Grade Superintendent

Job ID : 517092

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

In this role, you will coordinate personnel, equipment, and resources on heavy civil construction projects of various sizes. You will manage day-to-day relations with construction crews and travel to various job sites as needed. You will supervise Grade Forepersons and will report directly to the General Superintendent. As a Grade Superintendent, you’ll see visible results of your work each day, playing an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Be the site safety champion : ensure the safety of all crew members and the public who may interact with the job. Follow and enforce company policies and procedures with all crew personnel and subcontractors.
• Hire, train, and mentor new employees : participate in the 30-60-90 Training Program. Promote continuous growth of employees.
• Work with other Grade Superintendents, Project Managers, Paving Superintendents, and Construction Manager to schedule crews effectively and efficiently based on business needs.
• Work with Project Manager / Estimator to develop and update project specific schedules.
• Work with Project Manager / Estimator and / or other Lines of Business to schedule projects, personnel, equipment, subcontractors, and resources.
• Prior to job startup, review with the Project Manager and Foreman the project plans and specifications. Participate in project handoffs and cost reviews.
• Assist Project Managers by providing feedback on job progress and identify changes to the scope of work and if change orders are necessary.
• Assist Project Managers by performing field measurements and determining sources. Check that job quantities & yield are correct.
• Understand and play active role in equipment transporting, scheduling, and utilization.
• Check daily cost sheets for correctness, compliance with estimated cost, and if over budget, find out why and report to Project Manager.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontract work and well as any necessary material testing.
• Participate as required in pre-bid and post-job meetings to evaluate performance and profitability of projects to ensure goals are attainable and met.
• Interface daily with crews to ascertain their needs, problems, and job progress.
• Supervise and coordinate daily crew activities and review production schedules.
• Production performance : recommend methods to improve safety, production targets, equipment performance, product quality, and crew performance.
• Ensure crew timecards are turned in timely, coding is correct, equipment and labor hours are recorded accurately.
• Review Plans, Specs, Work Order, Contract Documents frequently to ensure compliance.
• Participate in project meetings with contracting agencies and customers.
• Communicate with customers, inspectors, and members of the public in a positive and friendly manner.
• Regular and timely attendance.

Qualifications

Key Competencies

Physical Demands

Work Environment

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE / Vet / Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.