Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Superintendent

Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Superintendent

Provide overall construction supervision and site coordination on all assigned projects. Ensure completion of all projects safely, on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the owner and engineer. The Superintendent anticipates and identifies project issues and risks, proactively communicates identified project issues and risks, presents solutions and confers with project team to resolve problems.

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

Essential Responsibilities

This position oversees the construction of wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations.

• Directs, coordinates and monitors activities of construction workers on a construction site
• Collaborates with others to define construction requirements and project schedules; controls project scope and budget; modifies project schedule to reflect approved scope changes
• Follows and promotes established project standards, processes and procedures; examines and inspects work progress and construction sites to ensure specifications are met
• Reads drawings and specifications to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures
• Anticipates and identifies project issues and risks, proactively communicates identified project issues and risks, presents solutions and confers with project team to resolve problems
• Enforces conformance to safety and quality standards, processes and procedures; conducts safety and quality control inspections
• Conducts weekly project status/issues meetings (i.e. preconstruction, safety, quality, subcontractor, productivity, schedule etc.); documents and distributes results
• Records detailed information such as personnel, production, and operational data on construction documents
• Maintains established contractual requirements to manage customer expectations and quality standards; identifies opportunities for improvement
• Maintains positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a safe workplace by following safety policies and procedures
• Ensures crews are working efficiently and meeting budgets and schedules

General

• Properly manage any crises or emergencies
• Serve as primary on site liaison with owner and owner's representatives
• Develop and maintain a complete understanding of the scope and approach to assigned construction projects and identify change orders when appropriate
• Assist Project Manager in the development and implementation of the project schedule
• Ensure quality workmanship and tolerances to eliminate rework
• Ensure that the completed facility functions as intended
• Ensure that subcontractors are properly managed and scheduled
• Maintain favorable relationship with subcontractors to ensure their performance throughout the project
• Support subcontractors with the resources to allow them to perform their work when necessary
• Maintain jobsite order and cleanliness
• Find appropriate construction solutions when needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure selection and scheduling of employees
• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure selection and scheduling of proper tools and equipment
• Serve as a motivator for employees by providing positive feedback
• Provide overall direction for all on site activities
• Ensure good attendance and timeliness of employees
• Foster an environment of cooperation and teamwork among employees
• Train and develop field engineers and foremen
• Identify leadership candidates and provide opportunities for development

Project Efficiency

• Coordinate the daily/weekly work plan with the foremen and employees
• Ensure that employees and equipment are productive and fully utilized
• Ensure that the most efficient construction approach is being utilized
• Ensure that the construction site is maintained properly to allow ongoing construction activities

Procurement

• Coordinate all on site purchasing in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure appropriate and timely delivery of materials
• Ensure that delivered material is checked for quality and quantity and is properly documented and stored
• Ensure that delivery tickets are documented with the proper cost codes
• Coordinate with vendor representative for installation procedures and start up services

Administrative Duties

• Ensure all timesheets are completed accurately via online timekeeping system
• Ensure that daily reports are comprehensive and electronically entered
• Complete Employee Evaluations via online platform
• Maintain on site project files in a neat and orderly manner
• Maintain construction as built drawings as the project progresses
• Ensure quality start up documentation and forward to the Project Manager
• Ensure that operators perform daily maintenance and document in the logs

Safety

• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and enter electronically to online platform
• Maintain on site safety program and forms
• Conduct or coordinate site specific orientation for all employees and forward documentation to Human Resources
• Complete all necessary incident/accident/near miss reports
• Ensure that all employees comply with the safety program
• Ensure that all employees have and wear proper PPE
• Review the site to ensure compliance with the safety program
• Ensure that all required signs and posters are properly displayed
• Meet with OSHA inspectors in accordance with the safety policy
• Ensure all on site activities comply with HazCom and Substance Abuse policies
• Identify, plan and document all critical lifts
• Ensure that subcontractors are conforming with RIHC's safety and quality programs
• Continuously monitor the site and address any safety issues that arise
• Work with the Safety Director to develop a site safety plan early in the project

Human Resources

• Ensure compliance with the company Hiring Procedures
• Ensure appropriate and timely disciplinary action when necessary
• Work to improve employee morale
• Coordinate on-site new hire orientation and required paperwork
• Interface with the Project Manager, Mentor, and Field Engineer to insure proper development opportunities for the assigned Field Engineer

Site Security

• Conduct a pre-construction site evaluation to identify security issues
• Work with the Safety Director and Project Manager to develop a site security plan
• Coordinate with the local law enforcement agencies to inform them of site security plan and to develop a mutual site security strategy
• Ensure that all equipment, tools, and materials are stored securely

Aid to Construction Equipment

• Coordinate issues with rental equipment
• Ensure the care and maintenance of all equipment
• Assist the Project Manager in the selection of tools and equipment

Quality Assurance

• Maintain the level of quality that is expected by the owner
• Work with the Engineering Department to ensure timely design documents for construction
• Ensure that the project is built in compliance with the project plans and specifications
• Ensure that design engineers are consulted before modifications are made to drawings

Communication

• Maintain involvement during planning, construction and closeout
• Offer knowledge and input to the estimating department relative to project productivity and approach
• Ensure continuous communication with the Project Manager to develop and maintain total cost awareness of the project
• Maintain open communication and relationships with foremen and workmen

Meetings

• Bi-monthly supervisor's meeting
• Preconstruction meeting
• On site progress meetings
• Project closeout meeting
• Owner/engineer requested meetings

Required Computer Skills/Programs

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Outlook
• Internet Explorer
• Procore
• Knowledge of computerized scheduling

Desired Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• 10+ years' Lead Superintendent experience supervising construction sites of 50 plus employees
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field is a plus
• Relevant prior experience leading large-scale projects of $5 to $50 million
• Knowledge in some or all of these disciplines: site work, pre-engineered metal buildings, foundations, structural steel, process equipment, material handling equipment, process piping, and subcontractor management preferred
• Extensive knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, budget, cost reports and project schedules
• Ability to understand and solve complex challenges to present alternative solution(s)
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer applications, Procore experience a plus
• 100% travel nationwide, overtime, shiftwork, holiday and weekend work may be required
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders and scaffolding, lift loads up to 50 lbs.
• Current OSHA or MSHA Certifications preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Training

• Confined Space
• Excavation & Competent Person
• ACI Level 1 Certification
• First Aid/CPR
• Crane Safety & Rigging
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification
• MSHA Part 48 Training
• AGC Supervisory Training Program (STP)

Other:

• Travel may be required; requires valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Overtime may be required
• Some weekend or holiday work may be required

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.

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