Superintendent

Griffith Company • Full-time • Los Angeles, CA • $130k - $200k / year • 1d ago

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a nearly 125 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for an experienced superintendent for our Alternative Delivery team's $150M Vermont Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor project for Los Angeles Metro. Competitive candidates will have at least 5 years of experience running heavy civil jobs. The person in this position will manage, schedule, and coordinate all company on-site activities, subcontractors and suppliers.

Essential Functions

Construct the project on time within budget.
Review and approve construction methods and sequence of operations.
Coordinate manpower and equipment utilization.
Assist project manager in conducting effective pre-construction/pre-planning meetings.
Understand the contractual scope of the work. Familiarity with plans and specifications.
Direct and supervise foreman.
Coordinate with Project Manager/Project Engineer/Estimator.
Supervise and update the project schedule.
Interact with the Owner's representatives, including attending weekly owner meetings.
Coordinate subcontractor and district/division work. Understand inclusions and exclusions.
Monitor job site safety compliance.
Maintain union relations.
Ensure timely project close out and punch list finalization.
Review job costs and budget controls with project manager/foreman.
Monitor processing of timesheet and extra work efficiency.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill And Ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

Must utilize effective management techniques to maximize project performance.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and standards, and their impact on project activities is vital.
Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Competencies

Effective communication
Leadership, coaching, and employee development
Adaptability/change management
Conflict resolution/problem solving
Decisiveness
Time management/multitasking
Detail oriented
Stress management
Performance management
Interpersonal awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience.

Experience

5+ years’ experience with extensive knowledge of construction techniques.
Several years of experience running heavy civil jobs.

Physical Demands

Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions
Noise level may be moderate to loud on project sites
Use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
Frequently required to stand and walk
Regularly lifts and moves up to 25lbs
Typing and visual use of computer or other devices
Ability to talk and hear
Travel to job sites and other locations

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Annual Salary Range: $130,000 - $200,000 (depending on level of experience and qualifications).

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net.

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms (please read completely)
Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our industry and academic partners. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a recruiting/placement fee for any candidate hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

We will only accept resumes from staffing agencies/recruiting firms who meet the following criteria:
1) Have a valid fully-executed written contract with Griffith Company for service (signed only by our CEO, President, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director). No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
2) Responding to a written request from a member of our Human Resources team to work on filling a specific job opening - we will not accept any unrelated resumes.

In the cases of staffing agencies/recruiting firms that meet the above criteria: we will not consider a presentation of a candidate to us as accepted unless a member of our Human Resources team expresses in writing to your firm/agency an interest in engaging with a candidate that is being presented. The act of a firm/agency simply sharing a candidate resume or profile with a hiring manager or any other Griffith Company employee by email, text or any other communication method will not suffice as Griffith Company's acceptance of a candidate.

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