What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil/Grading Superintendent position at Blattner?
A DAY IN THE LIFE
WHO ARE WE?
With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
- Lead Assistant Superintendents, Forepersons, craft, and subs; set direction and coach
- Own field safety—enforce regulations, lead orientations/JHAs, manage lifts/DOT/telehandlers, and incidents
- Plan/schedule labor, equipment, materials, and subs to hit productivity and cost targets
- Track field cost/schedule vs. estimates; flag risks/variances and resolve issues quickly with the Site Manager
- Drive quality to the Project Quality Plan and Blattner standards; set specs/craftsmanship expectations for craft and subcontractors
- Partner with the Site Manager and other superintendents, support owner communications/negotiations
- 5 years supervising self-perform civil/grading crews (earthwork, grading, roads, drainage, foundations)
- Strong safety leadership (OSHA/site rules, JHAs, cranes/lifts, DOT/telehandlers, incident management)
- Proven field planning and cost/schedule control across labor, equipment, materials, and subs
- QA/QC execution experience; ability to read specs/drawings and align work to the plan
- Valid driver license with acceptable MVR
- 100% travel with rotations
- Utility-scale experience in mass grading, roads/drainage, erosion control, and foundations
- History of developing frontline leaders and mentoring Field Engineers/Foreman
- Confidence in owner-facing updates
- Safety program implementation and coaching
- Four-year degree in a construction or engineering related field
- Competitive pay and annual bonus
- Per diem for meal, lodging, and incidental expenses
- Company truck with a fuel card
- Rotational program with paid flights home
- 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Education assistance (tuition reimbursement)
- Employee/family focused culture
- And more!
WHO ARE WE?
With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
Salary : $111,258 - $161,324