EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction, with emphasis in superintendence involving mid to large scale construction projects. USACE experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is preferred, but extensive experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Experience and training must include understanding construction methods, techniques, equipment and hands-on experience in a supervisory position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to plan, allocate resources, manage production and coordinate people and equipment. Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written expression and comprehension, critical thinking and reasoning skills are required.
• Basic knowledge of administration and management.
• Must have the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong—to recognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problems.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment when carrying out duties and to maintain good working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
• Must be able to read, understand and apply information obtained from blueprints, surveys and job specifications.
• Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and be adept in managing multiple construction contracts from concept to completion. Must have sufficient interpersonal skills to positively interact with colleagues, client and subcontractors to achieve mutual goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide calculations on hours involved, develop construction project schedule, evaluates the quantity of materials needed, along with truck, plant and human resources required.
• Works closely with the Project Manager to communicate changing requirements, scheduling, subcontractor issues, and any other issues that arise during construction.
• Responsible for oversight of installation project safety compliance, bringing problems to the attention of the Project Manager, Safety Department or HR Manager.
• Directly supervises and coordinates all field activities of mid to large scale construction projects on their assigned base installation.
• Schedules and coordinates all project activities, supervising project crews to ensure quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, commitment, teamwork and pride.
• Reviews and verifies crew time sheets and submit to Payroll on specified days.
• Recognizes and communicates any priority projects or problems, such as employee or job costing issues and/or issues from the client.
• Works closely with the Contractor Quality Control Officer and Site Safety Health Officer to ensure project success.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates, directs, and leads workers engaged in construction activities. May supervise a Junior Superintendent.