Underground Utility Superintendent

Kokosing Industrial•Westerville, OH

About The Position

The Underground Utility Superintendent supervises skilled-trades crews and manages onsite construction activities, primarily underground utilities, for large heavy highway, roadway, and site projects. Working with the project team, the Superintendent coordinates, pre-plans, and oversees underground utility installation, with a major focus on safety, production, quality, and profitability. Supervisory duties include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; resolving complaints and problems; and training and developing team members.

Requirements

At least 6 years of similar construction field management experience.
Technical experience in complex underground utilities, progressing through the ranks from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent.
Proficiency in line and grade work using transits, lasers, and similar equipment.
Experience with shoring systems.
Experience with dewatering and sewer bypass.
Good understanding of specifications and blueprint reading.
Understanding of hydrostatic testing and sewer testing.
Ability to understand and interpret safety laws and company policies and standards.
Ability to apply effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to manage a team across varied self-performing trade disciplines.
Ability to create 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes.
Ability to assume responsibility and interface and communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Roadway or highway experience is preferred and considered a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage Foremen to conduct work safely and productively while meeting quality expectations.
Promote a 24/7 safety culture among crews.
Assist the Project Manager or Project Superintendent in creating the project schedule.
Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews.
Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.
Oversee costs associated with assigned work items.
Coordinate crew manpower, heavy equipment, tools, and materials.
Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.
Train and develop team members to support crew safety and productivity.
Coordinate and oversee underground utility installation on projects, with attention to safety, production, quality, and profitability.
Plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.