Superintendent

Position: Superintendent (Rail)

Report to: General Superintendent

Job Description Overview

The superintendent position is responsible for on-site management of a project within the Rail sector and emerging markets. The superintendent shall provide jobsite leadership to a crew, or multiple crews, assigned to a project by managing the foreman and/or crew leader(s). Superintendents are responsible for coordinating multiple crews’ operations to meet or exceed production goals and are expected to work closely with the project managers and general superintendents. They will receive an iPad/laptop and a cell phone and be assigned a company truck.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Ensures all crew members familiarize themselves with safety procedures and perform thorough reviews of the operator/user manuals prior to operating any power tools or equipment.
• Ensures all assigned crews complete daily job reports, tracking production, tracking/reporting crew hours and equipment hours via HCSS Heavy Job software on company provided iPads.
• The Superintendent will have authority over and ensure effective management of assigned crew members.
• Ensures all assigned crews complete SLAM books, Task Hazard Analysis Forms, daily safety briefing, and pre-work stretching program.
• Develops, coordinates, and executes future tasks for multiple crews to ensure project completion within the Rail and other emerging markets.
• Ensures the assigned crew members are operating heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensures the assigned crew members can install water, storm sewer, and sewer pipe and associated structures safely and efficiently.
• Ensures the assigned crew members can form, pour, and finish horizontal and vertical concrete structures safely and efficiently.
• Ensures assigned crew members complete and record daily inspections on all equipment.
• Coordinate material ordering as needed.
• Drives, cleans, and maintains the company truck.
• Keeps the company truck supplied with commonly used supplies daily.
• Travels to and from various job sites as needed.

Education and Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or trade school certificate is preferred.
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Valid CDL A is preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Candidates must have experience in rail construction, including earthwork, grading, and pipe installation.
• Working knowledge of construction site safety, truck maintenance, and road safety regulations.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and if offered a position, any random drug screening if randomly selected.
• Must attend all mandatory safety meetings and participate in discussions with the work crew and any safety personnel on site.
• The average work week would consist of 5 ten-hour days, but schedule will be dictated by project needs.
• Must be able to work out of town, sometimes out of state, and for lengths of time, such as the job would dictate.
• This position is based on a 45-55-hour workweek.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the team member may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
• Travel from site to site will be required.
• Work environment will normally be an active construction site. Exposure to dust, noise, high heat, extreme cold, and rain should be expected.
• Team member must be physically able to perform repetitive motion and heavy lifting, as described below.
• Must be able to maintain effective audio and visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must wear all employer-mandated personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety vests, and safety-toed work boots. Other PPE may be required from time to time depending on special safety concerns. All PPE will be provided by the company at no cost to the employee, other than safety boots.
• Must be able to hear with or without the use of a hearing device and clearly see at least 30 feet with or without the use of corrective vision lens. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The team member must be able to differentiate and / or identify colors.
• Must be able work while wearing a respirator if necessary.
• Alternate standing and walking on uneven terrain surfaces, such as hillsides, muddy and icy soils, and other working surfaces. Safe negotiation of all types of surface conditions will always be required.
• Continual lifting of up to 50 lbs. for distances of 30 feet or more.
• Constant pushing and pulling of certain tools and materials will be required over a day’s work.
• Must have knowledge of occupational hazards in construction field and standard safety practices. Must be able to pass the 30 Hour OSHA testing and First Aid/CPR requirements before starting work.
• Must complete and meet requirements under the physical demands of this job description through a pre-employment physical examination.

About Kwest Group

At Kwest Group, we are driven by a clear mission: to lead the civil construction industry through an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), we empower our team members to take ownership of every project, fostering innovation and excellence from concept to completion. Central to our mission is a steadfast commitment to ensuring zero harm to every team member on every project. This commitment to zero harm is complemented by a comprehensive focus on total human health.

Founded in 2003, Kwest Group has grown from its roots in Port Clinton, Ohio, to become a trusted partner across the United States and the Caribbean. Our journey is defined by building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, grounded in mutual trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of their unique needs.

Core Values

Our core values—Safety, Quality, and Customer Service—are the pillars that support everything we do. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and ensure that every project meets the highest standards.

Core Focus

Our core focus is to enrich the lives of our team members by fostering strategic growth and profitability, ensuring a safe, thriving, and values-driven company. We believe that by investing in our people, we create a foundation for long-term success that benefits our clients, team members, and communities

Our Niche

Kwest Group excels in performing complex civil construction projects safely. Our expertise enables us to tackle the most demanding projects with confidence, delivering exceptional results that our clients can rely on.

Target Market

Our target market includes energy, industrial, public, federal, and rail clients across the United States, with particular emphasis on the Midwest, Appalachia, and Southeast regions. We remain open to engaging with like-minded partners from any location when the right opportunity arises. We seek clients who exhibit financial stability, align with our core values, foster collaborative relationships, and share a forward-thinking perspective.

Four Uniques

Kwest Group stands out in the industry with our four uniques:

• Safety Priority: Safety is ingrained in our culture and is our foremost commitment on every project.
• Agile Team: Our adaptable and responsive team is capable of quickly adjusting to the evolving needs of our clients and projects.
• Collaborative Construction Services: We foster strategic partnerships and interconnected relationships to deliver superior outcomes.
• Team Integrity Focus: Integrity guides our team’s actions, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout our organization.

Our dedication to safety and excellence has been recognized industry wide. Kwest Group was honored as the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2024 Contractor of the Year and has received national safety recognition awards from prestigious organizations like ABC and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

At Kwest Group, we are also dedicated to making a positive impact beyond our project sites. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives reflect our commitment to responsible business practices, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.