Assistant Superintendent

Job ID:  493145

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut.  As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you!  If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicant must be a team player willing to help find solutions, detail oriented, able to read and interpret construction plans & material specifications, able to work in a physical and fast-paced construction environment and comply with all Tilcon Connecticut safety requirements.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Duties for heavy civil infrastructure projects in the Norwalk area, acting as lead support to the project superintendent for the following:

• • Project Planning & Scheduling for all labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor requirements, with all project stakeholders.
  • Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations for construction projects in accordance with the Company’s OH&S management system
  • Project Financial Management, including the management and reporting of:
    • Cost controls
    • Key performance indicators
    • Payments for all project stakeholders
    • Change management.
    • Daily labor, equipment, material and subcontractor costing
    • Daily units of completion
    • Project Procurement Requirements
  • Manage project compliance to required quality standards.
  • Project communications
  • All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma is required.
• Civil Engineering Degree or Civil Engineering Technologist or Technician Diploma and related experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in Heavy Highway construction supervision.

Working Conditions

• Standard working week - 50 hours per week.
• Overtime and night shifts may be required based on operational requirements. 
• Reporting location - Working on a job site, from a construction site trailer
• Travel to/from/within jobsite(s) – compensation program for business travel
• Daily exposure to construction environment i.e. heavy equipment, oncoming traffic, inclement weather (heat, cold, rain etc.)
• Must pass drug screen and background check before being employed  .

Position Dimensions

• Valid full driver’s license
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals and objective.
• Focused on details, highly organized and works effectively with shifting priorities and rapid change.
• Effectively examines events, issues and problems to generate optimal solutions in a timely manner.
• Communicates with impact and creates an environment in which people communicate openly and honestly. 
• Fosters teamwork and cooperation with a strong ability to work with a highly functional team of experts.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office)  

Other Requirements

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and construction areas as outlined by OSHA, MSHA, and state agencies.  Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position:  Hardhat, safety glasses, face shield, reinforced toed shoes, hand protection, respirator, air monitor, reflective safety vest, and hearing protection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

                                Continuous         Frequently          Occasionally       Not Applicable

Bend                                                                                             X

Kneel                                                                                            X

Squat                                                                                            X

Climb                                                                                            X

Stand                                                            X

Walk                                                              X

Sit                                                                   X

Reach                                                            X

Drive                                                                                                    X

Fine Motor                                                                                          X

Repetitive Motion                                       X

Right                                                              X

Left                                                                 X

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires an employee to lift:

                Continuous         Frequently          Occasionally       Not Applicable

0-10 lbs.                                                  X

10-25 lbs.                                                                                    X

25-50 lbs.                                                                                    X

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near electrical components and controls, moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, snowy and icy conditions, heat, and cold.  The employee frequently works outside.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

                                Continuous         Frequently          Occasionally       Not Applicable

Hot Weather                                                                              X

Cold Weather                                                                             X

Wet Weather                                                                              X

Exposed to Noise                                                                       X

Exposed to High Heat                                                                X

Moving Equipment                                                                                                    X

Working with Others         X

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Internal applicants: Prior to applying for any internal position, it is a requirement that employees must first notify their manager.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Tilcon Connecticut Inc. is a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt and ready mix concrete products throughout the state of Connecticut. We also provide heavy and highway construction, site work, and paving services for state and local road, bridge, and highway projects.

Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is a great place to grow.  If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! 

Thank you for your interest in expanding your career with Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH Americas Materials.

CRH Americas Materials has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations.  We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas Materials family. CRH Americas Materials operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas Materials is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services with 1400 locations nationwide.  From coast to coast, CRH Americas Materials delivers quality, dependable results to customers ranging from federal agencies to small construction companies.  Our culture is special as well.  Our most valued asset is our people, and Talent Management is an ongoing process that helps us to identify, develop, and leverage more than 18,000 employees.  Whether we are safely paving miles of interstate, building two thousand-foot-long bridges or building roads in national parks, CRH Americas Materials continued investment in people, performance, and communities has positioned us as an industry leader. 

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 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!

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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