Construction Site Superintendent

Sapper Construction, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB), was started by Travis Sondgeroth and Tom Rogge in 2008 in order to provide owners, owners representatives and large general contractors with a SDVOB contractor that performs quality work safely and efficiently. Sapper Construction specializes in a variety of construction disciplines. Sapper Construction has been awarded projects ranging in size from $20,000 up to $5,300,000.

Sapper Construction has added a general contracting division to the company and is actively pursuing work within the continental United States specifically targeting commercial contracting opportunities up to $20 million in size.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a hands-on Super to get in the trenches and lead crews on underground utility projects. The project Manager superintendent is responsible for managing employees, equipment, subcontractors, and materials. You will work with and direct team leaders and together with Estimators and Project Managers plans and manages the construction of the entire project. All activities of a Superintendent follow company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Superintendents provide leadership and management to team leaders and their crews focusing on safe, profitable, productive and quality work every day.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, diagram and lay-out work. Ensure project specific needs are acquired prior to work starting.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedules as they relate to that portion of the work assigned. Review with crews throughout the project to ensure proper execution.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify 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.
• Identify safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project.
• Plan and coordinate purchasing of materials needed to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available.
• 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 crew.
• 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.
• Perform other job specific duties as requested by owners

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Educational and experience requirements include:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Combination of technical training and/or experience
• Required minimum of 15-20 years supervisory experience in similar construction technology, methods, equipment, tools and work procedures
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise groups essential.
• Experience with heavy highway and civil projects.
• Experience with the Corps of Engineers.
• Must have completed QC/QM training.
• Must have a current valid driver s license.

SAPPER Construction offers a competitive salary and generous benefits which include the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays (6)
• Vacation Time
• Matching 401k

SAPPER Real Estate Development and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.