Utility Superintendent
About The Position
The Utility Superintendent oversees utility and maintenance contracts to ensure successful, efficient operations and performance. The role requires extensive experience in underground utility construction and repairs, with hands-on involvement in managing operations and overseeing fieldwork. The superintendent is also responsible for employee hiring, management, and termination, as well as time tracking and invoicing to support profitability and project efficiency. The role leads utility project operations, underground utility construction and repair, employee management, client relationships, safety and regulatory compliance, reporting, and risk management. The Utility Superintendent provides regular updates to the Operations Manager and maintains project documentation, including daily team sheets and Tool Box Safety Meetings.
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 safety management, resource management, and cost controls are followed.
- Ensure equipment is maintained through inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
- Provide hands-on leadership for underground utility construction and repair, ensuring work is safe and within scope.
- Direct 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; manage resources and troubleshoot issues.
- Hire, train, supervise, and when necessary terminate employees.
- Monitor team performance and provide coaching and development to promote work quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Foster a workplace that promotes safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary contact for key clients, address concerns, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationships.
- Implement safety protocols, monitor worksite safety, and conduct audits to ensure compliance.
- Enforce environmental, regulatory, and quality standards across projects.
- Provide the Operations Manager with updates on project progress, team performance, and client feedback.
- Maintain project documentation, including daily team sheets, Tool Box Safety Meetings, and other required records.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies; proactively address challenges to keep projects on track and minimize disruptions.
- 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
