Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Railroad Construction Superintendent

Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team! Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for accelerated advancement. Are you new to the industry? No worries. We provide position-specific training for all field and office work. We believe that having happy and healthy employees is key to our success, and we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to help our team manage their physical and financial wellness. If you're looking to grow in a hands-on and collaborative environment with one of the most experienced and fastest growing companies in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Start your adventure building America’s infrastructure today!

The Superintendent leads a dynamic team of employees in a fast-growing, fast-paced work environment. This position ensures projects are delivered successfully and on time, collaborates with engineers and subcontractors to determine projects needs, and oversees staff performance. The Superintendent follows quality standards and ensures the safety and security of the construction site. This role must be available to work full-time (40 hrs/week) subject to overtime, on call (24/7), alternating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay is negotiable. 

What You'll Do:

• Lead safety and quality control policies among employees and subcontractors to ensure the project runs smoothly and on schedule
• Plan construction processes and set performance goals and deadlines
• Maintain a daily diary of all activities and site conditions and manage the punch list and closeout process for the job
• Supervise staff and provide constructive feedback
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Plan inspections and obtain construction permits from local authorities
• Order the appropriate equipment and arrange for regular maintenance
• Keep track of material stock and orders
• Ensure the job site is safe, clean, and orderly and resolve on-site issues and emergencies
• Follow company and federal rules, policies, and procedures – wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• PTO and Holidays
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K

What We Need from You:

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 or more years experience in track inspection and maintenance
• Previous experience as a foreman or superintendent in railroad construction industry
• Willing to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and random drug tests
• Must pass all required assessments/trainings
• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites and an in-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Must have a great attitude, the ability to motivate team members on site, and strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Accountability and integrity are essential as the decisions made in the role affect countless others
• Willing to work in all weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
• Recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards
• Willing and able to travel to various job sites, including those that require overnight stay and short notice mobilization
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, crawl, and crouch; climb stairs and/or ladders; use hands to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For subcontractor, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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