Heavy Civil Superintendent

Pueblo, Colorado | Full-time

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Thalle is searching for a senior level Superintendent with a focus in water infrastructure projects to be part of our growing team.  Our ideal candidate will be a team player who is highly motivated with a strong work ethic and desire to be part of an experienced construction team.  

Thalle Construction Company (Thalle), established in 1947, is a growing heavy civil construction company.  Thalle’s corporate office is in Hillsborough, NC with a regional office in Alvarado, Texas.  Thalle has construction projects throughout the South East, Texas, New York and New Jersey. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of the Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us). The Tully Group is one of the nation’s largest privately held, family owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and a long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority!  Thalle celebrates industry leading safety performance that demonstrates our strong safety culture and commitment to safe operations.

Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more!  Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. 

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Project Location:  Pueblo, Colorado

Position/Salary:  Superintendent | Based upon Qualifications and Experience Level 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This senior level management position oversees and is ultimately accountable for effectively coordinating the hiring of all labor staffing and requests to equipment department of equipment needs, means and methods guidance and permanent material needs requests for field construction projects.  In addition, this position is responsible for overall guidance and oversight of construction quality control for required inspections to happen per specification for substantial completion.

  • This position will continually work with Project Managers and Field Superintendents to determine initial & ongoing labor staffing needs to meet schedule and contracted scope.
  • Plan for & determine available and qualified internal labor (current employees), identify appropriate timing for moves & communicate to HR. 
  • Plan for & determine ongoing external (new hire) labor needs & collaborate with HR to resource and fill according to project schedules.
  • Act as the initial field contact for means and methods determination, and coordinate/request that assistance from Engineering team and other resources the definition of Equipment, Means & Methods to be implemented on the project.
  • Collaborate with General Superintendent, Equipment, Means and Methods or other Equipment Division managers to ensure proper coordination & arrival of equipment to sites.
  • Fully accountable for site superintendent responsibilities on assigned large project(s)
  • As a member of the Operations Team, participate in the management of daily operational issues, including long-term planning and resource coordination, identifying, and improving procedures, project staffing and ongoing project support.
  • Plan for and execute weekly field meetings to update field staff on current projects, bids, staffing, and equipment moves
  • Assist the Estimating Department in the review of major and complex projects to be bid or negotiated.
  • Ensure company policies and operational procedures are understood, implemented consistently, and adhered to.
  • Manage equipment maintenance and protect company equipment from damages.
  • Access competency of field labor and operators assigned to the specific tasks.
  • Review budgets and actual costs to make sure cost deviations do not occur or are properly reported for additional scope to Owner.
  • Through the Operations Team, coordinate with Corporate Safety Department to ensure all project safety needs are met and to assist in the adherence to all Company safety policies.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:  

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or minimum proven experience.
  • At least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in civil construction, including estimating, project management, equipment, scheduling, cost control and personnel administration.
  • Ability to read and understand technical and statistical data, interpret construction drawings, architectural drawings and specifications, and legal documents.
  • Prior experience effectively leading construction operations.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office.
  • Advanced knowledge of the heavy civil construction industry.
  • Ability to effectively mentor professional development of field management.
  • Self-starter capable of improving operations processes.
  • Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Sound judgment. 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.