Heavy & Highway Superintendent

Overview:
Blooming Glen Contractors, a partner with the H&K Group, Inc., located in Blooming Glen, PA, is looking for a Superintendent to direct activities of workers concerned with construction of highways, pipelines, or other construction projects. The ideal candidate is an organized, energetic leader with experience in heavy civil construction projects.

 

Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc. (BGC) is a family owned and operated heavy civil construction services and site contracting company based in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. BGC provides full-service site contracting and heavy civil construction services in the following core service areas: complete site and land development, demolition, transportation & structures, water & wastewater, design-build and value engineering and emergency response.

Founded in 1971, BGC remains dedicated to providing our customers and clients with exceptional service and finished products of the highest quality.

 

Why work for Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc.?

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

100% Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs

Company provided on-the-job transportation to meet job responsibilities

Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policies

Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of paving project.

Assembles members of organization (supervisory, clerical, engineering, and other workers) at start of project.

Orders procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.

Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.

Confers with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.

Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.

Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.

Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.

Directs workers concerned with major maintenance or reconditioning projects for existing installations.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Required Skills, Education, and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and work environment for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR one year of related experience and/or trainingEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Ability to read blueprints and job-related documents.

Strong verbal and written communication skillsRead, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations

Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical skills including probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometryAbility to apply concepts to practical situations

Demonstrated leadership ability

Problem solving and business acumen

Basic computer skills including internet, email, and the use of digital cameras for work documentation

Driver’s license and clean driving record

Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed

Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

 

 Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

Two years of related experience and/or training

Supervisory experience

OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, bend and stoop all day.  The employee may/will operate any/all equipment (paving machine, roller, etc.); which requires climbing up/down, sitting, and requires use of hands, fingers & arms, legs to operate equipment such as start engines, shift gears, press pedals and turning of steering wheels.  The employee's job also includes manually raking and shoveling of dirt, stone, and asphalt, which would equate to lifting/moving at most times a minimum of 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Extreme heat (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at times) is conducive to this work environment, which is generated from the temperature of the asphalt/paving material and natural weather. Personal body hydration is essential.   Each day the employee is exposed to all types of outside weather conditions including direct sun, heat, cold, rain, dampness, wind, etc. 

The employee is also exposed to moving mechanical machinery and parts, vibrations, fumes, airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment at times can be loud.

 

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

 

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

 

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre-employment Physical

 

100% Company-Paid Health Benefits

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