General Superintendent - Roads & Infrastructure

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all construction activities on site from start to finish, and for efficient management of plant.
• Responsible for equipment and manpower on site to maximize output and to achieve construction time and budget targets.
• Responsible for supervising, administering and managing the work of supervisors/foremen engaged in the a variety of road and infrastructure construction activities.
• Attend all in-house project meetings and coordinate with the Project Engineers to plan and resolve all issues relating to work in progress, conflicting work schedules, and asset allocation.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of engineering design and construction work
• Thorough knowledge of construction plans and specifications pertaining to the construction of roads and infrastructure including any or all of earthworks, pipe laying, backfilling, compaction, asphalt works and concrete work depending on size and type of project assigned
• Considerable knowledge of civil materials, methods and construction systems
• Ability to understand complex engineering drawings and specifications related to roads and infrastructure construction projects.
• Previous experience managing crews of 30 or more on large civil roads and infrastructure projects
• Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale
• Organizational skills, strong communication and high levels of motivation