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Balfour Beatty US

Superintendent

Balfour Beatty US, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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Base pay range $165,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Become Part of Our Team As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Description The Superintendent is the company representative who has the primary responsibility for all field operations, including the coordination of subcontractors’ work. Superintendent is responsible for all field activities associated with the project, including ultimate responsibility for implementation of Safety/Zero Harm program for the jobsite, supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self‑performed work. Shares responsibility with the project manager for developing the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentors assistant superintendents and other field personnel. 30 hours of OSHA training once every four years, or maintain STS certification.

Responsibilities

Helps the project manager review and update progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis

Actively participates in development and management of project’s general conditions, construction schedule, project planning/phasing, and buyout strategy during preconstruction services

Preconstruction Services

Participates in preconstruction planning, when possible, regarding the project schedule and reviews project estimates and cost control system at the beginning of the project

Communicates with subcontractors and employees (along with the project manager) a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety/loss prevention, sustainability program, quality control, and other performance standards. Ensures all employees have relevant safety/loss prevention training

Participates in making scopes for subcontracts and pre‑bid/post‑bid

Project Start-up and Scheduling

Thoroughly understands project specifications, the contract, and the contract’s general conditions, and confirms that all materials and subcontract work comply with contract documents and quality standards

Explores and advises the project team on appropriate changes in methods, materials schedules, and procedures. Ensures all materials are properly tested according to specifications and ensures that all test results are properly recorded

Project Administration, Operations and Close-out

Ensures that project site and company assets are secure. Communicates individual safety roles, responsibilities and expectations to our clients, Operations staff, subcontractors, vendors and the public that maintain a safe and respectful working environment

Manages and implements programs for safety, sustainability, Equal Employment Opportunity, risk management, training, and quality

Manages and documents employee and subcontractor problems or nonperformance (along with the project manager) through mentoring/training, disciplinary action, termination, back charges, or other appropriate measures

Reviews and approves all bills for materials and subcontractor requisitions. Confirms that extra charges from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable and work is correctly executed. Coordinates with project manager for approval on extra costs

Facilitates weekly project progress and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinates the upcoming week’s partners with Loss Prevention Professionals assigned to the project site. Attends all progress meetings with the owner/architect representatives

Keeps owners/architects informed of progress throughout the life of the project

Ensures that the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the owner

Promote Customer Relations

Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations

Makes presentations to proactively seek new business opportunities

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

Promotes the Creed. Communicates vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Talent Management

Builds and stretches people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable and motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback that help employees achieve career growth

Negotiates skillfully in tough situations with internal and external parties by winning concessions without damaging relationships and being direct and honest

Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements

Performs other related duties as needed

Education, Experience and Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred and 7+ years of experience. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity, the years of experience may vary

New hires are required to sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within the first six months of employment

Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication

Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project‑related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations

Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook)

Package

Employer Contributions to 401K Pension Plan [to 4% max]

Vacation/Sick pay in accordance with Company Policy

Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Balfour Beatty promotes a drug free workplace and utilizes the government’s E-Verify process.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Construction and Civil Engineering

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