Project Superintendent

Location: South Bay, FL

Position Summary

Responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and supervising of craft employees; material coordination; upholding and enforcing safety and policies and procedures.  Responsible for the coordination and support of the subcontractor’s field operations.

Forgen Overview

Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and plan the day-to-day field activities.
• Supervise work performance and productivity of craft employees and subcontractors to ensure project rules, procedures, specifications, safety requirements, etc. are followed.
• Assist with selection and hiring of project craft personnel.
• Maintain daily reports such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence. Ensure that all daily field tracking reports are accurate.
• Assist in planning work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, equipment requirements, etc. at least two weeks in advance.
• Ability to review and use project schedules to plan and direct field activities.
• Ability to recognize potential changes in scope or conditions.
• Enforce and adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Promote and support a positive Incident and Injury Free Safety Performance.
• Enforce and report all possible or perceived violations of local, state, or federal regulations or permits.
• Responsible for the safe and profitable operation, maintenance, and reporting of all assigned project equipment.
• Assist in training and mentoring project personnel to enhance the company and client goals.
• Recognize and assist in all company’s bidding opportunities to include sites visits, proposal writing, estimating, and scheduling.
• Perform additional assignments as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Ten plus years in Environmental Remediation, Heavy Civil, Deep Foundations, and/or Geotechnical field. Deep Foundations is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive on behalf of company business.

Preferred Qualifications

• The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
  • 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
  • Competent Person Safety Training
  • 8-Hour Supervisory Training
  • 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
  • First Aid and CPR

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes and standards, and an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units.
• Ability to communicate with and lead a team composed of different crafts and subcontractors.
• Ability to confront difficult situations and manage them to a successful conclusion.
• Thorough knowledge of construction, construction equipment and project quality control. Ability to train craft labor in the use of construction equipment.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Suites.
• Above average oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, along with use of independent judgement and creativity applied to resolution of issues.
• Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and advise project leadership on complex issues.
• Good problem-solving skills/decision-making skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This office and field hybrid role requires frequent computer use and effective communication. Site work may involve extended periods of standing or walking and required PPE, with potential exposure to heavy equipment, chemicals, dust, fumes, uneven terrain, and extreme weather.

This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.

Perks and Benefits

Forgen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, bonuses, paid time off, and more. We support a flexible work model for most non-craft positions and provide additional perks like education assistance, wellness programs, and employee awards.