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POSITION SUMMARY
This position is accountable for providing project leadership for field construction activities and personnel. Ensures that the assigned projects meet budget, schedule, quality and safety objectives. They are also influential in the management of other employees and helping to ensure that the company has the field personnel necessary to meet staffing needs. Will participate in business development and estimating activities within their core competency.
The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to work varying shifts and long hours (8-12 hours). Weekend work and extra hours occur according to production needs and at the discretion of the Supervisor.
The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of the Company, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork (each of equal weight and importance) but, most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide project leadership for field construction activities.
- Determine construction methods, sequencing, manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment needs.
- Train and develop Foremen working on their projects and develop a solid mentoring system for the crew.
- Manage day-to-day construction operations through assigned personnel.
- Create and maintain project schedules; forecast risk; identify delays early.
- Coordinate site logistics with GC, subcontractors, and PM.
- Ensure safety program compliance (Jobsite Safety Assessments, Toolbox Talks, site-specific safety plans); actively evaluates the effectiveness and ensures corrective measures are implemented when necessary.
- Assists the Safety Department in performing incident and/or accident investigations and follow-up.
- Inspect work for adherence to drawings, specs, and quality standards.
- Assist Project Manager with cost/schedule forecasts, pay requests, and change orders.
- Execute project closeout, punch list, and turnover.
- Participate in business development/estimating activities within expertise.
- Oversees large, complex projects or multiple crews.
- Manages large crews with effective time management.
- Develops PEPs and mentors foremen.
- Manages staffing and field coordination independently.
- Communicates site problems, plan conflicts, schedule, and quality issues effectively to the Project Manager and General Contractor
- Actively and continually monitors project equipment needs, utilization and maintenance requirements. Understands all subcontractors’ scopes; assures subcontractors maintain schedules, and quality standards meet contract requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
- Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
- Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
- Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
- Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
- Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
- Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
POSITION COMPENTENCIES
- Business Acumen (Business Awareness, Knowledge): Showcases knowledgeable and understanding of business operations and functions, and the ability to align goals to support the business.
- Change Management (Change Readiness, Conflict Management): Demonstrates support for innovation to improve effectiveness; Initiate, sponsor, and implement organizational change.
- Collaboration (Relationships, Team Interface): Establishes constructive relationship with clients and other work units to meet mutual goals and objectives of the company.
- Communication (Verbal, Written): Utilizes verbal and written communication skills to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others.
- Managing Work (Initiative, Productivity, Results Orientation): Shows ability to plan, schedule, direct work of self and others, and provide follow up to ensure quality standards.
- Problem Solving (Analytical, Creative): Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions.
- Safety Orientation (Safe Work Philosophy): Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for their own personal safety and the safety of co-workers and others; applies safe work practices in the performance of assigned tasks.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPENTENCIES
- Budget: Performance on projects and establish estimating standards for future estimates based on analysis, assist with oversight of the historical cost.
- Customer Focus: Shows interest in and understanding of the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.
- Influence: Uses appropriate interpersonal skills and techniques to gain acceptance for ideas or solutions.
- Professionalism: Expresses high level of skills, ethics and behavior; including practical understanding of workplace standards.
- Quality Orientation: Monitors and checks work to meet quality standards.
- Work Standard: Sets high standards and well-defined goals; displays high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments with minimal supervision.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have…
- A minimum of (3) years’ experience on Concrete construction projects in increasingly more responsible field supervisory capacity.
- Strong plan-reading and interpretation skills.
- The ability to manage multiple workstreams and communicate with varied stakeholders.
- Understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
- Leadership, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Understanding of structural and civil plans.
- Time management and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
- The ability to hold their crews accountable for safe work practices and work performance excellence.
- The ability to influence and motivate their work crews.
- Foresight to avoid potential problems before they arise.
- Ability to perform work in varying weather and environmental conditions.
- A conscientious attitude towards controlling job costs and adhering to project schedules.
- Must have a valid Texas Driver License with a reasonably clean Driving Record.
The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit the jobsite. This may include hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate and executive.
The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
