Structural Concrete Superintendent - LaPlace, LA

Job ID:  502062

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.

Position Summary:

The Structural Concrete Superintendent manages the activities of the workforce, materials, trucking, and equipment and tracks daily/weekly progress for multiple mid-sized projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

30% Management

• Work with Foremen and General Superintendent / Project Manager to ensure daily and weekly plans are met and daily timesheets are accurately completed and submitted.
• Work with Equipment/Logistics Department daily to ensure jobs are resourced properly; monitor Fleetwatcher and GPS daily
• Assign personnel to projects and communicate expectations, goals, and management aspects of the project
• Participate in weekly toolbox talks, staff meetings, and all safety programs; ensure Foremen follow the safety plan
• Assist Foremen in preparing progress schedules; visit job sites for safety review
• Assist Estimator/Project Manager in the pre-bid process; participate in pre-construction planning, ensure resources are available
• Assist the project team in delivering safe, quality, on-time, and profitable project’s to stakeholders
• Implement appropriate new procedures for constant improvements of our safety, quality and production.

30% Operations

• Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers.
• Hire additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly.
• Ensure that work is executed to the highest quality and in accordance to the drawings and specifications
• Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations and report to management as necessary.
• Participate in weekly group staff meeting
• Assist project management team in navigating through conflict management with stakeholders

15% Business relations ·

• Support customer needs and develop a trusting relationship to promote the company for future projects.
• Collaborate with clients, inspectors, project managers, and other construction management to determine budgets and timelines.

10% Human Resources

• Maintain proper staffing levels by hiring, staffing, and training non-exempt field positions.
• Evaluate personnel issues in a timely, consistent manner in accordance with company standards.
• Collaborate with HR on all Human Resources issues.
• Mentor and develop direct employees in their roles.

10% Safety & Training

• Work with and develop Foremen and crew members for future leadership opportunities
• Adhere to and enforce all Barriere Construction Company’s safety policies and procedures.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education: 

• High School Diploma

Required Experience:

• Five (5) years Foreman experience or equivalent experience overseeing multiple crews on structural concrete construction projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Advanced:

--Written and oral communication skills

--Problem-analysis and problem-solving skills

--Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization

--Ability to work under pressure

--Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

--In-Depth understanding of local, state, and federal construction regulations

Proficient:

--Organizational & time management skills

--Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues.

Basic:

--Ability to operate a computer, iPad, and use computer software.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred education:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Preferred Experience:

• Seven (7) years of Foreman experience or equivalent experience overseeing multiple crews on structural concrete construction projects.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; fluency in Spanish is a plus

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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