff.
Keeps supervisor informed of known actions that may affect job performance or company operations.