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We care about our employees by providing an exceptional benefits package. We also work to further our employees’ careers by doing our best to promote within the company. If you care about job performance , work well with others, can be accountable, have a positive attitude, can follow company / safety guidelines, are dependable , punctual , respond positively to supervision, you will be a great fit for our company!

Operating since 1983, the Smith-Rowe Team has grown and developed into a formidable construction company. Our organization employs teams with capabilities in structures, grading, utilities, storm drain, retaining walls, sound walls, signage, demolition, crushing, logging, clearing and grubbing and marine construction.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance

• Health Reimbursement Account

• Telemedicine

• Paid Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

• Sign On/Referral Bonuses

Position Overview: The position of Utilities Superintendent position is a full time positon and has the direct responsibility for personnel, equipment, scheduling, safety and quality of assignments. The Superintendent will supervise multiple crews, and occasionally subcontractors on the installation and construction of water and sewer projects. This position requires a degree of experience to ensure that projects are completed on-time and within the estimated budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedules as they relate to the work assigned. Review with crews throughout the project to ensure proper execution. Ensure project specific needs are acquired prior to work starting.

•Plan and coordinate delivery of materials needed to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available.

•Examine/inspect field conditions and identify conditions, problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.

•Inspect work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and take any corrective action needed.

•Track and capture quantities completed on the project and review for accuracy.

•Monitor quality of work and assure that correct construction procedures are followed and that work is in compliance with the plans and specifications

•Monitor productivity rates and review with crews.

•Manage crew to ensure productivity requirements are maintained or exceeded.

•Have a working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit man hour performance.

•Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards to prevent re-work

•Trains, develops, and monitors the safety practices (including PPE) of employees through regularly scheduled safety meetings, one on one development, reminders and disciplinary action, if necessary

•Identify safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.

•Follows all company policies

•Ensures compliance of production staff with all company policies and procedures, OSHA, EPA, and NCDOT guidelines

•Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

•Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

•Enforces all client required safety policies and procedures

•Attends meetings as required

•Performs other duties as assigned

•Maintains good relations with general public, engineers, architects, inspectors and customers to facilitate job progress and promote a positive company image

Education and/or Experience:

•High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

•Seven (7) to Ten (10) years of related experience preferred.

•Combinations of work experience and education may be considered

•Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise groups

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

•OSHA 10 or 30 hour

•Trenching safety and confined space certification

•First Aid/CPR training

•Current North Carolina Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

•Able to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos.

•Able to read plans, stakes, and interpret grade.

•Able to write simple correspondence.

•Able to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees.

•Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

•Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

•Ability to deal with problems/issues involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

•Knowledge of various types of heavy machinery and maintenance required.

•Basic computer skills.

•Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

•Able to multi task simultaneously

•Able to communicate to crew members in a professional and effective manner.

•Able to provide effective feedback to team members.

•Team Oriented

•Safety Oriented

•Customer Oriented

Physical Demands

•Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature. Includes standing, sitting stooping, bending and crouching for extended periods of time.

•Able to walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.

•Capable of lifting up to 70 pounds.

•Visual accuracy under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions in order to provide safe directions for operators of heavy equipment and other employees.

•Able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment, and in and out of excavations, up to 20 feet in height.

•Able to work overtime and weekends, if necessary.

•Able to travel when required.

Environment Working Conditions

•Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (i.e., rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)

•Noise level in the work environment is loud.

•Exposure to dust, grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, concrete, and other environmental factors of a construction job site.

•Work is performed near heavy equipment, moving machinery, and uneven surfaces.

NOTE: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities