Job Details
The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the country s vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants.
This role will support a heavy highway project in Austin, TX Area.
The Superintendent will schedule all the earthwork, roadwork, or other self-performed work and coordinate field crews through directives given to foremen as well as plan and schedule all requirements to control labor, equipment and material costs. This individual will be responsible for the timely completion of assigned operations and stay within budget. The ideal candidate should be flexible with working hours.
Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Oversee field personnel, daily/weekly schedules, and construction operations
Supervise and schedule grading, drainage, paving, structures, and other miscellaneous highway construction crews and subcontractors on a daily basis
Provide leadership and direction to construction personnel
Manage field operations as well as coordinate work with other company Superintendents and subcontractors
Assist in On-the-Job training
Take an active role in emphasizing safety, quality and production, leading by example
Assist Engineers with quantities and productions
Coordinate equipment and crews and other job related activities to maximize efficiency
Attend status meetings to discuss progress and public impact
Perform additional assignments as needed
Assist estimators and engineers during the pursuit of new work including borrow pit locations and selection, plant site selection, value engineering, etc.
Develop and train Superintendents, Engineers, Foremen and Craft Workers
Ensure that ALL resources assigned are maintained, protected, secured and used at optimum efficiency
Protection and enhancement of public relations, company image, and company worth
Understand project budgets and productions to manage personnel and equipment efficiently
Have a working knowledge of all required plans and specifications
Develop Foreman through mentoring
Assist with survey and field layout
Carry out job duties while maintaining Lane values
And other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience for a Heavy/Highway contractor ($100M+ level)
Demonstrated decision making skills
Ability to work in high production environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of HCSS preferred
Working understanding of types of equipment necessary for production
Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Familiar with DOT standards
Excellent team building skills is a must
Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar is desired but not necessary
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and quickly adaptable to changing conditions across all spectrums.
Demonstrated and verifiable ability to manage, supervise, schedule, and delegate on large and complicated projects