Line construction superintendent job description

**Job Level:** Senior Level

**Home District/Group:** MEC Transportation District

**Department:** Construction Operations

**Market:** Transportation

**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Position Overview**

As a Superintendent, you will be exposed to a variety of field activities in order to develop your understanding of construction supervision. During your first few years you can expect to spend time learning and working on shop drawings, submittals, schedules, craft supervision, and project documentation. While learning these things you will have the opportunity to travel the country building complex projects that make a profound impact on communities. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry and not design.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else.

**District Overview**

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems' construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.

**Location**

We are looking for Superintendents in Los Angeles, CA and/or Seattle WA.

**Responsibilities**

• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence

• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications

• Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence

• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate

• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements

• Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company's non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies

**Qualifications**

• 5+ years' work experience in the construction industry, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory role

• Previous knowledge/experience in high voltage electrical construction. Transmission Lines, Overhead Catenary systems, are highly preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance

• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

_We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off._

_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law._

Company: MEC

Responsible for directing and managing Longshore labor to efficiently expedite the handling of the ship's mooring lines during docking/undocking. Responsible for coordination between the pilots, tugs, terminals, agents, dispatch and longshoremen. Responsible for reviewing linehandlers payroll each week and submit as required. Attends port safety meetings and instructs linehandlers on various safety standards. Ensures safety deficiencies are reported/followed up on via the terminal and port.
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JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

Responsible for directing and managing Longshore labor to efficiently expedite the handling of the ship's mooring lines during docking/undocking. Responsible for coordination between the pilots, tugs, terminals, agents, dispatch and longshoremen. Responsible for reviewing linehandlers payroll each week and submit as required. Attends port safety meetings and instructs linehandlers on various safety standards. Ensures safety deficiencies are reported/followed up on via the terminal and port.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Supervise and plan in advance activities prior to the ship coming into port.
* Check berth conditions for docking, work areas for safe operation of Longshore line handlers, and that all labor has been assembled for adequate and efficient operations.
* Ensures proper spotting of the vessel on arrival.
* Instruct linehandlers are working safely and have a safe work environment in which to work.
* Provide close supervision to linehandlers, providing regular feedback.
* Communicates with pilots, tugs and linemen to ensure accuracy and safety.
* Report problems and issues to the appropriate Manager, as needed, especially issues of complexity or great impact on the operation.

Safety

* Maintains safety program and equipment.
* Responsible for PPE inventory and distribution to the line handlers.
* Holds monthly safety meetings with longshoremen.
* Attends monthly safety meetings at PMA to discuss and act upon safety issues.
* Tracks each linehandler's safety record and hold semi-annual awards meeting with linehandlers.

General Operations

* Double checks vessel arrival/departure time for accuracy.
* Gathers useful information via terminals, longshoremen, agents, marine exchange, etc. to facilitate better customer service.
* Insures valuable information is forwarded to all parties concerned in a timely manner.
* Ensures command of all longshore issues at all times.
* Advise senior or executive management of any operational issues that would impact production
* Updates on a daily, weekly and monthly basis statistical data for all linehandling jobs in the local area regardless of the company involved.

Supervisory and Leadership of Direct Staff

* Responsible for all matters of employment including recruiting, training, development, promotion, discipline and termination.
* Understands and complies with Foss' Affirmative Action Plan, EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and all other HR policies and procedures.
* Effectively communicates regional goals and objectives.
* Provides direction and leadership to achieve company Core Values, Mission and Safety Vision.
* Processes employee evaluations in a timely manner.
* Directs, motivates and develops employees for maximum performance.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Dispatching procedures.
* Labor laws, marine and safety codes and the ILWU contract.
* Terminal operations and how they affect the arrival/departure of vessels.
* General knowledge of terminal equipment such as cranes, hosslers and winches.
* Safety skills and the ability to recognize a safe and unsafe work environment.
* Excellent oral and presentation communication skills.
* Must have the ability to lead by example, adapt to changing circumstances, communicate effectively, build strong teams, make sound decisions, resolve problems and develop rapport with Longshore Labor Director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

This position generally requires a high school diploma and at least three years of maritime/operations experience. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must possess valid TWIC issued by Homeland Security.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in environments ranging from outside to inside, noisy to quiet, hot to cold, and wet to dry as well as in normal office environments. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement. Work is on an as needed basis. Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends as needed.

Foss Maritime Company is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Foss is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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