Underground Utility Superintendent

Blythe Development•Charlotte, NC

35d

About The Position

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We are now 100% Employee Owned! The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.

Requirements

Need a minimum of 5 years of experience with Storm Drain, Sewer, and Waterlines
Must be able to work the night shift or day shift while Utility Crews are performing work.

Responsibilities

Must understand water, sewer, and storm drain. Must be able to read profiles, pre-plan work, propose conflicts to other team members, and make sure the appropriate materials are available to multiple crews that are performing work on the project.
Must be able to deal with the inspectors of the proper municipalities and coordinate the installations accordingly.
Thorough understanding of work that is being performed. (Installing per design unless otherwise directed.)
Must be able to read and understand contract obligations and cost reports, safety and manage work according to all 3 categories.
Monitor, direct, and manage soft digging operation and coordinate with project engineers and project managers.
Ordering/procuring materials for crews to be successful on their current projects. (trench boxes, pipe, fittings, tools etc.)
Understand what it takes to complete the task that your crews are working on and plan ahead so they can continue to be productive.
Verify that locates are fresh and up to date on site. Coordinate this with project engineer.
Communicate with inspectors and create a good working relationship with them.
Monitor crew compatibility and if issues arise take the proper actions to rectify the issue. (coaching, write up, crew movements, terminations (joint responsibility PM/SR PM/Division Manager))
Understand production rates and communicate them with your crews.
Monitor Procore to make sure that your crews are installing the proper quantities in a timely manner. (PM will do the same when keeping quantities up to date).
Monitor Project Sight (Internal recordkeeping system) for pictures being taken of work progress.
Take pictures and upload to Project Sight. (whenever going on a job)
If we are responsible for a subcontractor treat them the same way you would your own crews. Understand their scope of work. Make sure they have what they need to complete their tasks. If issues arise inform PM/Sr. PM so they can rectify the situation.
Be clear, concise, and confident with your crews.
Manage up to 5+ crews on one project.