Webber - Superintendent - Heavy Civil in , us

About us

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in‑house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best‑in‑class technology and vast resources.

Job Description

Objective

Oversee duties involving heavy highway construction activities including structures, earthwork, concrete and utilities. Manage skilled craftsmen on challenging construction projects. Work closely with project management while championing safety, fiscal responsibility, productivity, and quality.

Deliverables

Ensure a safe working environment and uphold a rich safety culture by implementing Webber's high safety standards. Support Webber's goal of having Zero Recordable Safety incidents. Manage and execute winning projects. Successfully manage new construction, maintenance and repair of structures by completing projects on time and under budget. Structures include bridges, retaining walls, overhangs, columns and other heavy highway and infrastructure projects. Provide expert insight and solutions to unique problems and challenges related to construction activities and cost control.

Regular Job Duties

Monitor the schedule by regularly reviewing milestones and providing consistent solutions to a wide variety of challenges and multiple, simultaneous projects. Communicate and collaborate with management for schedule changes. Provide oversight to the work planning process including upcoming machinery needs, personnel requirements, road closures and work in progress updates. Review work schedules, provide solutions for potential time delays and implement strategies to meet milestones on time. Monitor work production and budget continuously while providing solutions to keep costs down and construction activities moving in the right direction. Work with an experienced team to share solutions, express concerns, monitor resources and achieve goals. Interact with outside consultants, customers and subcontractors by sharing new and relevant information in an effective, professional manner. Enforce company standards related to work ethics, safety, quality and other company policies within the work group. Supervise, manage and direct the hiring, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of personnel. Understand and ensure that contractual requirements including local, state and federal regulations are followed. Monitor and communicate equipment utilization and upcoming needs. Order material and tools as needed. Provide insight to Project Managers for schedule changes and resource allocation. Plan and organize crew member activities. Be a respected leader – gain the respect of others by being fair, honest, reliable and hard working. Read and understand prints and project documents related to the construction of heavy highway and civil structures. Other unlisted duties will be assigned.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of heavy highway and civil construction as a superintendent.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications using proper grammar and spelling.
• Preference for bilingual English and Spanish speakers.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate via e‑mail, presentations and reports.
• Moderate level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and internet search engines.
• Mathematical proficiency in basic accounting, geometry, algebra and mathematics.
• Ability to move throughout a construction job site, including climbing ladders, operating a truck, lifting up to 50 pounds and working outdoors with changing weather conditions.

Webber and its companies (e.g., Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC) provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any status protected by law. Webber complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location it operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Statements herein describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.