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:
Position Summary:
The Superintendent is responsible for monitoring the overall construction work for all assigned projects. This includes updating project schedules, managing labor costs, and coordinating Subcontractor and Self Perform work.
Job Duties
Responsible for ensuring that a safe workplace remains the top priority by partnering with the Safety department, Safety committee, and Project Management to support policies, procedures and practices for establishing a safe workplace.
Control job progress by managing Subcontractors, solving problems and conflicts, using proper documentation, quality control and safety control techniques on the job.
Control project costs by weekly evaluation of labor, material, and equipment costs.
Oversee field productivity, cost control, quality control and scheduling to ensure accurate and updated construction schedules and budgets are being met.
Work with field and project management to address cost and schedule concerns.
Take an active part in job start / job close meetings.
Communicate regularly with Project Management to troubleshoot job challenges and update job status
Communicate and enforce company policies and procedures with field personnel and Subcontractors.
Provide Leadership through building cooperative relationships, acting systemically, being decisive and taking responsibility.
Display leadership by being a good role model and striving to promote a positive attitude at all times.
Always act in a professional manner
Other unlisted duties will be assigned
Job Requirements:
5-10 years of experience in water/wastewater, heavy civil or industrial projects preferred
Experience with piping and concrete
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail oriented
Willing to travel
Moderate to high level of proficiency operating Primavera 6 CPM scheduling software, Procore and/or Blue Beam is highly preferred
Moderate to high level of proficiency operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
Valid driver license for frequent travel
Be able to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Full understanding of construction math concepts
Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature. Some exposure to outdoors with changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, and wind. Ability to physically maneuver by foot minor obstacles at construction projects
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Inc., Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Webber complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company 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.
