Highly adaptable heavy-civil contractor specializing in bridges, tunnels, marine, underground and mining projects.
Oversee all on‑site construction activities, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Owensboro, KY
Onsite
Company Size
397 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Heavy Civil Construction
Bridge Structures
Marine Infrastructure
Underground Construction
Mechanical Construction
Boilermaker Construction
Piping Systems
Mechanical Equipment Installation
Role
Description
subcontractor supervision
document control
permit compliance
site inspections
schedule management
quality control
Subcontractor Supervision: Oversee subcontractors and ensure they are meeting their contractual obligations in terms of quality, schedule, and safety.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including daily logs, change orders, as-built drawings, RFIs, submittal reviews, obtaining permits, daily reports, equipment tracking.
Permit Compliance: Ensure that all necessary permits and approvals are obtained and that construction activities comply with local building codes and regulations.
Problem Solving: Address and resolve on-site issues promptly, making decisions that keep the project on track and within budget.
Daily Site Inspections: Conduct regular inspections to assess work quality, identify potential issues, and ensure adherence to project specifications.
Resource Management: Manage on-site resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Progress Reporting: Provide regular reports to project managers and stakeholders on the status of construction activities, milestones achieved, and any challenges encountered.
Team Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to on-site personnel, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Schedule Management: Monitor and adjust project schedules as needed to ensure timely completion, coordinating with various trades and subcontractors.
Client Interaction: Interface with clients and address any concerns or questions they may have about the construction process.
Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to coordinate construction activities and resolve issues as they arise.
Quality Control: Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure that work meets project specifications and industry standards.
Communication: Act as a liaison between on-site personnel, project management, and clients, providing regular updates on project progress.
Safety Oversight: Prioritize and enforce safety protocols to create a secure work environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions
On-Site Management: Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring they align with project plans and timelines.
Responsible in reviewing financial reports and KPIs to ensure project is tracking to budget. Review and assist with billings and reviewing billings vs cost reports to ensure financial success.
Requirements
procore
cost control
leadership
5-10 yrs
bachelor's
analytical
Analytical skills
Mathematical skills
Excellent Time Management and Organizational skills
Cost Control: Collaborate with project managers to control costs by monitoring on-site expenses, avoiding waste, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Ability to identify scope changes and assist with submittals and approvals on these scope changes.
5-10 years of related construction experience demonstrating increasing responsibility and career growth
Technical skills
Required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb
Activities and responsibilities require frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent driving, flying, walking, standing, light lifting, bending, and reaching. Due to computer usage, the hands and wrists may have repetitive motions.
Leadership abilities
Delegation skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to work as single representative onsite while coordinating with home office support as needed.
Comprehension of construction documents, local laws and ordinances
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc. Ability to relocate/travel as needed for project needs.
Problem solving skills
Computer proficient and ability to adapt to new innovations and processes
Communication skills
Work performed both in the office and in the field. Field work requires experience and confidence working in and around heavy industrial equipment, systems and conditions.
Understand Procore construction management software or similar.
Thorough knowledge of construction industry including equipment, labor, means and methods, codes and standards
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Ability to speak, write and understand English clearly
Bachelor’s or Professional degree preferred, but experience may be considered in lieu of.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
$4 billion
Transportation Projects Delivered
The National Heavy Civil division has completed over $4 billion in transportation projects within the past five years.
135 bridges
Major Bridges Completed
The company has successfully completed construction on more than 135 major bridges across various projects.
115 miles
Tunnels Constructed
The Underground division has completed the design and construction of over 115 miles of tunnels.
1946
Year of Founding
The company was established in 1946 in Indiana by civil engineer William F. Traylor.
Now led by the third generation of Traylors, it thrives as a family-run heavy‑civil specialist.
The Underground division tackles complex tunneling—including soft ground, hard rock, EPB and drill‑and‑blast methods.
The Mining division manages shaft, decline and underground development from design through completion.
Owning four permanent equipment yards across the U.S., it operates a vast crane‑heavy fleet maintained by in‑house crews.
Standout feats include mobilizing a super‑crane via the Panama Canal for the Tappan Zee Bridge and post‑Katrina levee work in Louisiana.
Equipped for marine and water projects, it has constructed dams, pump stations, pipelines, sewer and harbor structures.
Known for taking on projects others avoid, it has completed more than 135 major bridges and 115 miles of tunnels.
Culture + Values
Safety
People
Innovation
Ethics
Communication
Community
Mission: excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members
Provide limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close‑knit and collaborative organization