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Capital Superintendent The purpose of this position is to provide daily supervision for a number of crews and administrative functions. The position is responsible for construction of pipes, steel, equipment installation, conveyors, etc., to achieve production that keep jobs on or ahead of schedules and below estimated cost. Responsible for project wide safety performance. This position requires maintaining a good working relationship with owner representatives, developers, vendors, subcontractors, and project management personnel. Supervisory Responsibilities * General Foremen, Foremen, Estimators * Site Administration (as applicable) * Site Engineer (party chief, project coordinators) * Millwrights, Pipefitters, Welders, Ironworkers, Civil * Subcontractors Functional Areas of Responsibility * Manage and organize a single project of moderate complexity or a portion of more complex projects * Manage all aspects of heavy civil construction * Manage a moderate amount of onsite equipment fleet * Recruit foremen and hourly trade personnel * Construction schedules and "Look Ahead" schedules * Manage crews, equipment, and material resources * Logistics planning * Analyze Job Cost reports * Develop project Work Plans * Work crews productively and efficiently * Training * Purchasing of materials, tools, supplies * Adhere to all work place safety policies and procedures Specific Duties and Responsibilities Planning * Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase * Lead in developing Work Plans for major components of work. Monitor adherence to Work Plans throughout execution of the work. * Along with the project manager, the superintendent establishes procedures for the ordering of self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers. Ensure timely requisition is made for needed materials and equipment. Cost Performance * Monitor weekly labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms. * Use understanding of production rates to aid in review of bid estimates and project change orders * Encourage Foremen to develop innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their particular operation and to provide feedback and coaching on how the work is proceeding Scheduling * Assist in the development of baseline schedule for projects * Assist in selection of equipment for projects. Direct priority of operations, allocation of equipment and materials for foremen. * Provide for a detailed construction plan for 3 weeks, and general plan for 3 months. Investigate reasons for delays in the project schedule; adjusting craft leadership, crew sizes, equipment, etc. as necessary to ensure timely completion of the project * Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain owner acceptance of the work * Coordinate all needs for major equipment and salaried personnel with the Project Manager. Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner. Quality Management * Inspect all field construction work in progress, including work that is subcontracted, and ensure that uniformly high quality workmanship is maintained during each project segment. Supervise or assign staff as appropriate, to supervise all activities performed on the jobsite regardless of the day or time of performance of the work. Point out deficiencies promptly with responsible parties and follow up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected. Relationships * Ability to manage moderate sized staffs and projects, coordinating the efforts of all employee owners. Organize the staff into an effectively coordinated working unit, promoting principles of learning, career advancement and coaching in a motivating atmosphere. * Establish and maintain a good working relationship with owner representatives, designers, consulting firms, and other parties with financial interest in the project. Attempt to resolve problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiations with concerned individuals. * Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, company-sponsored training programs and outside learning opportunities and classroom instruction. Actively encourage people to participate in self-development planning for their career growth and development. Safety * Ensure employees attend Safety Meetings which will instruct them on topics for accident prevention, to enforce all safety regulations and company policies, and to be constantly alert to all safety conditions * Administer the company's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies. Technical * Provide technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems. Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality. Work closely with designers, engineers, and consulting firms to resolve issues. * Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities. Included are company policies and procedures dealing with employment, terminations, compensation, labor/management relations, etc. * Perform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, as-built documents, etc. * Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities and ensure other supervisory personnel do the same on a daily basis. Other * Other duties as assigned. Position Specific Success Factors 8 Behavioral Success Factors required by this position: * Customer Focus * Aligning Performance for Success * Building a Successful Team * Building Trust * Coaching * Decision Making * Manage Conflict * Driving for Results Benefits & Compensation We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish. About Austin Industries Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety. To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at . No Third-Party Inquiries Please This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.