Heavy Highway Construction Superintendent

Responsive recruiter

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Founded in 1996, CMES, Inc. is a rapidly growing, privately held Georgia-based civil construction company. We are seeking to add a dedicated Superintendent to our team to support our continued rapid growth.

Overall, construction superintendent responsibilities include:

• Keeping track of project schedule/ progress

• Establishing and communicating daily expectations for the project.

• Ensuring compliance with safety, health, and quality standards

• Purchasing equipment and materials

• Helping staff members understand career progression paths. (Helping People Move Forward with Joy.)

• Overseeing cost

• Mediating on-site conflicts

• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs.

• Set performance goals and deadlines.

• Plan construction processes.

• Estimate costs and ensure the project is on budget.

• Supervise staff and provide constructive feedback.

• Plan inspections and obtain construction permits from local authorities.

• Implement safety and quality guidelines.

• Keep track of material stock and orders

• Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly.

• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies.

• Ensure all project documentation is in order (time, inspections, etc.)

Requirements and skills

• Previous experience as a construction superintendent or in a similar role

• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites

• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes

• Familiarity with CAD software

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to lead and inspire.

• Coordinating with subcontractors

• Updating General Superintendent and PM assigned to the project.

• These responsibilities may vary based on each project. When building your own construction superintendent job description, make sure to tailor them accordingly.

• Construction superintendents are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations on job sites.

• Organized and able to handle the pressures and stress associated with managing a construction project.

SUPERVISORY CONSTRUCTION ROLE
Construction superintendents must have at least a high-level understanding of various aspects of construction projects. Consequently, many companies hiring construction superintendents expect candidates to have several years of experience in a prior supervisory construction role (particularly ones fulfilled on job sites).
To become a construction superintendent, one must generally have at least a bachelor's degree in a related subject such as construction management, engineering, or architecture. In the absence of a degree, one must typically have a significant amount of relevant work experience.

PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

It's uncommon for professionals to become construction superintendents right out of school. Instead, they must accumulate on-the-job experience, preferably in management roles (although it will, of course, take time to qualify for these positions as well).

Necessary Training

Overseeing job site safety and competencies is a key responsibility for construction superintendents. Consequently, OSHA safety certificates can be valuable assets for professionals looking to demonstrate knowledge in this crucial area.

• 10-Hour and 30-Hour Cards / One key advantage of receiving certifications from OSHA, of course, is that OSHA is a U.S. federal government agency with certifications recognized nation-wide. So, if there's a chance you might ever relocate, pursuing an OSHA certification (as opposed to a more geographically bound one) may prove wise.

• Competent in areas of construction to be able to identify compliance and or deficiencies performing construction related activities.

• Excavation

• Traffic control

• Fall protection.

• Equipment operations

• Confined space

• PPE

• Etc

• Continuous leadership training

• Proficient Software efficiencies such as MS office, CAD and project management platforms.

• Scheduling platforms
Successful completion of a project requires the following to be in place.

• Structure, a blueprint of a workday allows for the Superintendent to establish his/her activities and communicate expectations allowing for a planned approach to the workday alleviating stress which will create loss of productivity, moral and overall failure to the project.

• Experience successfully managing people.

• Consistency is key to communicating with the project team daily to set expectations and to allow them to understand their role and to ask questions up front, so everyone is on the same page.

• Constant communication between all members of the project management team.

• Creating a positive culture on the project.
1. Develop a Culture Committed to All Facets of Safety
2. Create a culture where workers are not afraid to ask questions.
3. Create a platform to teach workers helping them to move forward.
4. Become a leader others want to follow. (It is a proven fact that great leaders will have workers follow them wherever they go.)
5. Show gratitude with praise often and criticize in private. Remember YOU make mistakes also and were given a chance to succeed.

Compensation: $102,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment

CMES Inc. was founded in February 1996 by professional civil engineers. The initial operations of CMES Inc. were conducted from their home in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The founders were only employees for a time, working diligently to obtain and complete projects within budget and on time as per contract specifications.

Today, we are still young, but also an aggressive company comprised of experienced professionals from the engineering, design, analysis, construction, and project management fields. We have grown to a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees and a fleet of more than 400 heavy construction equipment and vehicles. Our corporate office is located on a 67,000 square foot facility which houses contracts, estimating, administrating, accounting, human resources, and our fleet departments. CMES Inc. ranks among the Top 5 Heavy Highway Contractors based in Atlanta. In turn, the company has grown steadily over the years which is evidenced by revenues exceeding $100M.

Certifications from various entities in the Metro-Atlanta area are held by CMES Inc. and include DOT certifications, MBE and EBO/ABE.

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