Utility Superintendent
About The Position
The Utility Superintendent oversees utility and maintenance projects, ensuring successful operations and performance of the work. The role requires extensive experience in underground utility construction and repairs, with a hands-on approach to managing operations and directly overseeing fieldwork. The position also carries responsibility for hiring, managing, and terminating employees, as well as tracking time and invoicing to maintain profitability and project efficiency. The Utility Superintendent oversees daily project and maintenance-contract operations, manages employee performance and productivity, and ensures service quality, contractual compliance, client satisfaction, safety, resource management, cost control, and equipment maintenance. The role leads underground utility construction and repairs in the field, manages installation and maintenance work on road projects, and addresses technical issues as they arise. The position is responsible for employee hiring, training, supervision, coaching, and development; client relationships and issue resolution; safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality compliance; project documentation and progress reporting to the Operations Manager; and identification and mitigation of project risks.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience supervising maintenance contracts, civil construction, or similar operations.
- Proven expertise in underground utility construction, repair, and maintenance.
- Experience managing team members, including hiring, training, and terminations.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with utility installation and repair standards and practices or other public utility operations.
- Knowledge of local regulations and industry standards in Kentucky.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily utility project and maintenance-contract operations, ensuring service quality, contractual compliance, and client satisfaction.
- Manage employee performance and productivity to meet contractual goals and expectations.
- Ensure adherence to safety management, resource management, and cost controls.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained through inspections, preventive maintenance, and necessary repairs.
- Provide hands-on leadership for underground utility construction and repair, ensuring work is safe and within scope.
- Manage field teams, provide technical expertise, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of underground utilities on road projects, managing resources and troubleshooting issues.
- Hire, train, supervise, and, when necessary, terminate employees.
- Monitor team performance and provide coaching and development to support quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Promote a work environment focused on safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary contact for key clients, maintain strong relationships, and resolve concerns promptly.
- Implement safety protocols, monitor worksite safety, and conduct regular compliance audits.
- Enforce environmental, regulatory, and quality standards across projects.
- Provide regular updates to the Operations Manager on project progress, team performance, and client feedback.
- Maintain project documentation, including daily team sheets and Tool Box Safety Meetings records.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies; address challenges proactively to maintain project quality, safety, and schedule.
- Track time and invoicing to support profitability and project efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
