Utilities Superintendent

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Charleston
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Utilities Superintendent
Location: Charleston SC metro
Shift: M-F 8-5pm
Compensation: 90k + bonuses twice per year (June and December), prorated in the first year of employment
Benefits: Company provides employees with outstanding benefits which includes: Medical, Vision, Dental, Vacation & Holiday Pay, 401K, and potential financial incentives through Profit Sharing and Bonuses.
Travel: 30 mile radius to different job sites

Position Description:
The Utilities Superintendent will be responsible for managing crews performing functions of the utility area with minimal supervision. This position will report directly to utility field managers.

Responsibilities:
Complete capability to install and manage crews inclusive of all utility needs.
Required to perform job requirements with little supervision.
General housekeeping and maintenance checks of equipment including reporting usage/utilization hours on a daily basis or as directed by supervisor.
Ability to produce and approve daily logs in company used software (Track) with crew's time, tasks, production, and quantify materials delivered on site.
Coordinates and communicates trucking resource needs with trucking management.
Keep company work site clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns.
Ability to understand and adjust methods to meet budget and schedule requirements provided by project management.
Ability to create and complete punch lists required to complete job; includes video reviews and testing.
Responsible for meeting/exceeding equipment utilization goals
Proficient in identifying critical areas in a proactive manner with capability to adjust means and methods accordingly.
Personnel Management through effective communication.
Ability to effectively communicate with all types of individuals involved in construction projects.
Ability to develop coworkers/subordinates of all levels encompassed in the utility area.
Capable of interpreting and gather information from specifications, plan views, and details involved with various types of construction plans. Including, not limited to commercial, DOT, and residential.
Ability to perform accurate take offs for utility work.
Ability to identify defects of work per videos.
Ability to design/set grades to accomplish goals.
Ability to account for daily job site actions.
Understanding of all areas involved in projects, i.e. utilities, asphalt, surveying, concrete, and etc. with the capability for quality control and scheduling.
Ensures project is constructed at highest quality and free from error.
Ability to manage subcontractors, with same expectations as Company crew.
Must be able to calculate quantities/yield for all job site materials.
Read and interpret a project schedule.
Demonstrates a proactive standard in regard to management of project, personnel, and equipment.

Education/Experience:
At least five years' experience at utility level foreman.
High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 40 pounds of force regularly to move/lift objects.
Flexible availability to include work hours needed to meet schedule: including nights, and weekends.
Ability to effectively communicate with all types of individuals involved in construction projects.
Ability to account for daily job site actions.
Knowledge of and experience reading, understanding, and implementing drawings.
Basic mathematical skills are required.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to properly establish bench marks and grades.
Must have communication skills to lead craftspeople in labor, equipment operation and other duties required by the job.
Thorough knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy construction work.
Based on duties, may be required to obtain DOT medical certification.
Must obtain a negative drug test result prior to hire and maintain throughout term of employment.
Must meet company's employment standards with regards to background checks.
Must have the ability to stand, crawl and kneel for long periods of time
Work environments will vary making it necessary to tolerate weather conditions, such as rain and extreme temperatures. Employees may be exposed to dust, dirt, varying temperatures, loud noises, etc.
Valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record by complying with standards established by company policy.

Keywords: Orion Talent, Mount Pleasant , Utilities Superintendent, Other , Charleston, South Carolina