Superintendent for Grading Operations

Grading Superintendent

Overall responsibility for the successful completion of turn-key grading projects including utilities, on time and within budget. Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction grading work. Oversee the production and performance of multiple crews and supervisors as they operate one or several types of equipment. Team member will have 5+ years experience as a grading superintendent.

Core Competencies:

Organizing and prioritizing

Attention to detail and accuracy

Analyzing data and information

Plan reading & interpretation

Active listening and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Training and teaching others

Core Duties:

Embrace and lead with the Core Principles of our Company

Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times

Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind

Lead by example

Maintain the highest ethical standards at all times

Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present. Be the #1 safety advocate for your crew

Plan and coordinate Daily Hazard Briefings to ensure crew understands the work plan and the associated hazards of the day

Report incidents immediately to the risk management team in accordance with incident reporting procedures established by the Company

Train and develop new team members in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures and/or Company policies

Enter daily project data including but not limited to accurate labor, equipment and quantity reporting

Supervise and work alongside teams and occasionally subcontractors to assist in the installation and construction of grading projects

Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures

Inspect work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met

Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of equipment, using measuring and marking equipment

Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities

Coordinate weekly look ahead and resources with Site Division VP

Assign work to team members based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs

Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs

Coordinate material and supplies orders with Support Services

Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery

Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, hires or discipline

Interact clients and study instructions, plans or diagrams to establish work requirement. Interactions will include in-person meetings, digital communications and phone communication

Operate equipment as needed

Communicate time away from work with your team leader and other team members with sufficient notice to make plans for changing personnel to focus on the priorities

Willingness to work hours as required

Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED is preferred

Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with jobsite supervisors and fellow team members

Must have strong coordination, time management, active listening, communication, critical thinking and reasoning skills

Working knowledge of Trimble GPS systems

Knowledge or erosion control installation, maintenance and documentation

Knowledge or water, sewer and storm drain installation

Must be able to effectively use all required PPE and lift up to fifty pounds. Strenuous physical demands are required to safely perform the essential functions associated with this position. Must be able to safely operate all involved equipment and tools. Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, bending consistently.

Must have a valid driver's license with clean MVR for at least 3 years

Education/Training/Certification:

• OSHA Supervisor Training
• Trenching and Excavation Competent Person
• First Aid/CPR
• Level II Erosion Control Certification

Benefits:

At the heart of Sanford Contractors Inc. core principles, is the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and PTO (Paid time off)
• 401(k)
• Annual Safety Bonus
• Years' of Service Bonus
• Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer