Construction Superintendent - New Britain, CT

 
 

Job ID:  496688

 

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 with experience in a supervisory or leadership background in construction, willing to help find solutions, detail-oriented, able to read and interpret material specifications, able to work in a physical and fast-paced manufacturing/construction environment, and comply with all Tilcon Connecticut safety requirements. 

 

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Job Duties for heavy civil infrastructure projects, acting as the project lead 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
    • Purchase orders
    • Forecasting
  • 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
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory position in construction.

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
• Strong 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