Superintendent/ Foreman- Local and Travel

K-Five Construction Corporation

The Role

Overview

Oversee road construction projects, manage crew, schedule, safety, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety
  • cost control
  • subcontractor coordination
  • cpm scheduling
  • quantity takeoff
  • work reporting

Tasks

-Maintain a safe workplace per OSHA and K-Five criteria. -Has overall responsibility for profitability of K-Five items. -Daily manage labor, materials, and equipment for K-Five performed work, efficiently to meet or beat bid estimated unit costs, and maintain progress per approved CPM. -Coordinate Subcontractors to maintain progress per approved CPM and enable efficient “as bid” performance of K-Five work. -Identify back-charge, if required, and provide PM with information to notify Subs in writing and invoice. -Prepare and obtain signatures on daily work reports for T&M work. Submit work report to PM for invoice preparation and submittal. -Participate in CPM schedule preparation with PM and Scheduler utilizing production rates “as bid” and performing quantity take-offs of major items to verify production rates and proposed durations -Assist PM with the obtaining of required documentation to substantiate potential change order and/or claim. -Delegate and/or perform quantity measurements for K-Five items. -Check material yields directly relating to above. -Work with Project Manager to locate and mobilize field offices for Engineer and K-Five. -Work together with Project Manager to execute over-all job plan as defined by bid documents, bid estimate, and start-up meeting agenda. -Work together with PM on final documentation (K-Five’s quantities and material deficiencies). -Identify extra work/plan errors/differing site condition, and advise PM. Work with PM to quantify potential impact.

Requirements

  • 5+ years
  • hs diploma
  • osha
  • driver’s license
  • equipment knowledge
  • time management

What You Bring

Able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs. Minimum of five years’ experience in a road construction role preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; solid speaking and presentation skills. This job requires working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat. May require evening and weekend work on a regular basis. High degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. HS diploma or GED equivalent and 5-7 years of supervisory experience in road construction; or equivalent combination of education and experience. K-Five Construction is looking for Superintendents and Foremen to travel/available to work in Illinois and multiple other states. Incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis with few breaks. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Good understanding of equipment, and labor used in road construction projects of various size and scope. Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations. Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s license, with a very clean driving record. -Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship -PM with actual start and actual finish dates for CPM activities for mandatory two (2) week updates.

Benefits

Working conditions -Collaborative Work Environment -4th Generation Family Owned and Operated

The Company

About K-Five Construction Corporation

-Grew into one of the region's top paving contractors. -Secured unlimited bidding capacity with the Illinois Department of Transportation. -Typical projects include highways, tollways, county infrastructure, railroads, airports, and industrial sites. -Maintains a reputation for hands-on leadership with executives involved directly in operations.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Transport