Travel Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction

JOIN OUR TEAM WHERE YOU WILL ---

• Oversee and Manage field crews to construct, alter repair, maintain, and follow project plan for associated structures and components on railroad and civil construction projects.
• Plan and schedule all project requirements to control labor, equipment, and material cost to timely complete assigned project within established budget.

WHO ARE WE -----

For more than 70+ years, Polivka International, a family-owned company, has served the railroad and public civil construction industry. We take pride in providing custom solutions to meet our clients’ needs. Through front-end planning and creative problem solving, Polivka International is the company that transforms ideas into reality.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Manage and direct all employees within each project regarding required work assignments, respond to employee matters, ensure proper training is conducted, and communicate expectations.
• Pre-plan work activities to develop best means and methods that include appropriate safety action plans. Bring forth a safety-first approach to ensure appropriate practices are in place.
• Collaborating and communicating with managers, supervisors, team members and customers with a positive, constructive approach that addresses concerns, resolves problems, and is proactive, not reactive.
• Lead by example, have a professional demeanor and create a positive work environment with a focus on relationship building to create trust and respect among all.

DAILY OVERSIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partnering with the General Superintendent and the Project Managers to maintain daily/weekly schedules, provide effective production management and reporting, and communicate changes/updates to existing construction operational plan.
• Continually review with the General Superintendent and Project Managers all contracts, project documentation and plans to ensure that the work being completed is in alignment with the most recent specifications.
• Conduct daily team meetings discussing daily work assignments, review safe practices/procedures, and communicate changes/information that is vital to the team’s success. 
• Continually work with team to build a cohesive, strong Foreman and Field crew that understands production requirements, fulfills responsibilities of his/her role and train/develop each to achieve results. 
• Ensure regular checks on work progress confirming that it conforms to plans and specifications. Ability to engage in discussion of plans and specifications as well as survey and field layout.
• Oversee and continually review field operations resources (employees/equipment/supplies) to meet deadlines, budgets, schedules, and operational requirements. At times, may need to assist in actual labor or operation of equipment to meet project requirements and maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment to anticipate needs prior and during project work and engage in interview, selection and training of employees.
• Work with subcontractors to communicate issues/concerns within the project management as well as represent the company to communicate with client when appropriate.
• Supervise and schedule grading, drainage, paving structures, and other required construction with the crews and subcontractors on a daily basis.
• Train new employees and develop/mentor/coach all employees to afford opportunities for other available positions.
• Responsible for assigning, maintaining, and accounting for all assigned resources that include but are not limited to radios, equipment, PPE, and other required inventory. Must incorporate practices that secure PIC property and items are used at optimum efficiency for safety and security of all.
• Participate in weekly calls with the team to provide updates, challenges, solutions and other details.
• Commitment to Company Values for self and field crews to support commitment made.
• Ability to travel 75%-100% of time required.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Degree in Construction Management or related field required or equivalent experience and knowledge.
• Minimum of five (5) years of railroad and/or heavy-civil construction experience.
• Experienced with grader, bulldozer, excavator, and other equipment used to manage and assign appropriate operators to equipment and address operational questions/concerns relative to the equipment. Must also be willing to work with the crew to meet deadlines (i.e., run equipment).
• Specialized knowledge in civil and/or railroad construction, maintenance, repair, and operations techniques related to railway systems.
• Knowledge of activities involved in field operations that include budget management, field leadership, understanding resource planning and reading/interpreting changes to project plan. Must be able to read blueprints.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external customers reflecting exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, make decisions, and support management, employees and company in a positive way.
• Must be able to work under pressure, adapt to a constant changing environment, and be flexible.
• Perform all supervisory duties assigned.
• Excellent team building skills.
• Must be able to travel 75-100% of the time.
• Intermediate computer skills that include MS Outlook Email, specialized software (ProCore) navigation, and use of tablets.

Safety Responsibilities :

• Partner with the Director of Safety to create daily safety awareness and understanding of necessary measures that must be adhered to emphasizing safety protocols are extremely important to follow.
• Follow all safety training and procedures displaying clear understanding through demonstration of safe work practices.
• Refer to and comply with instructions, requests, orders, and information posted within bulletins, memorandums, rules, and regulatory guidance/manuals.
• Must be able to complete and pass requirements for background check and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain eRailSafe badge approval for working on railroad projects along with other associated training.