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Veit & Co Inc Traveling Superintendent (Earthwork) in Rogers, Minnesota

Job Description: The Superintendent manages the daily site activities for Earthwork projects by ensuring the project is constructed in accordance with safety, design, budget, and schedule. The Superintendent directly manages the lead personnel and staff on each project site. Job sites are located mainly in the Upper Midwest. Must be willing to travel. A Day in the Life at Veit Daily communication with General Superintendents regardingjob specific needs including workforce and equipment requirements.Daily contact with job site crews toensure project time schedule and workforce needs are being met. Schedules subcontractors to complete work asneeded. Monitors subcontractor work to ensure work is complete per subcontractor agreement. Maintains safe working environment byidentifying workplace hazards and taking corrective action when necessary. Conducts daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings,daily stretching, and weekly Tool Box topics. Provides timely and accurate documentationfor reporting safety issues, equipment damage and workplace injuries, accordingto Veit policies and procedures. Regular participation in training for construction methods and safety. Supports training opportunities for staff. Ensures employees have up-to-date information on safety procedures andpolicies. Complete daily record keeping including dailylogs, equipment schedules, material schedules, and timecards. Manages field personnel in fair and equitablemanner in accordance with Veit policies, procedures, as well as compliance with local and federal laws. Addresses staff performance issues as they occur. Participatesin pre-construction meetings to discuss project start up and project planning. Prepares and participates in regular job sitemeetings throughout the project lifecycle. Ensures all work followsspecified quality standards. Inspects field work for quality compliance,materials for quality compliance and review assembly of manufacturer'sliterature and drawings before work begins. Responds to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatoryagencies, or members of the business community. What You'll Need Two to five years of related experience; or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience. OSHA 10 hour (preferred but not required), OSHA 30-hour, HAZWOPER certificate, Excavating Safety Training, Blueprint Training, CPR, First Aid. Abilityto read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, construction plans, construction specifications, and legal documents. Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, iPad and iPhone. Ability to communicate and schedule project needs appropriately. Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written with employees, clients, and other business associates. Must clearly communicate directions andinformation. Must possess the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatoryagencies, or members of the business community. Must havegood interpersonal skill and be able to speak effectively before groups as well as individuals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such asfractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical field quantity situations. Abilityto define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions inmathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concretevariables. Must possess the ability to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility. . Who You'll Oversee The Superintendent directly manages the lead personnel and staff on each project site. Other Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Must possess valid driver's license and the ability to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Position requires 8 to 12-hour workdays and occasional weekends, as needed. Must be over the age of 18. Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required. Majority traveling in the Upper Midwest. hysical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain. Who Are We? Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day. Never settle, dig deeper Our Core Values Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making. Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it. Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging. Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty. Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable. VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING M/F/VET/DISABILITY

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