Roadway Paving General Superintendent

Responsibilities:

• Provide positive safety leadership; review field operations and ensure that the project provides a safe workplace
• Management support of concrete paving staff and equipment resources
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Assist subordinates in maintaining production on budget and schedule
• Review project estimates and plans to determine schedule, estimated job cost, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, equipment needs and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
• Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delay of production
• Establishes work plans and staffing for each phase of project; works closely with Human Resources in recruitment efforts as necessary
• Oversees coordination with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Review status and modify schedules or plans as required, and prepares project reports for management, owners, and subcontractors
• Follow-up on directives in order to be continuously attentive to situations that are not progressing productively and for opportunities to improve performance
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Coordinate the preparation and updating of the project construction schedule as required by the contract documents
• Responsible for claims management and documentation
• Coordinate material purchases and equipment procurement
• Develop and maintain business relationships and manage subcontractor, client/owner, engineers, JV partner(s), and unions if applicable
• Maintain relationships with contracting and regulatory agencies, and executive management
• Participate in project presentations to elected officials, general public, and other stake holders
• Responsible for project closeout; secure loose ends by finalizing paperwork, obtaining retainages, supporting supervisors, and expediting claims
• Debriefing of project to review all positive and negative aspects after completion
• Ability to confidently negotiate any and all matters on behalf of the Company as they relate to cost, schedule, and contract matters with owner, subcontractor, or suppliers
• Knowledge and understanding of prevailing wage rules
• Be active in broader industry related committees and organizations to foster positive change for the benefit of the Company
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred, or equivalent wok experience
• At least Ten (10) years of related experience; highway construction, concrete paving, and management experienced required
• Experience with managing roadway projects with the Florida Department of Transportation, Aviation Authorities, or Port Authorities; knowledge of standard specifications for these entities is preferred
• Knowledge and experience of federal, state, and local regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Preferred proficiencies include HeavyJob / HeavyBid and Primavera P6
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Goal oriented – ability to set goals and achieve them
• Strong Interpersonal skills – able to lead diverse teams, as well as work well and persuade people at all organizational levels
• Organizational ability – able to plan, prioritize, organize, and monitor activities and projects. Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach
• Experience working with Gomaco and/or Wirtgen slip form paving trains preferred, including belt placer spreaders, Concrete pavers, texture/cure machines, and central mix concrete batch plants
• Able to frequently work nights and weekends
• Frequent travel throughout Florida is required