I. Primary Function: The Superintendent-Excavation, directs activities of union and non-union workers engaged with construction of highways, runways, site development infrastructure or other heavy highway construction projects.

II. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction
• Schedules crews and orders equipment, tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules
• Schedules all subcontractor work on daily basis and for the week and communicates daily with the project manager
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules on the basis of this review and communicates adjustments to the project manager. Ensures all work progresses at a pace that maintains the schedule and owner milestones
• Accumulates and accurately enters time and quantities on a daily basis with the assistance of the project engineer
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules

III. Additional Responsibilities:

• Accumulate and submit all project daily trucking logs and material summary tickets on a daily basis
• Order JULIE dig numbers and refresh numbers
• Address and resolve complaints by field personnel

IV. Required Skill/Knowledge

• Knowledge of construction industry practices and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task across several projects
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word
• Self-directed and motivated
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget

V. Mandatory Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Must be able to stand up to 12 hours per day with breaks.
• Must be able stoop and climb frequently.
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain frequently on job sites.
• Must be able to drive a vehicle long distances frequently.

VI. Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:

• MS Project, P6, Viewpoint and HCSS Heavy Bid and Heavy Job

7. Education Level / Required Certification: Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; minimum two years' experience in heavy highway excavation or a combination of education and experience

VIII. Problem Solving: Must be able to resolve scheduling conflicts; work effectively with all levels of field personnel in order to successfully complete the project on time and on budget

IX. Internal/External Contacts: (Describe the nature, reason, frequency of contacts with others made in the performance of the job.)