Superintendent/Project Manager I

Job DescriptionJob Description

Primoris Water & Mechanical is looking for an experienced Assistant Superintendent /Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Texas If you have a background in underground work including excavation, shoring, welding, and backfill, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate will be based out of our Dallas or Houston office and should be able to use standard computer software to issue submittals, RFI's, CO's, etc. In this role, you will supervise a crew in the field, read plans and specs, coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, GC's and Owners, and be able to efficiently manage costs and schedule without direct supervision. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a focus on quality and safety, join our team and help us deliver exceptional projects for our clients.

Job Description:

Provide overall on-site administration and technical management on construction project site or for class of work; plan, organize, direct, and control the preparation and execution of construction contracts or class of work to meet company objectives of cost, quality, equipment conservation, and safety; responsible for the company-client coordination required throughout the period of construction.

General Requirements:

• Practice safety rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safe use of hand & power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.

Functional Requirements:

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Interfacing with client representatives and other contractors, etc.
• Confers with foremen, subcontractors, clients, etc. engaged in planning and executing work procedures.
• Utilizes a company vehicle to oversee projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day-to-day direction of on-site administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.)
• Supervise craft employees and/or other contractors as required by the contract.
• May authorize and/or approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc.
• Provide technical assistance; i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods, equipment, etc., as required.
• Maintain a detailed log of daily activities for review as necessary.
• Assis project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, etc.
• Ensure all on-site personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc.
• Document all procedure violations; notify project management and recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods).
• Craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, cost control schedules, and safety required.
• Excellent communication, organization, and supervisory skills essential.
• Responsible for completion of paperwork, safe work procedures, and employee relation matters.
• May need to operate construction equipment such as loaders, excavators, etc., due to limited size of crew.
• Complete subcontractor and employee evaluations.
• Release the completed project to the full satisfaction of the customer.
• Ensure compliance with approved safety and OSHA standards, and with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and EEO programs.
• Maintain job site security.
• See that all quantities are measured by engineer and are included on estimate by inspector.
• Assist project managers to see that all extra work and changed conditions are priced to owner for payment and are authorized by owner’s representative.
• Review computerized labor job cost reports on a weekly basis.
• Inspect project sites on a continuous basis for the following reasons:
  • Examine actual project progress versus the anticipated schedule.
  • Examine problem areas for corrective actions and ensure quality control.
  • Identify areas where construction productivity could be improved.
  • Identify extra work, back charges, and/or delays.
  • Cooperate with inspectors and owners’ representatives to resolve problems.
  • Review and assess project equipment needs.
  • Review and assess material quality and conditions with foreman.
  • Oversee and ensure project security and safety.
• Provide training for all foreman in area of:
  • Construction methods
  • Scheduling
  • Interpretation of plans and specification
  • Job cost reports
  • Company policy
  • Personnel leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Paperwork

Qualification Standards:

• One (1) to five (5) years construction management and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility.
• Four (4) year construction management degree, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation and background check.
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs.  Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Must be able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Benefits:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Water & Mechanical is comprised of two groups with offices throughout Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. Our Mechanical group serves the niche market of installing underground hydronic piping (chilled water, hot water, steam, and condensate) systems. We service a wide variety of Universities, Hospitals, and Private Companies across Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding areas. We have built a reputation as a high-risk excavation specialist as sophisticated shoring systems are often necessary to allow the installation of hydronic systems around existing utilities and buildings. Additionally, we also assist owners, engineers, and general contractors by value engineering hydronic system designs to ensure that they have both economical and efficient systems. Our Water group constructs water, wastewater, and reclaimed water treatment facilities throughout Florida and Texas with offices in Manatee, Lee, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties in Florida as well as Houston, TX. We have been in business for over 30 years delivering construction and rehabilitation projects of water and wastewater treatment facilities through Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build and Construction Management at Risk contracts.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

Company DescriptionSince 1960, Primoris has built a reputation for taking on challenges that others will not – setting the bar even higher for ourselves and our industry with each project. Now, as we build a sustainable infrastructure that supports the growing needs of the nation, we reaffirm innovation, quality, service, and safety as our core values. We consistently remind ourselves that the pioneering spirit of our past fuels the imagination of today. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We build great projects because we have built a great company – and insist on great performance, which is a product of our people, passion, and partners.Company DescriptionSince 1960, Primoris has built a reputation for taking on challenges that others will not – setting the bar even higher for ourselves and our industry with each project. Now, as we build a sustainable infrastructure that supports the growing needs of the nation, we reaffirm innovation, quality, service, and safety as our core values. We consistently remind ourselves that the pioneering spirit of our past fuels the imagination of today. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We build great projects because we have built a great company – and insist on great performance, which is a product of our people, passion, and partners.

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