Heavy Highway Superintendent

  • CRH_Americas
  • New Britain, Connecticut
  • Full Time


Job ID: 510084

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Summary

Applicant must be a team player with experience in a supervisory or leadership background in civil construction, willing to help find solutions, detail-oriented, able to read and interpret material specifications, able to work in a physical and fast-paced manufacturing/construction environment and comply with all Tilcon Connecticut safety requirements. Applicant must be willing to work nights.

Responsibilities

Job Duties for heavy civil infrastructure projects, acting as the project lead for the following:

Project Planning & Scheduling for all labor, equipment, material and subcontractor requirements, with all project stakeholders.

Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for construction projects in accordance with the Company's OH&S management system

Project Financial Management, including the management and reporting of:

Cost controls

Key performance indicators

Payments for all project stakeholders

Change management

Daily labor, equipment, material and subcontractor costing

Daily units of completion

Project Procurement Requirements

Purchase orders

Forecasting

Manage project compliance to required quality standards

Project communications

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.

Education/Experience

High school diploma is required

Civil and/or DOT experience

Prior experience in Heavy Highway construction supervision preferred

Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory position in construction.

Experience working with Unions and DOT projects is preferred

Working Conditions

Standard working week - 50-60 hours per week

Night shifts willbe required based on operational requirements

Night shift compensation will be included.

Reporting location - Working on a job site, from a construction site trailer

Travel to/from/within jobsite(s) - compensation program for business travel

Daily exposure to construction environment i.e. heavy equipment, oncoming traffic, inclement weather (heat, cold, rain etc.)

Must pass drug screen and background check before being employed

Position Dimensions

Valid full driver's license

Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals and objective

Focused on details, highly organized and works effectively with shifting priorities and rapid change

Effectively examines events, issues and problems to generate optimal solutions in a timely manner

Communicates with impact and creates an environment in which people communicate openly and honestly

Fosters teamwork and cooperation with a strong ability to work with a highly functional team of experts

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Other Requirements

Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Pass a pre-employment Fit for Work physical.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near electrical components and controls, moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, snowy and icy conditions, heat, and cold. The employee frequently works outside.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation & Company Benefits:

Competitive Base Salary with extra Night Shift compensation

Annual Bonus Potential

Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

$1,000 Referral Bonuses

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off, Holidays

401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match

Education Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Opportunities for Internal Mobility

Professional Development Opportunities

Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!

Opportunities for Community Engagement.

Internal applicants: Prior to applying for any internal position, it is a requirement that employees must first notify their manager.

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Job ID: 474830932
Originally Posted on: 4/26/2025

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