Foreman/Superintendent

K-Five Construction is looking for Superintendents and Foreman for work within the Chicagoland area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work together with Project Manager to execute over-all job plan as defined by bid documents, bid estimate, and start-up meeting agenda.
• Participate in CPM schedule preparation with PM and Scheduler utilizing production rates “as bid” and performing quantity take-offs of major items to verify production rates and proposed durations
• Work with Project Manager to locate and mobilize field offices for Engineer and K-Five.
• Maintain a safe work place per OSHA and K-Five criteria.
• Daily manage labor, materials, and equipment for K-Five performed work, efficiently to

meet or beat bid estimated unit costs, and maintain progress per approved CPM.

• Check material yields directly relating to above.
• Delegate and/or perform quantity measurements for K-Five items.
• Coordinate Subcontractors to maintain progress per approved CPM and enable efficient

“as bid” performance of K-Five work.

• Provide PM with actual start and actual finish dates for CPM activities for mandatory two

(2) week updates.

• Identify extra work/plan errors/differing site condition, and advise PM. Work with PM to

quantify potential impact.

• Prepare and obtain signatures on daily work reports for T&M work. Submit work report to PM for

invoice preparation and submittal.

• Assist PM with the obtaining of required documentation to substantiate potential change

order and/or claim.

• Identify back-charge, if required, and provide PM with information to notify Subs in

writing and invoice.

• Work together with PM on final documentation (K-Five’s quantities and material

deficiencies).

• Has overall responsibility for profitability of K-Five items.

Experience & Skills Required:

• HS diploma or GED equivalent and 5-7 years of supervisory experience in road construction; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a road construction role preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; solid speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s license, with a very clean driving record.
• High degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of equipment, and labor used in road construction projects of various size and scope.
• Must be a self-starter, willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.