Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

Kokosing Construction Superintendent (Heavy Highway) in Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Reference #: R-100142 Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description: Summary: Supervise the skilled trades crews and manage onsite construction activitiesfor large, extensive Heavy Highway/roadway/Bridgeprojects. Collaborating with the Operations Manager, Project Manager, and Project Engineers, this role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Project, focusing on Safety, Production, and Profitability. Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, include: planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities may include assisting with interviewing and training employees.

Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and manage several Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality. Set a Safety 24/7 culture for your crews. Assists the Project Manager in creating the project schedule. Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews. Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews. Oversee costs associated with your work items. Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews. Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent. (6+) years similar construction Field Management experience. Roadway/Highway experience is preferred and a strong plus.

Skills and Abilities: Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards. Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance. Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activity's vitals. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines. Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes. Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Benefits: Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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