Superintendent - Federal Contracting

• Project pursuits and execution will be in the Mid-Atlantic region centered around the Tidewater area of Virginia and include MILCON and infrastructure, piers, dry docks, levees, or flood walls for USACE, NAVFAC, and other government agencies.
• The scope of this role may include leading field execution for a single project or a specific discipline/area on a mega project in the federal market segment, using varied contract procurement methodologies (Design-Bid-Build, ECI, Design-Build, MATOC, MACC, IDIQ, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule, plan and coordinate personnel, equipment and materials for self-perform portions of the work.
• Coordinate work activities of subcontractors and provide GC support as required by the subcontract to execute the work safely and effectively.
• Review line drawings from Field Engineer and implement line drawing into the field with the Foreman.
• Identify conflicts between elements of the work and crews and eliminate them.
• Orientate new trades for self-perform crews.
• Lead safety and productivity planning on designated work items with the crews.
• Coordinate layout needs.
• Coordinate dates with responsible Engineer on long lead and major materials needed.
• Review bulk material and trucking usage logs from the Field Engineer and implement course corrections to minimize waste and cost overruns.
• Assist Project Manager on cost projections for assigned work elements.
• Ensure that all self-perform work crews have a backup work plan in the event of a conflict between crews and/or Subcontractor.
• Assist the Field Engineer on managing Subs.
• Coordinate with the Materials Field Engineer on staging of all materials onsite. Develop an effective site logistics and laydown plan.
• Ensure Foreman and Field Engineer are keeping accurate and up to date as-builts weekly.
• Approve timecards for field crews and ensure accurate quantities are claimed daily.
• Ensure a thorough and accurate daily report is submitted daily inclusive of daily reports from all subordinate superintendents and assigned subcontractors.
• Build and maintain a culture of quality and safety where work is performed safely, accurately and according to the contract specifications with a goal of no rework.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Possess a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• 10+ years experience with extensive knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management as well as proven leadership in a self-performing general contractor role required.
• 5+ years of experience as Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to understand, interpret, and consistently apply safety laws, company policies/standards, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
• Must possess superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.).
• Ability to build trust and achieve results with clients and company team members.
• Ability to plan strategically over the entire span of a project and foresee and mitigate obstacles to performance.

Benefits:

Kokosing offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.