Ferreira Construction is a 400 million+ a year privately held first-rate heavy civil construction company. Since 1988, Ferreira has enjoyed steady growth throughout its history. We specialize in: Underground Utilities (Gas, Water, Sewer, Fiber Optic, Electrical), Foundations, Bridges, Highways, Airports, Sitework; Power/Utility: Substations, Power Plants, Transmission & Distribution, Sitework; Emergency Management: Reconstruction, 24-Hour Storm Response, Storm Hardening, Shoreline Restoration/Stabilization, Debris Removal; Solar Installation and Construction Management.

We are dedicated to constructing quality infrastructure through innovation and sustainability, never compromising our integrity-the foundation of our success for more than two decades. Ferreira is a nationally recognized company with headquarters in New Jersey and regional offices in New York, Florida, California and Rhode Island.

We are looking to add a traveling superintendent to our team. Travel will be in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions.

The Superintendent oversees and is responsible for all field operations on a project to ensure that self-performed and subcontracted trade work is in compliance with contract documents and the project schedule. Superintendents also implement and enforce safety and quality control policies among employees and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the timely and cost-effective installation of the contracted work of project or projects depending on size, scale and complexity.
• Develop a plan for sequence of work. Develop project schedule. Plan and organize project work to assure all work is in place in accordance with contract documents.
• Have working knowledge of owner contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Coordinate and schedule delivery dates for all critical path material and equipment. Know submittal schedule.
• Update project schedule monthly and in accordance with contract documents.
• Control field work cost. Supervise field work force to assure all work is put in place in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Schedule and monitor field productivity.
• Have good working knowledge of heavy equipment.
• Implement safety program. Conduct regular safety inspections to assure all working conditions and work habits are in compliance with company, contract and government standards. Take remedial action when required.
• Prepare and submit Daily reports.
• Implement the company’s safety policies and procedures and corporate QC policies and programs.
• Assist in resolution of scope conflicts.
• Oversee State Specific Erosion and Sediment Control Activities (SWPPP).
• Assure punch list is completed in a timely manner.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience with a site/civil contractor or equivalent industry experience.
• In depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, manpower.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field operations.
• Working knowledge of Trimble GPS systems
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations (i.e., OSHA)