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Superintendent

Atkinson ConstructionSan Diego, CA
$120,000 - $210,000Hybrid

About The Position

The Superintendent oversees all field operations on a project to ensure that self-performed and subcontracted trade work is compliant with contract documents and the project schedule. Superintendents also implement and enforce safety and quality control policies among Atkinson employees and subcontractors.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience with a large-scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry experience preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and manpower
  • Experience with a large-scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry experience with increasing levels of responsibility
  • Demonstrated ability to lead field operations
  • In-depth knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, manpower, etc
  • Alignment to our Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

Responsibilities

  • Champion our safety culture by conducting regular safety inspections to assure all working conditions and work habits are compliant with company, contract, and government standards
  • Supervise the timely and cost-effective installation of the contracted work of either the total project, or, due to size, scale, and complexity, a particular scope(s), subcontractor(s), or other portion(s) of the project
  • Provide on-the-job training opportunities for Assistant Superintendents and Project/Office Engineers
  • Encourage and/or participate in staff training and development
  • Develop a plan for a sequence of work including: Developing the project schedule and plan, and organizing project work to assure all work is in place in accordance with contract documents
  • Have working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
  • Know the scheduled delivery dates for all critical path material and equipment.
  • Know the submittal schedule for the project
  • Update project schedule monthly and in accordance with contract documents
  • Control field costs for Atkinson and subcontract work
  • Supervise field workforce to assure all work is put in place in the most cost-efficient manner
  • Schedule and monitor field productivity
  • Have good working knowledge of equipment
  • Implement the company’s safety policies and procedures and corporate QC policies and programs
  • Assist in resolution of scope conflict
  • Participate in the project management functions
  • Assure punch list is completed in a timely manner

Benefits

  • health benefits (medical and dental plans)
  • paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday)
  • retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution
  • life insurance
  • short and long term disability
  • commuter benefits
  • fitness reimbursement
  • healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans
  • tuition reimbursement
  • back-up daycare and family support benefits
  • EAP
  • work life assistance
  • holiday contribution program

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