Superintendent with experience in the asphalt/concrete - Gpac

Overview

We are seeking a superintendent with experience in the asphalt/concrete or construction fields with great customer service skills. This position is being created not because of a vacancy, but because of rapid growth in our business.

The Superintendent position exists between the Project Manager and the Crew Foreman. While the Project Manager’s role is primarily to manage the client, the Superintendent’s role is to manage the Foremen and Crew. Desired outcomes include:

• To oversee and improve efficiency, performance, profitability, quality, morale and image to the public among the crews and to improve communication between the crew and Project Management
• To assist the Project Manager and allow the company to more efficiently serve more customers Improve field staff training, recruiting and retention

Quality/Efficiency Functions The Superintendent works with the crews to reduce the amount of punch list and warranty work and improve the overall quality of the staff through recruitment, training, coaching and auditing in the field.Specific duties include:

• Lead quality portion of monthly crew meetings
• Perform jobsite inspections during and post production
• Oversee truck cleanliness and preparedness for each day’s work
• Update vendor binder as needed and restock trucks
• Ensure crews are taking the most efficient routes, using proper plant and disposal sites, work with Project Manager and make sure crews have proper instructions (on work orders, etc.)
• Monitoring asphalt sealer application/dilution logs.
• Work with Project Managers and mechanic to ensure trucks, tools and equipment are working properly.
• Hiring/Training Functions
• The Superintendent will work to promote the “Rainier” culture throughout the ranks and improve the overall quality of work and company image, both internally and to the general public. He/she will also perform the orientation/training of new employees.
• Conduct on-site training/coaching of new and experienced employees to make sure we’re using proper means/methods to promote efficient and quality finished products
• Accompany new-hires on a “Driver’s Road Test Examination” to see if they are competent. CDL and non-CDL.
• Ensure staff are trained and have current CPR/First-Aid cards (in conjunction with HR Manager)
• Ensure adequate staff have current flagger certification (in conjunction with HR Manager)
• Recruit talent through various events, word of mouth and participate in interviews
• Work with existing staff (especially in offseason) to obtain their CDL
• Maintenance Functions
• The Superintendent will undertake efforts to improve longevity, performance and efficiency of equipment by keeping an eye out in the field for maintenance needs and potential (needed) asset purchases and/or dispositions.
• Monitoring the morning pre-trip inspections and procedures and more extensive examinations that will happen weekly/monthly to check lights, blinkers, wipers, trailer connections, brakes, cleanliness, etc.
• Conduct inspections and employee interviews while on site to see if there are any needs. Work as liaison with Project Managers and submit maintenance request forms (or coach employees) as necessary.
• Project Manager Assist Functions

The Superintendent will assist the Project Managers in day-to-day task as directed, including:

• Attend weekly Production Meetings
• Overseeing punch list completions
• Conduct annual employee interviews/check in (in conjunction with Project Managers
• Assisting in discipline as needed

General Requirements

• Valid driver’s license (CDL is a definite plus)
• 3 years experience in project management 
• Focus on safety and quality
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Proficiency in English (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Cell phone
• Self motivated and punctual

Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• Profit Sharing (an average of $12,167 over the last 4 years)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement (401k) - A 3% company contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO/Sick/Vacation (average of 2-3 weeks per year)
• SharedWork Program 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.