Superintendent (Federal Division)
Granite Construction Company

Job Info

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Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!

General Summary

This position is responsible for providing overall on-site project supervision and
support to construction site.

Job site location is in Laredo, Texas.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Have Ownership of the work. Safety is everyone's responsibility.
  
• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule and is staffed appropriately.
  
• Plan, coordinate and supervise on-site functions and provide input with scheduling, engineering, and material control in order to make sure project objectives are met.
  
• Supervise craft employees and other contractors to ensure productivity, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project are met.
  
• Interface with all on-site work teams (including subcontractors) as required, to resolve problems, ensure quality, safety, scheduling and achieving schedules in support of overall project objectives.
  
• Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents and standards to ensure project goals are achieved.
  
• Understand, comply and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
  
• Understand the scope of work. Identify and report to the PM changes (or potential changes) that may have a financial or time impact on the project.
  
• Open and close daily project operations including attending and/or leading staff meetings to start the day and making sure that tools and equipment are stored and secured properly at the end of the day.
  
• Ensure that equipment gets serviced and/or fueled as needed to support construction activities for the day and the next day with minimal or no construction interruptions.
  
• Coordinate radio and/or cellphone communication with foreman, field engineer and subcontractors.
  
• Verify third-party security service hours/invoices.
  
• Notify of needed materials and/or equipment with sufficient time so the project team can provide procurement support in a timely manner.
  

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalency. An undergraduate degree in any construction or engineering related field is a plus.
  

Work Experience

• A minimum of 8 - 10 years of construction management and/or craft supervision experience in a similar field of construction.
  
• Experience in two federal projects each having a construction value of $10-million, or more is a plus.
  
• Experience in earthwork and concrete bridge construction is a plus.
  
• The individual shall be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 or willing to be trained and certified.
  
• Able to operate heavy equipment such as excavator, dozer, loader, compactor, forklift, skid steer and broom is a plus.
  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); company policies, procedures and standards.
  
• Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required.
  
• Excellent management skills
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Team player
  
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
  
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
  

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:
$90,256.00 - $135,383.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please clickhere.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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