Construction Superintendent

If you're looking for an innovative company, built on a foundation of teamwork, safety, and excellence, Ruston Paving is for you!

We are looking for someone who is ready to work hard, be a team player, and show up each day with a positive attitude to motivate others!

Ruston Paving Co., Inc., a commercial paving and site work contractor in Syracuse, has a job opening for a full-time Construction Superintendent / Field Operations Manager.

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor with offices in New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. Established in 1943, we are a family-oriented company that has been in business for three generations. Our company is capable of all types of asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to major rehabilitation and new construction.

Employee Benefits

Our most important asset is our people! When you work for Ruston Paving, we are dedicated to giving you more than just a job. We want to ensure a career with well-rounded benefits for you and your family. With this, we proudly offer a variety of great benefits, such as:

Generous Individual and Team Performance Incentives

Vehicle and Cell Phone Allowance

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account Employer Contributions

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee assistance program

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

And many more!

General Summary of the Position

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving, so it is important to note that, aside from all other listed responsibilities, you must be willing to assist others and be as productive as possible. The Field Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating and directing all labor, materials, and equipment for successful completion of construction projects as prescribed by Division Managers and Project Managers.

Essential Functions

The following is a list of essential functions for the position. These are responsibilities that an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

Prepares the following workday’s resources allocation planner (RAPTOR) in accordance with requests outlined on the multi-week planner and as per daily scheduling discussions with all Project Managers.

Coordinate and schedule heavy equipment, personnel, and materials to construction projects utilizing in-house resources and/or procuring outside vendors.

Maintain daily log as means of recording location and time for personnel and equipment movement.

Solicit, interview, and hire field and shop personnel and determine wages based on in-house wage scales.

Participate in foreman review process on a regular basis.

Participate in all field personnel performance and pay reviews; including drivers and shop employees.

Provide feedback to all drivers as needed utilizing the video-based safety systems, geo-tracking, and advocate the five keys of the Smith System of Defensive Driving.

Solicit competitive pricing and arrange for purchase of all non-project related supplies/consumables required for the completion of construction projects.

Solicit competitive pricing and arrange and coordinate material trucking contracts.

Keeps positive communication and relationships, and uses appropriate negotiation tactics with dealers and vendors for outsourced repairs, parts, materials, etc.

Utilize and maintain a current equipment repair schedule and work order system.

Solicit competitive pricing and oversee the purchase of parts and services for the repair of all company owned vehicles and equipment; and participates in the selling of company owned vehicles and equipment as needed.

Ensures that safety protocols are followed, PPE is utilized, and safe tools and equipment are used consistently with company and industry standards, as well as per the agreement with the customer for the project at hand.

Oversee the uniform service that is provided for all field employees.

Promotes a culture of safety by taking part in regular safety meetings to ensure that the crews understand expectations and have the proper PPE and equipment for the job.

Maintain and oversee the overall housekeeping of the shop and yard, including, but not limited to, location of equipment, vehicles and material stockpiles, parts storage areas, and small tool storage.

Oversee buildings and grounds maintenance/upkeep; including, but not limited to, landscaping, HVAC, and mechanical systems.

Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards as determined by law, jobsite requirements, and company policies.

All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Field Operations Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the subordinate foremen, field personnel, shop personnel, and drivers within their specified division. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervisory skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintains a positive attitude and confidence in their abilities, even in the face of adversity.

Expresses a willingness to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge with others.

Promotes and practices safety and pride in the work that the field and shop produce.

Delegates duties, including division of labor for completion of work orders and demonstrates thorough follow-up on delegated tasks for ensuring quality work and attention to detail.

Identifies a need for urgency when appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A good deal of responsibility falls on the Field Operations Manager to ensure that projects are running smoothly and safely with the proper staff and materials. Qualities we look for in a candidate include:

Excitement, motivation, and eagerness to work with construction crews, vendors, and all parties involved in managing construction projects.

A logistics mindset to strategically plan for the most efficient movement and transport of materials, equipment, and personnel.

Prioritizes safety and doing things in the safest manner possible.

Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.

Willingness to take direction and constructive criticism.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to effectively speak and present information in group settings is preferred.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills demonstrated by expressing a genuine interest in the thoughts, opinions, and needs of coworkers and customers.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and to delegate them when appropriate.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated by the ability to deal with situations deviating from standardized and/or planned situations or procedures.

Strong computer skills, including being proficient in Microsoft Office and related software.

Education and Experience

A successful Field Operations Manager will have diverse educational qualifications and technical skills to deliver on the job. These include:

A two-year certificate or associate degree from a college or technical school; or 3+ years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Education and/or experience in a construction-related discipline is preferred.

Site excavation and/or paving experience is preferred.

Strong logistical skills as demonstrated by experience scheduling labor, materials, and equipment with a range of project sizes and requirements is a plus.

Experience managing people and effectively and timely resolving employee issues, complaints, and disputes.

Fluent in English. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record is required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The safety of our employees is the most important focus every day! The following context is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.

Employees are regularly required to talk and hear. The noise level on a job site is generally loud.

Employees may occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.

Excellent stamina is required.

Strong memory recall is needed to effectively and efficiently perform the essential functions of this position.

Conditions of Employment

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a negative pre-employment drug screen and certain background checks which, unless prohibited by applicable law, may include criminal history checks, employment verification, education verification, DMV checks, and fingerprinting.

Disclaimers

This description is not meant to cover every aspect of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Ruston Paving provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Please apply online by visiting the EMPLOYMENT section of our website.