PIPE SUPERINTENDENT JOB DESCRIPTION
Division/Department: Construction
Reports to: General Superintendent
Job Code: Job Classification:
Exempt Updated: 01-10-2023
Brad Cole Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.
BASIC FUNCTION The Pipe Superintendent is a highly qualified position experienced in sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and reading plans, with responsibilities covering jobsite safety, project documentation, scheduling, and successful project completion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a list of primary tasks of the Pipe Superintendent. Some of these may be delegated to jobsite personnel; however, the Superintendent holds the ultimate responsibility:
• Supervises field labor in piping disciplines. Responsible for safety, quality, productivity and schedule adherence.
• Ensures effective liaison between office and field.
• Interfaces effectively with foreman, as well as project management to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence.
• Resolves employee conflicts and grievances, informing project and corporate management as appropriate.
• Assists in planning work schedule, determining field labor levels and tool/equipment requirements.
• Ensures that project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards.
• Leads with positive attitude toward policies pertaining to safety, and regularly works to foster a safe work environment.
• Responsible for all aspects of safety on the job site including but not limited to safety incidents, safety equipment, and safety precautions.
• Reviews, understands, and implements construction project documents such as contracts, plans, specifications, drawings, job layout, as-builts and quantity books sufficient to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Responsibility on the job site includes but not limited to; assisting in the determination of manpower and equipment needs, project scheduling, personnel hiring, equipment maintenance, tool and material requirements and managing subcontractors.
• Assists with time cards and record keeping – timely and accurately maintains and completes quantity records and time cards.
• Timely and accurately maintains and keeps current all construction documents (change orders, schedules, purchase orders, RFI’s, submittals, daily dairies and quantity books.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Senior Superintendent or other Operations Management (other duties as assigned.) • Drive a motor vehicle safely to visit job sites, attend meetings, travel as necessary, and otherwise perform the responsibilities of the position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• You are expected to lead with a positive attitude toward policies pertaining to safety, and regularly work to foster a safe work environment.
• You are responsible for all aspects of safety on the job site including but not limited to safety incidents, safety equipment, and safety precautions.
• You must review, understand, and implement construction project documents such as contracts, plans, specifications, drawings, job layout, as-builts and quantity books sufficient to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Your responsibility on the job site includes but is not limited to; assisting in the determination of manpower and equipment needs, project scheduling, personnel hiring, equipment maintenance, tool and material requirements and managing subcontractors.
• You will assist with time cards and record keeping – timely and accurately maintaining and completing quantity records and time cards.
• You are responsible for accurately maintaining and keeping current all construction documents as-builts, daily dairies and quantity books.
• You will perform other tasks assigned by the Project Manager or other Operations Management (other duties as assigned).
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Five years of construction supervisory experience preferred. Must have direct experience and knowledge of structural concrete, earthwork and underground utility installation.
• Must be able to read drawings, construction contracts, subcontracts and other construction documents, plans and specifications.
• Ability to initiate and maintain business relationships – including working effectively with owners, engineers, co-workers, subcontractors, suppliers, and the public.
• Must be able to travel to and live in remote construction project locations as may be required for whatever periods of time as are necessary to complete such projects.
• Must have proven leadership and motivational skills and can get the most out of your people.
ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
• Thorough knowledge of industry standard means and methods, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of field safety.
• Skill and knowledge in operating equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, motor graders, backhoes, etc. commonly used in dirt work.
• Ability to participate in and supervise workers operating light, heavy, and special motorized equipment.
• Ability to supervise construction projects from general plans and instructions given and to determine the proper amounts of labor, materials, tools, and equipment needed.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally with supervisor and crew.
• Flexibility: Ability to work in several diverse locations is pertinent, as work locations may change daily.
• Expected Hours: Hours will vary by job, location and season. Working a night shift may be required from time to time.
COMPETENCIES
• Organization: Utilizes strong organizational skills.
• Communication: Displays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and costs.
• Interpersonal Skills: Tactful and mature demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalities.
• Computer Skills
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to use keyboards accurately and have proficient use of PC and Microsoft Office Suite.
• You must become familiar with the, project management software used by the company.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The Superintendent, while performing the essential functions of this job, is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, lift above their head, and talk or hear.
• The Superintendent is occasionally required to kneel, crouch or stoop, climb ladders, bend at the waist, squat, and crawl in tight or confined spaces to perform the essential functions.
• The Superintendent will occasionally lift, move or push up to 75 pounds.
• Ascending and descending ladders or stairs is required, and movement on uneven terrain is frequently required to carry out essential duties.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
