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Shimmick Construction is currently recruiting for the position of Superintendent.
This position demands an energetic and dedicated person who thrives on taking ownership and pride in their work. It is hands on and technically challenging. The duties involve being the direct liaisons between the field crews/activities, subcontractors, engineers and management. Superintendents careers are developed so that they ultimately posses extensive knowledge of all construction activities, have the ability to supervise and delegate responsibilities to crew members, deal with all aspects of subcontractor scheduling, and are computer literate so that completion of all electronic forms, reports and documentation that they are responsible for are completed accurately. Additionally, experienced and successful superintendents also estimate work and should become Project Managers.
Minimum Requirements:
Engineer-Experienced
Engineers with construction experience in the installation of piping and mechanical equipment on water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, refineries or power plants.
Desirable experience:
1. Preparation of isometric drawings for pipe systems using computerized drafting programs – AutoCad, Mach-Q, Sketch-up.
2. Purchasing valves, piping and mechanical equipment; tracking and expediting deliveries; and approving payments to suppliers
3. Subcontract coordination and administration
4. Administering submittals
5. Planning construction work and preparation of Work Packages with the assistance of craft foremen and superintendents
6. Assist craft foremen and superintendents in layout of work.
7. Resolution of design conflicts – preparation of RFIs to designer
8. Progress and labor productivity reporting
9. Oversight of work to assure compliance with plans and specifications
10. Assist with start-up testing
This position will include assisting and supervision of junior engineers, depending on level of experience