Assistant Superintendent

Job Summary

Barrett Paving Materials is currently looking for an Assistant Superintendent for our Norwood, NY operations.  

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Work with superintendents and project managers to ensure that assigned projects remain on time and on budget
• Assist with organizing and coordinating daily activities of assigned crew and equipment pertaining to scope of work, including delegation of tasks, and holding individuals accountable
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications
• Understand, interpret, and follow surveying markers and plans including slope stakes, control points, lines, grades, etc.
• Direct equipment operators to facilitate alignment and movement of materials
• Assist with coordination of supply of materials for assigned projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials to worksite
• Assist with employee training, mentoring, and development, and addressing performance concerns as needed
• Engage in open communication with project and operations managers; report any issues which could affect project plan, schedule or budget
• Perform administrative tasks, including but not limited to e-mail correspondence, timecard entry, handling documents and electronic files, etc.
• Attend internal and external pre-construction meetings and project site meetings as required
• Operate heavy equipment required for project completion; operate company vehicles to move people and equipment between job locations and company facilities
• Perform skilled work related to specialty area(s) of assigned position, including but not limited to: grading/site preparation, paving, etc.
• Ensure equipment maintenance inspections are completed to maintain equipment in safe operating condition
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance on equipment; refer major problems to the shop
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Skills

• 3 to 5 years of experience in road, bridge, concrete construction, asphalt paving, or related area preferred
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a supervisory role preferred
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry requirements
• Experience with project estimation and cost analysis a plus
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety regulations, project plans, and related materials
• Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Experience working under pressure of deadlines
• Computer and/or mobile device experience, including use of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Android and iOS applications; ability to learn new programs related to role
• Ability to plan and organize and direct the work of others
• Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the organization, clients, vendors, and other representatives

Compensation: $76,600 - $77,500

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Degree in construction management, civil engineering, business, related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Valid Drivers’ License and ability to maintain a clean driving history; Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) a plus