Superintendent

Position DescriptionJob Title: SuperintendentEmployer: Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc.Reports to: Construction Manager/Project ManagerPosition SummaryThe Superintendent provides onsite leadership and supervision for all construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to quality standards. This role coordinates crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and project stakeholders while maintaining compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.Responsibilities:

Manage daily construction operations and field personnel.Coordinate multiple crews, subcontractors, and equipment resources.Develop and maintain short-term and long-term construction schedules.Ensure work is performed according to project plans, specifications, and contract requirements.Monitor productivity and implement corrective actions when necessary.Enforce company and OSHA safety standards.Participate in site and crew safety meetingsPerform weekly jobsite EHS inspections.Identify and mitigate potential hazards.Assist the investigation of incidents and implement corrective measures.Promote a strong safety culture among all employees and subcontractors.Supervise foremen, operators, laborers, and subcontractors.Schedule manpower requirements to meet production goals.Mentor and develop field personnel.Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching.

Quality Control

Ensure work meets project specifications and quality standards.Coordinate inspections and testing activities.Review completed work and address deficiencies promptly.Maintain accurate project documentation and reports.

Equipment and Material Management

Coordinate equipment utilization and maintenance.Track material deliveries and inventory.Ensure proper allocation of resources to maximize efficiency.Monitor equipment productivity and fuel usage.

Client and Stakeholder Coordination

Interface with owners, engineers, inspectors, and utility companies.Attend project meetings and progress reviews.Resolve field conflicts and constructability issues.Communicate project status to Project Managers and senior leadership.

Required Education/Skills and Experience

High school diploma or GED required.Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience

8-15+ years of heavy civil construction experience.5+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role.Proven experience managing:

Highway and roadway constructionMass earthwork operationsUnderground utilitiesBridge constructionMarine constructionConcrete structures

Technical Knowledge

Ability to read and interpret:

Construction drawingsSpecificationsSurvey layoutsProject schedules

Knowledge of:

OSHA regulationsDOT requirementsQuality control proceduresCPM schedulingExcavation and trenching practices

Skills

Strong leadership and team management abilities.Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.Advanced planning and organizational skills.Proficiency with construction management software.Cost awareness and production tracking expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA 30 Certification.First Aid/CPR Certification.NCCER Superintendent Certification.Experience with GPS machine control and drone technology.Experience managing projects exceeding $10 million.Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, HCSS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.Frequent walking on uneven terrain and active construction sites.Ability to climb ladders, access structures, and inspect work areas.Capable of working extended hours, weekends, and occasional night shifts as required.

Role and Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Operations in ensuring projects are completed timely and accurately.Ensure production-related milestones are met through efficient planning, organizing, and directing daily manufacturing and production operations.Coordinate with Director of Operations to ensure proper personnel placement for optimal productivity and to meet production schedules.Ensure all employees adhere to and consistently follow all work rules and safety and compliance policies and procedures and are properly trained in safety procedures and proper PPE use.Test and monitor plant processes to ensure quality products are manufactured in a cost-effective manner.Maintain plant facilities and equipment and schedule maintenance as required.Ensure preventative maintenance program is implemented and followed.Provide direction, development, and leadership to Plant SupervisorOther duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent5+ years plant operations experience

Qualifications: Preferred

Associate degree in industry-related field5+ years plant operations experience

Skills:

Possess operational and maintenance knowledge.Leadership, performance management and decision-making skillsExcellent communication skillsComputer literacy

General Physical Demands & Safety Awareness:

Balfour Beatty Rail - Traction Power Group is committed to excellent Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) performance as an integral part of its service and business activities. Employees should have experience of, use appropriately and encourage others to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in the appropriate areas of our operation.For general manufacturing & warehousing areas with MEDIUM duty, employees should be able to exert or lift up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 10 lbs. of force frequently. Walking, bending, standing, and sitting are foreseen frequently.For general office areas with LIGHT duty, employees should be able to exert or lift up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 5 lbs. of force frequently. Both standing and sitting foreseen frequently.

About UsBalfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.