Superintendent - Western US - GeoStabilization International

The Superintendent serves as a member of the Frontline Operations Team and reports to the General Superintendent. The Superintendent is a keystone role for driving the success of the organization. This position’s primary responsibilities are to ensure safety, quality, delivery, production, costs, and training objectives while also performing hands-on duties on the job site. This is a career opportunity with significant advancement opportunities. Heavy travel is required for this role.

Who is GeoStabilization International®?

GeoStabilization International® (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using cutting edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GeoStabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

Essential Job Functions 

• Physically installing geohazard mitigation products as outlined in the job site drawings and/or the standard operating procedures manual.
• Responsible for all crew member’s safety.
• Planning and managing projects with the daily management process, (+QDIPC).
• Monitoring and ensuring project performance, including duration and cost variance from budget.
• Compliance including daily logs, checklists, photo submissions, as-builts documentation, employee relations, credit card receipts etc.
• Managing and maintaining crew member relations including tracking, documenting performance reviews, development plans, coaching and disciplinary actions.
• Coaching and mentoring technicians.
• Adhering to the PISTOL process, with special focus on pre-construction planning.
• Managing and communicating crew travel appropriately.
• Accountable for equipment daily maintenance, cleanliness, and related documentation.
• Ensure quality and testing programs are adhered to.
• Ensure good teamwork and communication between all functional groups involved on projects.
• Efficient and effective client facing communication skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction industry to include: job management, and knowledge of building products and services.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Superintendent required.
• Proven ability to accurately interpret the scope, specification (including blueprints) and timeliness of customer plans, while meeting profitability goals established by the company.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality projects within provided deadlines
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage projects and crews.
• Strong communication skills: ability to speak clearly and persuasively in all situations.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to have schedule flexibility, with or without notice, to accommodate the needs of the business.
• Must have working knowledge of company provided hardware and web-based technology systems.
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 100 pounds 
• Ability use pneumatic, battery powered or electric tools
• Ability to travel extensively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Class A CDL 
• Experience in geotechnical construction

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• Climates vary in degrees, in tropical to desert environments.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is often required.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Regular heavy lifting (75lbs+) of construction materials on the job site.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: 100% travelling in the Western US. Employees are expected to work a 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule.

Compensation: Salary Non-Exempt  , $33.07/hr to 39.97/hr. In 2023, the average superintentent totally yearly compensation was over $115,000. 

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.