Field Superintendent

About Us

Discover your future at Forgen

At Forgen, we are committed to building a strong team of amazing people. When you join our team, you open the door to unlimited growth potential and the support of professionals across the country who want to see you succeed. Today, we excel in complex geotechnical and environmental construction services that restore and strengthen our natural surroundings to protect people, communities, and the environment for generations to come. With employees supporting meaningful projects across the United States and Canada, our impact on future generations is only getting started. Whether you're looking to jumpstart your career in the environmental construction industry or a seasoned professional looking to fill one of our open management positions, we invite you to discover your future with Forgen.

Location: Various Projects, as assigned

Employment Type: Exempt, Regular, Full-Time

Manager Position: Yes

Reports To: Operations Manager or designee

Travel: Up to 75%

Summary of Functions

Responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and supervising of craft employees; material coordination; upholding and enforcing safety and policies and procedures. Responsible for the coordination and support of the subcontractor's field operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Embrace Forgen's Core Values in all aspects of the job.
• Perform the roles and responsibilities for Superintendent as listed on the Accountability Chart.
• Organize and plan the day-to-day field activities.
• Supervise work performance and productivity of craft employees and subcontractors to ensure project rules, procedures, specifications, safety requirements, etc. are followed.
• Assist with selection and hiring of project craft personnel.
• Maintain daily reports such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence. Ensure that all daily field tracking reports are accurate.
• Assist in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, equipment requirements, etc. at least two weeks in advance.
• Ability to review and use project schedules to plan and direct field activities.
• Ability to recognize potential changes in scope or conditions.
• Enforce and adhere to the Company's policies and procedures.
• Promote and support a positive Incident and Injury Free Safety Performance.
• Enforce and report all possible or perceived violations of local, state, or federal regulations or permits.
• Responsible for the safe and profitable operation, maintenance, and reporting of all assigned project equipment.
• Assist in training and mentoring project personnel to enhance the company and client goals.
• Recognize and assist in all company's bidding opportunities to include sites visits, proposal writing, estimating, and scheduling.
• Perform additional assignments as directed.

Experience/Education

• Ten plus years in Environmental Remediation, Heavy Civil, Deep Foundations, and/or Geotechnical field. Deep Foundations is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to drive on behalf of company business.
• The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
  • Competent Person Safety Training
  • 8-Hour Supervisory Training
  • 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
  • First Aid and CPR

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes and standards, and an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units.
• Ability to communicate with and lead a team composed of different crafts and subcontractors.
• Ability to confront difficult situations and manage them to a successful conclusion.
• Thorough knowledge of construction, construction equipment and project quality control. Ability to train craft labor in the use of construction equipment.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Suites.
• Above average oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, along with use of independent judgement and creativity applied to resolution of issues.
• Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and advise project leadership on complex issues.
• Good problem-solving skills/decision-making skills.

Physical Demands

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual requirements of this position will vary.

• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, management, and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group is important.
• Regular use of the telephone and email for communication is also essential.
• Sitting for extended period is common.
• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally may be required.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and fax machines.
• Good reasoning ability and decision-making is important.
• Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.

Primarily an office position. At time site visits and field project visits are required. Travel to offices and projects in various location around the country as needed. The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with site visits.

• Be able to stand or walk on a project site for extended durations.
• When on project sites or if performing some types of work activity wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, earplugs, protective eyewear, gloves, hard hat, steel toed work boots, and high visibility safety apparel.

Work Environment

The job is primarily performed outdoors at construction sites and occasionally indoors in a traditional office setting.

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

• Job Site environment, including, but not limited to, machines, tools, heavy equipment, chemicals, solvents, dust and fumes.
• Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Uneven ground.

Perks and Benefits

Forgen offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement plan, employer paid short-term disability, accident insurance, and more. We also reward our employees' hard work with bonuses, vacation, and paid holidays. We believe in a flexible work environment work model for most non-craft positions. As an added bonus, we also offer an awards program, education assistance program, and a robust wellness program.

DEI Statement

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Forgen, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles here at Forgen, and Forgen is committed to hiring the best candidates for all positions.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

It is the policy of Forgen to fill every position without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age 40 and over, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable law. Forgen is an equal opportunity employer, and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including managers, supervisors and co-workers.

Forgen does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. In order to provide the best experience for all stakeholders, we limit the number of agencies and recruiting vendors we partner with. If you would like to be considered for a particular search or added to our approved agency list, please complete and submit this form: Agency Request for Authorization - Perform Search

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