Superintendent (Utilities) Iowa

Veit•Field - Iowa, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent/Foreman manages the daily site activities by ensuring the project is constructed in accordance with safety, design, budget, and schedule. The Superintendent/Foreman directly manages the lead personnel and staff on each project site. Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in‑place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Requirements

Two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OSHA 30 hour, HAZWOPER certificate, Excavating Safety Training, Blueprint Training, CPR, First Aid.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, plans, specifications, and legal documents.
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel spreadsheets, iPad and iPhone.
Ability to communicate and schedule project needs appropriately.
Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates. Must clearly communicate directions and information. Speaks effectively before groups as well as individuals. Must have good interpersonal skills.
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 be over the age of 18.
Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
Must possess valid driver’s license and ability to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 hour (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Manages the daily site activities by ensuring the project is constructed in accordance with safety, design, budget, and schedule.
Directly manages the lead personnel and staff on each project site.
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 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 time cards.
Manages field personnel in fair and equitable manner in accordance with Veit policies, procedures, as well as 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 work place injuries, according to Veit policies and procedures.
Ensures all work follows specified quality standards. Inspects field work for quality compliance, materials for quality compliance and review assembly of manufacturer’s literature and drawings before work begins.
Responds to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
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 successfully perform assignments or adversely affect company operations.