at Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co. Inc in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Founded in 1898, Dondlinger Construction Company is a fourth-generation, employee-owned general contractor with more than 125 years of experience building the Midwest's infrastructure and communities. With offices in Wichita and Kansas City, Dondlinger provides commercial construction, bridge/heavy highway, underground utility, and earthwork services throughout Kansas. Dondlinger Construction is an EEO Employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Job Title: Job-site Superintendent - Civil Division
Job Summary: This position is responsible for managing field operations for self-performed, large-scale civil construction projects, including heavy highway, bridge, underground utility, earthwork, and other infrastructure projects.
Job Responsibilities:
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Work alongside the Project Manager to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
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Manage and assist with self-performed and subcontracted scopes of work.
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Coordinate and supervise field crews, subcontractors, equipment, and daily construction activities.
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Maintain an organized, productive, and safe working environment.
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Provide status reports regarding production, anticipated challenges, labor needs, and project progress.
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Conduct scheduled subcontractor meetings, safety briefings, and daily coordination meetings.
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Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations across all phases of the project.
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Monitor project quality to ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and company standards.
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Resolve project-related issues promptly to minimize impacts to project schedules and budgets.
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Coordinate inspections with owners, engineers, and regulatory agencies as required.
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Other miscellaneous duties as directed by the Civil General Superintendent.
Required Qualifications:
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5+ years of experience managing large-scale civil construction projects as a general contractor.
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Proven experience supervising self-perform crews, skilled trades, and subcontractors.
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Strong working knowledge of civil construction means and methods, including earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, grading, paving, bridge, or heavy highway construction.
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Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and project schedules while providing clear direction to field personnel.
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Must have knowledge of and strict adherence to OSHA Construction Standards.
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Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, owners, and public agencies.
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Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Must stay current on emerging industry trends, equipment, and construction technologies while pursuing continuous education.
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Must operate in a character consistent with company values (Skill, Integrity, and Responsibility) in the best interest of our clients.
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Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
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Ability to work flexible hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, or a related field is preferred but not required.
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Experience with GPS machine control, total stations, or other construction layout technology.
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OSHA 30 certification.
