Position: Craft Superintendent (Level I)

Reports to: Project Superintendent (Level I)

Location: Nationwide - Applicant must be willing to travel and relocate. Project sites are located throughout the country, so relocation and/or travel are required. 

Summary of Position: Manage, supervise and plan construction activities.  Plan and coordinate the efforts of the crews under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt

About ASI Construction LLC:

ASI Construction LLC is an industry leader in the dam and water resource construction market, providing services worldwide. Our company is a self-performing, heavy-civil contractor that specializes in the construction and rehabilitation of dams (RCC, earthfill, and concrete), hydroelectric and renewable energy facilities, pipelines, tunnel/shaft rehabilitation, storm/sanitary sewer system improvements, and other major water resource projects. ASI is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ASI strives to build projects safely, on time, on budget, and to satisfy our clients. ASI personnel have successfully completed numerous award-winning heavy civil construction projects in the water resource field, including more than one-hundred and forty-five dam and dam rehabilitation projects and over thirty-five new RCC dams. Our Company's vision and values include integrity, honesty, safety, teamwork and a passion for what we do. We hire people who thrive on tough work and challenging opportunities.

Key Activities and Position Responsibilities:

• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly & accurately.
• Be able to perform all of the essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Plan, diagram and lay-out work.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedules as they relate to that portion of the work assigned; and review with crews at start of and throughout the project.
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications, and lay-out in accordance with those plans and specifications.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and take any corrective action needed.
• Listen to other employees and supervisor suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action.
• Identify safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project.
• Plan and coordinate with purchasing personnel and supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available.
• Monitor quality of work and assure that correct construction procedures are followed and that work is in compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Review and approve crew's timecards for correct hours and cost coding.
• Prepare and monitor the progress of the work accomplished relative to the Short Interval Schedule.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to crew members.
• Understand and periodically review project master schedule.
• Monitor productivity rates and review with foremen.
• Prepare daily reports completely and accurately.
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
• Ensure that Quality Control forms are available and being completed; review, approve and submit to supervisor.
• Have a working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems.
• Understand and implement lockout/tag out procedures in a safe manner.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Be motivated and work productively.
• Perform other job specific duties as requested by supervisor.

ASI employees must have competency, work cooperatively with other employees, and have a good positive attitude. They must also be punctual.  Further, this means that you must be ready to work when your shift starts.  So, you must arrive at work with enough time prior, to ready yourself for the shift. They should also work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Essential Ability Requirements for ASI Personnel: 

Working in the field at ASI Construction LLC is often physically demanding.  The following list describes the minimum ability requirements for field personnel.

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials;
• Move heavy objects (94 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less);
• Move light objects (less than 94 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet);
• Heavy lifting with stooping, carrying and bending;
• Work long shifts with non-standard break times;
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements;
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting;
• Must have vision equal to or better than is required for driving;
  • If corrective lenses are required to achieve this level of vision, the employee must be able to wear PPE without interfering with the corrective lenses or the required PPE.
  • The employee may have to purchase eye glasses (safety glass, etc.) that are compliant with ASI’s Safety Program and OSHA/MSHA requirements;
• Must have good hand-eye coordination;
• Must have quick reaction times;
• Must be able to hear adequately enough to be alerted by horns, sirens, shouting, or any other noise that is meant to convey a safety warning;
  • If corrective device is required to achieve this level of hearing, the employee must be able to wear PPE without interfering with the corrective device or the required PPE;
• Lift arms above shoulder level (i.e., throws bags into a truck);
• Must have good balance and must not be clumsy;
• Climb ladders or steps to reach objects;
• Must be able to work at heights of up to 100’ or more;
• Must be able to work in confined or enclosed spaces;
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time;
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time;
• Must be able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots;
• Must be able to walk moderate distances to reach work area (1/2 mile or more);
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others.

Preferred Qualifications and Training:

Be able to perform all of the essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.  Must have working knowledge of tools for accurate lay-out and verification of finished grades.  Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for the members of his or her crew. Must have leadership abilities and organizational skills. 

Experience in Concrete, Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC), Heavy Civil Construction and/or Dam and Water Resource Construction preferred. 

Benefits:

At ASI Construction LLC, we are only as good as our people. We offer outstanding benefits and rewards to recruit and retain the best professionals in our industry.  When you join the ASI team, your comprehensive benefit package will include:

• Health Insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Supplemental benefits such as dental insurance, vision insurance, and basic life/AD&D benefits.
• 401(K) plan with Company Matching Contributions.
• Gifted Time Off to include Holidays and Sick time (GTO).
• Paid vacation time.
• Meals and lodging per diem when traveling for business per Company policy.

We offer additional competitive benefits that are position and assignment dependent.

Salary Range:

Dependent on Experience.