The Superintendent level I is a leader whose primary responsibility is to supervise the day-to-day field construction of a project. To ensure completion of the work on schedule, within budget, safely and in a quality manner. Successful candidate must have experience and knowledge in earthwork, underground utility work, subgrade/base and paving.

• Provide leadership and direction to field construction personnel.
• Daily/weekly scheduling of field personnel and construction operations.
• Active role in assuring productive work occurs in a safe and quality manner.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of project plans and specifications.
• Identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Manage job Material logistics, placement and deliveries to ensure workflow in operating at optimum efficiency. (This applies to earthwork as well as other material deliveries including base/bedding/pipe/etc.)
• Maintain daily paperwork (ex. as-built drawings, timecards, test reports, e-mail correspondence, etc.).
• Understand project budgets and production rates. Apply this information and deploy resources (personnel and equipment) at optimum efficiency.
• Communicate and collaborate with wide range of individuals, including field staff, management, suppliers/vendors and subcontractors.
• Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring the timely arrival and participation of all crew members, and notifying employees of rain days, prior to the start of the work.
• Liaise between the company and employees on a variety of employee related matters.
• Comply with relevant legislation regarding employee management, terminations and resignations. Handle and thoroughly investigate all employee concerns.
• Liaise with the Human Resource department on a variety of employee related issues, including employee development, recruitment, benefits, training, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensure consistent and fair application of the progressive disciplinary policy, as necessary.
• Other Employee Supervision duties as required.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.  Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Review safe work plans/hazard assessments with crew prior to job commencement.
• Work with Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

• Preferred 3 years of experience.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience as a Base, Paving or Underground Utilities Superintendent
• Heavy civil construction knowledge, project management and business acumen