VEIT - Traveling Superintendent / Foreman (Utilities) - ND & SD
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Full Time
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Job Description
The Superintendent/Foreman manages the daily site activities for sewer & water utilities jobs by ensuring the project is constructed in accordance with safety, design, budget, and schedule. The Superintendent/Foreman directly manages the lead personnel and staff on each project site. Primary project focus will be in the North Dakota and South Dakota markets.
A Day in the Life
Daily communication with General Superintendents regarding job specific needs including workforce and equipment requirements.
Daily contact with job site crews to ensure project time schedule and workforce needs are being met.
Schedules subcontractors to complete work as needed. Monitors subcontractor work to ensure work is complete per subcontractor agreement.
Maintains safe working environment by identifying workplace hazards and taking corrective action when necessary
Ensures employees have up-to-date information on safety procedures and policies.
Conducts daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings, daily stretching, and weekly Tool Box topics.
Complete daily record keeping including daily logs, equipment schedules, material schedules, and timecards.
Manages field personnel in fair and equitable manner in accordance with Veit policies, procedures, as well as compliance with local and federal laws.
Addresses staff performance issues as they occur.
Participates in pre-construction meetings to discuss project start up and project planning. Prepares and participates in regular job site meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
Provides timely and accurate documentation for reporting safety issues, equipment damage and workplace injuries, according to Veit policies and procedures.
Ensures all work follows specified quality standards. Inspects field work for quality compliance, materials for quality compliance and review assembly of manufacturers literature and drawings before work begins.
Responds to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Regular participation in training for construction methods and safety. Supports training opportunities for staff.
Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect company operations.
Other projects or duties as assigned by management.
Order materials varying from sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, fire protection.
Must know the difference in piping materials (PVC, HDPE, RCP, DIP, C-900, Sch-40, Cast Iron.
Must know how to work with elevations in Engineer measurements/Scale
Must maintain quality and efficiency on projects
Experience and knowledge of using Trench boxes/shoring.
Knowledge in sizing equipment for the job
What Youll Need
Two to five years experience overseeing Utility (sewer and water) construction projects.
OSHA 30-hour, HAZWOPER certificate, Excavating Safety Training, Blueprint Training, CPR, First Aid. OSHA 10 hour preferred but not required.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, construction plans, construction specifications, and legal documents.
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, iPad and iPhone.
Ability to communicate and schedule project needs appropriately.
Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written with employees, clients, and other business associates.
Must clearly communicate directions and information.
Must possess the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Must have good interpersonal skill and be able to speak effectively before groups as well as individuals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical field quantity situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must possess the ability to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility.
Other
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must possess valid drivers license and the ability to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Position requires 8 to 10-hour workdays and occasional weekends, as needed.
Must be over the age of 18.
Union affiliation or willingness to join the union may be required.
Must be able to travel throughout the United States up to 80%.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any 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 lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, talk and hear. Occasionally required to stoop or kneel.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.
Additional Job Description
The hourly rate range for this role is $46.00 - $58.00 per hour.
The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.
Benefits offered to Union craft workers include:
401k, Employee Assistance Program
For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
Position includes travel per diem as well as lodging.
Ability to work / gain many hours.
Job Description
The Superintendent/Foreman manages the daily site activities for sewer & water utilities jobs by ensuring the project is constructed in accordance with safety, design, budget, and schedule. The Superintendent/Foreman directly manages the lead personnel and staff on each project site. Primary project focus will be in the North Dakota and South Dakota markets.
A Day in the Life
Daily communication with General Superintendents regarding job specific needs including workforce and equipment requirements.
Daily contact with job site crews to ensure project time schedule and workforce needs are being met.
Schedules subcontractors to complete work as needed. Monitors subcontractor work to ensure work is complete per subcontractor agreement.
Maintains safe working environment by identifying workplace hazards and taking corrective action when necessary
Ensures employees have up-to-date information on safety procedures and policies.
Conducts daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings, daily stretching, and weekly Tool Box topics.
Complete daily record keeping including daily logs, equipment schedules, material schedules, and timecards.
Manages field personnel in fair and equitable manner in accordance with Veit policies, procedures, as well as compliance with local and federal laws.
Addresses staff performance issues as they occur.
Participates in pre-construction meetings to discuss project start up and project planning. Prepares and participates in regular job site meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
Provides timely and accurate documentation for reporting safety issues, equipment damage and workplace injuries, according to Veit policies and procedures.
Ensures all work follows specified quality standards. Inspects field work for quality compliance, materials for quality compliance and review assembly of manufacturers literature and drawings before work begins.
Responds to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Regular participation in training for construction methods and safety. Supports training opportunities for staff.
Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect company operations.
Other projects or duties as assigned by management.
Order materials varying from sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, fire protection.
Must know the difference in piping materials (PVC, HDPE, RCP, DIP, C-900, Sch-40, Cast Iron.
Must know how to work with elevations in Engineer measurements/Scale
Must maintain quality and efficiency on projects
Experience and knowledge of using Trench boxes/shoring.
Knowledge in sizing equipment for the job
What Youll Need
Two to five years experience overseeing Utility (sewer and water) construction projects.
OSHA 30-hour, HAZWOPER certificate, Excavating Safety Training, Blueprint Training, CPR, First Aid. OSHA 10 hour preferred but not required.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, construction plans, construction specifications, and legal documents.
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, iPad and iPhone.
Ability to communicate and schedule project needs appropriately.
Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written with employees, clients, and other business associates.
Must clearly communicate directions and information.
Must possess the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Must have good interpersonal skill and be able to speak effectively before groups as well as individuals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical field quantity situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must possess the ability to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility.
Other
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must possess valid drivers license and the ability to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Position requires 8 to 10-hour workdays and occasional weekends, as needed.
Must be over the age of 18.
Union affiliation or willingness to join the union may be required.
Must be able to travel throughout the United States up to 80%.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any 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 lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, talk and hear. Occasionally required to stoop or kneel.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.
Additional Job Description
The hourly rate range for this role is $46.00 - $58.00 per hour.
The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.
Benefits offered to Union craft workers include:
401k, Employee Assistance Program
For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
Position includes travel per diem as well as lodging.
Ability to work / gain many hours.
Job ID: 482751708
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025
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