Job ID: 475414

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.

Position Summary

The Superintendent manages the activities of the workforce, materials, trucking, and equipment and tracks daily/weekly progress for multiple mid-sized projects

Duties and Responsibilities

40% Management

• Work with Foremen and General Superintendent to ensure daily and weekly plans are met and daily timesheets are accurately completed and submitted.
• Work with Equipment/Logistics Department daily to ensure jobs are resourced properly; monitor Fleetwatcher and GPS daily
• Assign personnel to projects and communicate expectations, goals, and management aspects of the project
• Assist Foremen in preparing progress schedules; visit job sites for quality review
• Participate in weekly toolbox talks, staff meetings, and all safety programs; ensure Foremen follow the safety plan
• Assist Estimator/Project Manager in the pre-bid process; participate in pre-construction planning, ensure resources are available
• Assist the project team in delivering safe, quality, on-time, and profitable project’s to stakeholders

30% Operations

• Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers.
• Hire additional subcontractors and assign work accordingly.
• Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations and report to management as necessary.

• Participate in a weekly group staff meeting
• Assist the project management team in navigating through conflict management with stakeholders

10% Human Resources

• Maintain proper staffing levels by hiring, staffing, and training non-exempt field positions.
• Evaluate personnel issues in a timely, consistent manner per company standards.
• Collaborate with HR on all Human Resources issues.
• Mentor and develop direct employees in their roles.

10% Safety & Training

• Work with and develop Foremen and crew members for future leadership opportunities
• Adhere to and enforce all Barriere Construction Company’s safety policies and procedures.

• 5% Business relations

• Collaborate with clients, inspectors, project managers, and other construction management to determine budgets and timelines.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimal Requirements:

• Associates Degree
• Five (5) years Foreman experience or equivalent experience overseeing multiple crews on heavy civil construction projects.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelors in Construction Management or related field
• Seven (7) years Foreman experience or equivalent experience overseeing multiple crews on heavy civil construction projects.

Physical and Mental Demands

The following applies to all full-time positions within Barriere Construction Company A CRH Company.

• Ability to work more than 40 hours a week, which may include nights and weekends
• Ability to view a computer screen for long periods
• Ability to function in a high-pressure, stressful environment and meet stringent deadlines
• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment
• Ability to travel as required and work at different locations as required
• Ability to read, write and speak English at a level equal to or greater than the national standards.

What CRH Offers You

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  Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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