Superintendent

Ragnar Benson, LLC • Rockford, IL

42d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Ragnar Benson Construction, a MasTec Company, is seeking a Superintendent to support passenger and heavy rail construction, data centers, and commercial building projects across the United States. Ragnar Benson Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commuter rail, intermodal facilities, data centers and ports. With almost 40 years of experience in the railway industry, we offer various delivery models, including general contracting, construction management, preconstruction, and design-build services. In addition, we specialize in constructing intermodal facilities, classification yards, mechanical repair facilities, fueling facilities, automobile marshaling terminals, and mainline capacity improvements. Focusing on innovation, safety, and environmentally-responsible construction, Ragnar Benson delivers quality work and service. Ragnar Benson is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

Requirements

• Minimum GED or High School Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Civil Construction Superintendent with a focus on rail projects
• Must be capable of working on-site for 2 weeks with a four-day home rotation.
• Must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing.

Responsibilities

• Attend all required pre job meeting(s)
• Review the scope of each project with the Project Manager and Area Manager prior to beginning work
• Receive and review all union contracts prior to union pre jobs
• Set up job site prior to the start of the project
• Review and understand cost codes prior to starting work
• Communicate and maintain a good working relationship with IDOT, inspectors, subcontractors and owners
• Ensure that all work is completed according to the specifications for the project
• Coordinate all subcontractor operations
• Manage the local union relationship
• Supervise all on site employees for assigned projects.
• Ensure that all EEO requirements are being met or good faith efforts are being made to meet those requirements and that the efforts are documented
• Complete all paperwork as required including but not limited to: daily timesheets with photo documentation, safe cards, weekly tool box talks, onboarding new employees, daily diaries, delivery tickets with cost codes, and fuel receipts
• Send daily timesheets and diary notes from any Foreman completing timecard under the Superintendent's supervision
• Ensure completed quantities are entered daily and accurately
• Generate a two (2) week look ahead schedule on template provided by Project Manager including but not limited to activities, equipment, personnel/craft, permanent or construction material needs, and Q/C testing needs
• Verify that we have utility locates before any excavation is done
• Maintain all tools and equipment assigned to his/her project
• Ensure equipment checklists are completed as necessary
• Guarantee that all required materials and equipment are on site as scheduled/needed
• Ensure the maximum equipment utilization on the project
• Oversee that the work, including the work of Subcontractors, is being done in compliance with OSHA Standards and company policies
• Ensure that tool box talks are conducted on the first day of the work week and the sign in sheets are turned in
• Ensure that safe cards are being done and turned in on a daily basis
• Perform other work related duties as required

Benefits

• Compensation -$120,000 - $160,000/ year but commensurate with experience
• Ongoing performance reviews and merit increases
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management
• Telehealth Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED