Superintendent

Description

• Attends pre-construction meetings to monitor the project status and obtain a grasp of the job scope and time schedule.
• Ensures that all change orders are properly executed as directed by the Project Manager or General Superintendent.
• Coordinates maintenance of heavy equipment on the project and supervises effective utilization.
• Inspects the project work for quality of workmanship to ensure that Company standards and government regulations are met.
• Performs periodic inspections of the job sites to ensure that standardized construction procedures are followed.
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
• Communicates with the General Superintendent or Project Manager daily to update him/her on project status.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Maintains good working relationship with the Project Manager, seeking his/her assistance in the scheduling of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Ensures that new employees receive safety training and job-specific training prior to beginning their field assignments.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Coordinates project objectives and plans with General Foremen and/or Foremen and subcontractors as may be required prior to actual construction.
• Works with members of the project team to secure the equipment necessary for the project to be completed.
• Ensures that the project site is secured after work hours and that appropriate security measures are in place.
• Meets with and assists inspectors or auditors on their scheduled or unscheduled visits to the job site.
• Works with the Office Manager to identify and recruit qualified applicants for all craft openings that are required to adequately staff the project.
• Attends the weekly Project Manager meetings to discuss job progress and any problems currently being encountered.
• Reviews the job schedule and cost breakdown and meets with the Project Manager to gain a complete understanding of potential challenges and problems prior to beginning the job.
• Works closely with the General Superintendent, Pile Driving Foreman, Crane Operations Foreman, Crane Operators, Welders, Apprentices, and other skilled and semi-skilled crafts persons to complete current projects in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Works with the General Foremen and/or Foremen to ensure that safety barricades and signs are in the proper place as required by the job.
• Ensures that good housekeeping practices are observed and maintained and that any potential safety hazard is corrected.
• Works closely with the Project Manager to plan and execute marine projects and ensure their successful completion.
• Holds all employees at the job site accountable for complying with Orion Marine Group Safety/Operational Policies and mandated regulatory guidelines and demonstrating safe work practices at the job site.
• Provides input in the hiring, firing, advancement, and promotion of other employees.
• Monitors project work expenditures versus projected costs for materials and supplies purchased and ensures that project expenditures are under budget.
• Works with General Foremen and/or Foremen to ensure that employees comply with Orion Marine Group Policies & Procedures, EEOC, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Updates the Project Manager regularly on estimated percent completion on each phase of the project.
• Meets regularly with General Foremen and/or Foremen to ensure that construction project deadlines are being met and that project work is completed on time.
• Meets regularly with the Field Safety Representative to ensure that all safety equipment and first aid items are present at the job site in case of emergency.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Sets up the job office and equipment trailers if required and ensures that permits, labor notices, safety rules, HR policies, and EEOC materials are posted in a conspicuous place.
• Maintains inventory control over tools and equipment, ensuring that movable tools are returned to the tool room and all other equipment is adequately stored.

Requirements

• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
• Incumbents must be well-versed in receiving and handling equipment used for marine operations.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
• Knowledge of the integration of various crafts to successfully perform their work. Craft knowledge should include pile driving, crane operations, welding, carpentry, sandblasting, pipefitting, and related areas.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or at elevated heights.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. as required.
• The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• Foresight to avoid potential problems before they arise.
• Conscientious attitude towards controlling job costs and adhering to project schedules.
• Previous supervisory experience and certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Troubleshoots and problem-solves as required on construction issues and problems that arise.
• A minimum of eight (8) years marine construction experience on work barges or job sites or equivalent experience in a marine construction supervisory capacity is required.
• Ability to decipher visual and audible changes in dredging activity.
• Well organized to effectively oversee all aspects of the project.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to hold Foremen and their crews accountable for safe work practices and work performance excellence.
• Ability to influence and motivate Foremen and their work crews.
• Ability to walk, step, climb, or otherwise move from one location on the job site to another and involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.
• The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

Benefits

• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Short Term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Career Growth & Development
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance