Railroad Construction Superintendent

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

At American Track, the Superintendent leads a dynamic team of employees in a fast-growing, fast-paced work environment. The Superintendent ensures projects are delivered successfully and on time, collaborates with engineers and subcontractors to define projects needs and oversees staff performance. The Superintendent follows quality standards and ensures the safety and security of the construction site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead safety and quality control policies among employees and subcontractors to ensure the project runs smoothly and on schedule
• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs
• Set performance goals and deadlines
• Plan construction processes
• Maintain a daily diary of all activities and site conditions and manage the punch list and closeout process for the job
• Supervise staff and provide constructive feedback
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Plan inspections and obtain construction permits from local authorities
• Order the appropriate equipment and arrange for regular maintenance
• Keep track of material stock and orders
• Ensure the hob site safe, clean, and orderly
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
• Comply with company and federal rules, policies, and procedures – wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous experience as a construction superintendent in heavy civil industry
• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• Must have a great attitude and the ability to motivate team members on site
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Accountability and integrity are essential as the decisions made in the role affect countless others
• Willing to work in the elements in all weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
• Recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards
• American Track is a drug-free Company, employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Willing to submit to a background check
• Must pass all required assessments/trainings
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stay and those that require short notice mobilization
• Available to work full-time (40hrs/wk.) subject to overtime, on-call (24/7), alternating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• High School diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.