Excavation Superintendent - Hughes General Contractors

Hughes General Contractors, Inc. is a longstanding family owned business with more than 65 years of experience, depth of knowledge and tradition. We are known within the industry for our outstanding employee culture and a business model offering steady, year-round employment with amazing benefits and opportunities for growth.

• Semi-Monthly Pay
• Medical / RX Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Plan
• 401(K)
• Flex 125 Cafeteria Plan
• In-House Training Opportunities
• Company Store

SUMMARY

Performs job site management and coordination of Heavy Civil construction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Support Safety program.
• Support the Division V.P. and others as necessary.
• Support the Equipment Manager and ensure that all assigned equipment is in proper operating condition, free of safety hazards and cleaned and greased daily.
• Ensure that the project is continually covered and current with Blue Stakes.
• Maintain daily diary and produce daily job reports.
• Coordinate Heavy Civil construction projects. (Earthwork, Underground Utilities, Site Preparation, etc.)
• Prepare daily, weekly and three-week construction activities plan.
• Direct field employees according to the daily plan.
• Ensure that all required materials and resources are ordered and available in accordance with the detailed construction activities plan.
• Read and understand Plans, Specifications and Soils Reports.
• Read and understand the job book.
• Ensure that Labor and Equipment hours are correct and correctly coded.
• Coordinate job activities and schedule review with the PM.
• Direct subcontractors as required.
• Review cost vs. budget & general construction productivity.
• Encourage repeat business & develop field contacts.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Participate in meetings with authorities and owners.
• Prepare job schedules for look ahead meetings
• Maintain job file(s) with correspondence & photographs.
• Maintain current drawings on site.
• Coordinate with PM on all extra work.
• Trouble shoot issues for the Division V.P., Project and PM

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Superintendents will supervise job assigned operators and laborers. Superintendents will interact closely with Building Superintendents, Field Foremen and Field Crews and Subcontractors.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

5 years related construction experience.

CRITICAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Plan Reading.
• Proficiency in Equipment Operation.
• Proficiency in setting, transferring and understanding grades.
• Proficiency in managing and directing field personnel.
• The ability to operate standard field equipment and instruments.
• Proficiency in GPS controlled equipment.

CRITICAL BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

• Attention given to working safely
• Flexible, team player work ethic
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to direct production work with confidence and a positive attitude
• Integrity in maintaining confidentiality with Company sensitive information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, contracts, specifications or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions within groups of managers, clients, investors, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and surveying.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Special Requirements: Must be able to pass controlled substance tests prior to and at all times during employment.

The Hughes Companies; Hughes General Contractors, Inc., Lakeview Rock Products, Inc., and Preferred Paving, LLC. are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.