Job Description
Job Description
Description :
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The superintendent for the grading division directs all field personnel on a given project, takes responsibility for all safety and production goals for the project.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To guide all field activities on projects while adhering to all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations, while meeting all safety, quality and schedule goals.
Main Activities
- Build a team atmosphere to allow all foreman and operators to thrive and succeed.
- Manage several foreman / lead men on separate projects and provide them with the tools, equipment and technical support they need
- Manage several projects in varying locations throughout the Southeast.
- Attend meetings with the client
- Attend pre-con meetings
- Work with Project Engineer to ensure materials are submitted, approved and delivered on time
- Work with Project Engineer to ensure layout is correct and performed ahead of time
- Schedule equipment delivery
- Schedule meetings with engineers and owners
- Maintain all erosion control inspections and ensure compliance
- Communicate scope, details and schedule with the foremen
- Random on site safety inspections
- Management production requirements as set forth in the project schedules
- Assist in training new hires and existing personnel
- Assist in recruiting and screening new employees
- Assist in safety meetings
- Communicate project billing information to the office for timely invoicing
- Communicate project time sheets to the office for payroll
- Maintain a project file of fuel sheets, load count sheets, hourly work, change order requests, and all applicable materials lists
- Schedule and order necessary construction materials
- Maintain MSHA compliance on projects
- Check the on site MSHA binder for compliance
- Ensure foremen / lead men have all MSHA paperwork, organized and up to date
- Random inspections of vehicles, equipment and projects
- Attend all required MSHA training
- Maintain all expense reports credit card receipts, coded correctly and turned in weekly
- Maintain a professional appearance at all times
- Maintain company vehicle
Sub Activities
Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures when needed.Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely storedParticipate in routine maintenance when neededPractice workplace safetyMaintain inventoryComplete daily fuel, load count and hour logsGeneral daily preventative equipment maintenanceMaintain current tool inventory in maintenance trailer / truckMaintain fuel tank level and inventory, communicate to management for deliveriesInstall and maintain silt fence.Maintain all erosion control devices and report deficienciesGuide and lead the crew in all daily activitiesPerform minor emergency repairs on equipment as neededKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas or be willing to learn :
Equipment operation and maintenanceEquipment safetyMSHA regulationsOSHA regulationsSite specific hazards and conditionsGeneral site preparation techniques and proceduresKnowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and other pieces of heavy equipmentKnowledge of equipment maintenance and storageKnowledge of road construction and maintenance techniquesKnowledge of workplace safety requirements and proceduresKnowledge of equipment cleaning standards and proceduresSkills
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills :
ability to operate all types of equipment according to the manufacturers recommendationsability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible mannerclient service and public interaction skillsteam buildinganalytical and problem solving skillsdecision making skillseffective verbal and listening communications skillsability to communicate effectively in Englishability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily recordsstress management skillstime management skillsPersonal Attributes
The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes :
be honest and trustworthy be respectfulable to communicate effectivelypossess cultural awareness and sensitivitybe flexibledemonstrate sound work ethicsdeal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful mannerWORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
The superintendent position is a physically strenuous and mentally demanding job. He / she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects, from time to time. The project manager will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The person must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.
Environmental Conditions
The superintendent must work outside in all different weather conditions including
extreme cold and extreme heat. He / she may at times be exposed to dangerous and / or toxic
substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and
infection.
Sensory Demands
He / she may at times be exposed to dangerous and / or toxic substances and must take necessary
precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection.
Mental Demands
The superintendent must work with the team and is expected to maintain a schedule
of work. Proper and efficient management of all projects is required. Any variation from these means that lengthens the project not caused by unforeseen conditions is unacceptable. Any problems or inconveniences may result in increased stress to complete tasks in a
limited time.
Bonus Requirements
For the superintendent to be eligible for bonus compensation, the following stipulations apply :
The project manager must promote and work : Safely , All day.Project deadlines must be met, unless of :Excessive inclement weather beyond the estimated allowance per projectChange ordersForces of MuejerUnforeseen conditions or scopeUnforeseen equipment downtimeCompany vehicle must only be used for company businessMaintain routine maintenanceCleanlinessSafety itemsRandom Drug ScreeningsClean MVR, as stated by our insurance companyPositive attitude and a willing to exceed expectationsPaperwork completed neatly and on timeMaintain a team atmosphereRequirements :