Meridian Contracting, Inc. is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Construction Project Superintendent. MSHA experience is preferred.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

Must have proven abilities and skills in the following: leadership and management of
people, communication (verbal and written), planning and organization. Must set
standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for subordinates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply, and
divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings
in three dimensions.
• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications for the
portion of work assigned.
• 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 subordinate’s work for compliance with the contract plans and
specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action
needed.
• Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other employees regarding
safe and proper work practices, evaluate that information and devise and
implement a plan of action based on that evaluation for carrying out the duties of
this position.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and
need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Full range of
motion and flexibility consistent with age. Climb and maintain balance on steel
framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to
eliminate or minimize them.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices
(i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning
sirens).
• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in a safe manner.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry
standards.
• Be motivated and work productively.
• Become thoroughly knowledgeable with the project’s contract documents,
drawings, specifications, and scope of work.
• Prepare and transmit submittals (materials, vendors) to client for approval.
• Write requisitions, follow up with suppliers and expedite deliveries.
• Manage subcontractors.
• Field estimating/change orders.
• Look for ways to improve project operations; submit ideas to supervisor.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing essential job
functions.
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.

COMPENSATION:

• Salaried position which is exempt from overtime.
• Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance is provided for business purposes.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years+ relevant experience Heavy Civil Engineering
Typical Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License required, MSHA OSHA Certs preferred

 

Meridian Contracting is strongly committed to safety. Requirements: Verifiable
Employment History. Salary is based upon experience. EOE. Minorities and Women are
encouraged to apply. Drug Free Work-Place. To apply, please submit your resume to this
ad, or stop by our office located at 3855 N. Business Center Dr. Tucson AZ 85705