Superintendent - Federal Contracting

Superintendent - Federal Contracting Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Safety management experience within construction industry Safety regulations Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

Provide field management execution for federal contracts. Ensure that project goals are accomplished safely within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Project pursuits and execution will be in the Mid-Atlantic region centered around the Tidewater area of Virginia and include MILCON and infrastructure, piers, dry docks, levees, or flood walls for USACE, NAVFAC, and other government agencies. The scope of this role may include leading field execution for a single project or a specific discipline/area on a mega project in the federal market segment, using varied contract procurement methodologies (Design-Bid-Build, ECI, Design-Build, MATOC, MACC, IDIQ, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule, plan and coordinate personnel, equipment and materials for self-perform portions of the work. Coordinate work activities of subcontractors and provide GC support as required by the subcontract to execute the work safely and effectively. Review line drawings from Field Engineer and implement line drawing into the field with the Foreman. Identify conflicts between elements of the work and crews and eliminate them. Orientate new trades for self-perform crews. Lead safety and productivity planning on designated work items with the crews. Coordinate layout needs. Coordinate dates with responsible Engineer on long lead and major materials needed. Review bulk material and trucking usage logs from the Field Engineer and implement course corrections to minimize waste and cost overruns. Assist Project Manager on cost projections for assigned work elements. Ensure that all self-perform work crews have a backup work plan in the event of a conflict between crews and/or Subcontractor. Assist the Field Engineer on managing Subs. Coordinate with the Materials Field Engineer on staging of all materials onsite. Develop an effective site logistics and laydown plan. Ensure Foreman and Field Engineer are keeping accurate and up to date as-builts weekly. Approve timecards for field crews and ensure accurate quantities are claimed daily. Ensure a thorough and accurate daily report is submitted daily inclusive of daily reports from all subordinate superintendents and assigned subcontractors. Build and maintain a culture of quality and safety where work is performed safely, accurately and according to the contract specifications with a goal of no rework.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Possess a 4-year Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management. 10+ years experience with extensive knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management as well as proven leadership in a self-performing general contractor role required. 5+ years of experience as Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to understand, interpret, and consistently apply safety laws, company policies/standards, and collective bargaining agreements. Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance. Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities. Must possess superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.). Ability to build trust and achieve results with clients and company team members. Ability to plan strategically over the entire span of a project and foresee and mitigate obstacles to performance.

Benefits:

Kokosing offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan. Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.