Corman Kokosing Construction, leading heavy highway, marine and industrial contractor in the Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Construction Superintendent (Heavy Highway – Roadway) to manage projects in the Northern Virginia/Maryland region.

SUMMARY

• Collaborating with the Operations Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers, this role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Project, focusing on Safety, Production, and Profitability.
• Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, include: planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities may include assisting with interviewing and training employees.
• Directs activities of workers in Heavy Highway/roadway construction projects by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Works with Operations Manager, Project Manager and Project Engineer to assemble members of Job Team (supervisory, clerical, engineering, and other workers) at the start of the Project.
• Participates in Project Start-Up Procedure: attends scheduled meetings; reviews estimates for manpower and equipment needs, safety procedures and alternative methods of construction.
• With Safety Director, plans and manages Safety Program on the Project - responsible for all onsite Safety Procedures.
• Manages and schedules all field resources including labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors. Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules; schedules and orders all small tools, equipment moves, maintenance on site.
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Maintains project progress as needed to meet schedule and budget requirements.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• With Project Engineer/Manager, reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports to improve efficiency. Reviews and understands weekly labor and equipment unit cost report.
• Conducts weekly meeting with Project Engineer/Manager and Foreman to develop and implement Two Week Look Ahead Schedule.
• Maintains Supervisor’s Daily Report
• Identifies and documents changes or extras.
• Reviews and approves each Foreman’s Daily Time Sheets.
• Assists Project Engineer/Manager in preparation of monthly project analysis, cash flow and schedule reports.
• Confers with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Provides leadership to subordinates to promote training, safety, discipline and proper behavior.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages 3 or more Foreman, depending on project size, who typically supervise a total of 15 or more hourly employees on a Project, also depending on project size.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.
• (4+) years similar construction Field Management experience.
• Roadway/Highway experience is preferred and a strong plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activity’s vitals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines.
• Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

BENEFITS
Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.