Commercial Concrete Superintendent - Lebanon, United States - Merritt Contracting Inc

Description

Company Overview

Merritt Contracting, with over 22 years of industry experience, is a reputable concrete and excavation company that specializes in residential and commercial projects primarily located in the Lebanon/Indy Metro area. We are committed to delivering high-quality work while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our clients.

Key Result Areas (KRAs): SAFETY-QUALITY-EFFICIENCY

• Supervision and Training: Effectively lead and train work crews, ensuring they meet our high-quality standards for concrete work.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple concrete projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, promoting effective communication and cooperation among team members.
• Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous quality control procedures to maintain the highest standards for concrete work, including slabs, curbs, and sidewalks.
• Safety Leadership: Cultivate a culture of safety among your teams, enforcing adherence to all relevant safety regulations, providing training, and ensuring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Budget Management: Be accountable for project budgets, including labor, materials, and equipment costs, ensuring projects are financially viable.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concrete construction, equipment, and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) guidelines.
• Communication and Reporting: Communicate effectively with on-site teams, management, and clients, providing regular project progress reports.
• Adaptability: Manage projects during adverse weather conditions, making the necessary adjustments to ensure project progress.
• Consistent Productivity: Ensure that foremen and crews consistently attain production rates, working to maximize efficiency.
• Proactive Planning: Take a proactive approach to job planning, with assistance from the Director of Field Operations (DOFO) and Project Managers (PM). Accountable for the 2-3 week look-ahead and Master schedule.
• Obstacle Removal: Identify and remove obstacles that hinder foremen from achieving production rates, ensuring projects run smoothly.
• Availability: Be available for weekend and after-hours coverage as needed.
• Work Forecast: Maintain a two-week work forecast for effective project scheduling.
• Customer and PM Communication: Actively and effectively communicate with customers and Project Managers on issues including but not limited to: project schedules, change orders.
• Process Refinement: Coordinate with Project Managers to refine and communicate processes, ensuring efficiency and minimizing waste, in line with LEAN principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet project requirements while optimizing resource utilization.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure that all concrete work meets or exceeds industry standards and client specifications.
• Site Management: Oversee daily operations on job sites, including safety compliance, workflow coordination, and issue resolution to maintain smooth project progress.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including records of project changes, schedules, daily logs, and incident reports.
• Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practices, particularly regarding concrete waste disposal and site cleanliness.
• On-Site Troubleshooting: Address and resolve on-site issues promptly, coordinating with teams and project managers to minimize downtime and ensure project continuity.
• Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, taking into account all project phases and resource availability.
• Worksite Safety: Promote and maintain a culture of safety by identifying and mitigating hazards and enforcing safety protocols.
• Adaptability: Be prepared to handle projects under various weather conditions, ensuring work continues safely and efficiently.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a construction superintendent, with a proven track record of successfully managing concrete projects from start to finish.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to lead and supervise multiple crews, motivating them to achieve project goals efficiently.
• Construction Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of concrete construction procedures, equipment, and best practices, including safety guidelines and regulations.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Organizational Abilities: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure they are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Quality Focus: A commitment to delivering high-quality work that meets or exceeds industry standards and client specifications.
• Problem-Solving: Proficiency in problem-solving and risk management, with the ability to identify and resolve challenges on construction sites.
• Interpretation: The capability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and blueprints accurately, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Merritt Contracting is an equal opportunity employer and follows all state and federal laws regarding EEO and anti-discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact our Human Resources department. Your application will be handled confidentially and in compliance with the law.