Zone Superintendent - Infrastructure Management

Position Summary

Responsible for managing the day to day field operations to ensure the standards of the contract are met in a cost effective, safe and efficient manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures completion of condition assessment of pavements, signs, guardrails, bridges, vegetation, tunnels, and other contract requirements.
• Determines best approach (self-performance or subcontract) for bringing assets into contract compliance considering cost, timeliness, and efficiency. Sources and qualifies new subcontractors.
• Monitors operational, safety and financial performance, conducts operational and financial analysis, and prepares performance information and recommendations for incorporation into the periodic reports to management.
• Serves as Leader and technical advisor to work crews.
• Leads daily safety briefings and inspects crews PPE, Trucks and equipment before operations
• Reports to and works with Project Superintendent to schedule work to be performed.
• Inspects in-process and completed work to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Acts as a communication link between the Project Superintendent and operations personnel.
• Ensures direct reports are actively engaging in safe, productive operations according to the schedule. Coach direct reports on productive operational techniques.
• Assist Project Super with inspecting and controlling fleet (maintenance, fuel cards, etc.). Manage, monitor, and control project assets and materials.
• Responsible for proper work reporting, timesheets, budgeting, and other systems. Prepares reports and correspondence as necessary. Ensures data in the MMIS is accurate.
• Safety comes first! Required to complete work in a safe, efficient and accurate manner.
• Other duties (not listed) may be assigned to this job at any time.

Quality System Responsibilities:

• Assists the Project Super in the development of work plan procedures;
• Provides coordination of technical guidance on regulatory and code compliance to QC/Inspection personnel based in incumbent's area of expertise
• Reviews and approves Material Requisitions (MR) and Purchase Orders (PO) for materials and equipment, when applicable
• Reviews Subcontractor's inspection program and inspection reports, as applicable

Safety Responsibilities:

• Seeks to continually improve workplace safety by attending and conducting workplace inspections, toolbox talks, hazard assessments etc.
• Stops unsafe work practices and works with site staff to eliminate/ mitigate hazards before continuing.

• Coordinates safety committee meetings and activities including schedule, agenda, minutes, investigations etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The Zone Superintendent shares overall responsibility for operations and maintenance of the project. Verifies work, interprets the contract, and gives direction on schedules and subcontractor work. The Zone Superintendent works in collaboration with the Project Superintendent to coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of a services plan consistent with the identified needs of the client and the contract.

• The Zone Superintendent is expected to have 2-3 years of skilled trade/ engineering experience including knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and specifications.
• Within the first three months have a good working knowledge of the contract and Programs needed to Drive the Project (MRP).
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations.
• Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment.
• Ability to provide technical supervision and leadership to other staff.
• Read and interpret roadway, bridge, and structure plans and contract specifications
• Maintain detailed records;
• Communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Be an ambassador in implementing policies and procedures.
• Ability to obtain Advanced DOT (or MOT if in Canada) Certification
• Operation of heavy equipment as needed

Education and Experience

• 2-3 years skilled trade/engineering experience
• Valid Driver's license with good driving record (Required)

Work Conditions/ Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally stand and/or walk for short periods of time. Use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Office and Field Environment in heat and cold
• Minimal travel required
• 24/7 Operations-Occasional holidays, nights, weekends are required