Construction Field Supervisor - Ho-Chunk, Inc. Construction Group

Job Title:                        Construction Field Supervisor       

Department:                  HCI Construction

Reports to:                     Construction Project Manager

Location:                        South Sioux City, NE

Summary

Supervises, leads and coordinates activities of workers engaged in construction, installation and repair of wooden structures and concrete.  Possesses an advanced knowledge of the position and provides a willingness to put forth extra effort. Coordinate and inspect work performed by sub-contractors. Order and schedule materials from vendors and suppliers.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead and/or coordinate activities of co-workers while on small and large projects.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Verify trueness of structure using plumb bob and level.
• Fully Understand and follow Blueprints, Drawings, and Specifications.
• Measure and mark lines on materials using a pencil, marker, chalk or marking gauge.
• Shape or cut material to specific measurement with hand tools, machines and power saw.
• Erects, moves and perform duties from scaffolding, ladders, and Lifts.
• Understand and follow company chain of command and reporting methods.
• Retain and apply what is learned as it applies to the next skill level.
• Regularly attend company safety training sessions.
• Keep and maintain reliable transportation to and from changing job site locations.
• Ability to take direction and carry out job duties as needed.
• Communicate professionally with Architects and engineers.
• Align, straighten, plumb and square forms for installation.
• Understand and follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate, schedule and inspect work performed by sub-contractors.
• Complete company paperwork as needed.
• Able to understand smart phones and tablets, including Time Keeping, Emails, documents, submittals, etc.
• Able to use computer programs such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Office (emails and calendars), etc. with a basic understanding.
• Able to review and forward Submittals, RFI’s, ASI’s, Change Orders to engineer or architect.
• Selects materials and structural units, such as lumber, pre-fabricated doors and cabinets of wood or plastic and paneling. Inspects them to ensure conformance with building code and local ordinance.
• Examines blueprints to determine dimensions of structure.
• Layout floor plan and cabinet work, using rule, framing square and calipers.
• Determines sequence of activities concerned with fabrication, assembly and erection of structure.
• Assigns workers to such tasks as cutting material to size, building concrete forms, erecting wooden framework and laying flooring.
• Inspects work performed by subcontractors, including ductwork, wiring and pipe installations to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Installs doors, builds stairs and lays hardwood floors.
• Supervise workers engaged in building timber structures such as cofferdams, trestles and supports for concrete forms.
• Estimate costs for contracts.
• Understand and follow company chain of command and reporting methods.
• Retain and apply what is learned as it applies to the next skill level.
• Regularly attend company safety training sessions.
• Keep and maintain reliable transportation to and from changing job site locations.

Competencies

1. Critical Thinking.
2. Complex Problem Solving.
3. Judgement and Decision Making.
4. Seeing Potential Problems
5. Respect for Property
6. Positive Attitude toward Others

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will oversee all crews assigned to their specific project. Crews will consist of laborers, apprentice, journeyman and foremen.

Work Environment

This job performs physically demanding work. May work at great heights or outdoors in all weather conditions. The use Personal Protection Equipment is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, and regularly lift 50 pounds or more
• Able to work 40+ hours per week

• The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects.
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Tool Requirements

• Work Gloves
• Leather Steel Toe Boots
• Weather Appropriate Clothing
• Tool Pouch
• 25’ Tape Measure
• Metal Speed Square
• Utility Knife
• Framing Hammer
• Lineman’s Pliers
• ½” Cordless Drill or Impact (18 Volt or greater)
• Chalk Box
• 4’ Level
• Steel Claw Bar
• Wire Wheel
• Wood Float
• Mag Float
• ½” Edger
• Steel Trowel
• 100’ Tape

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position (40 hrs./week). Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. with overtime as needed before/after shifts and on Saturdays.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Experience

• Four years or more experience in a related area preferred.

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair houses, buildings, or other structures

• Able to perform job duties with little to no supervision
• Able to layout, form, pour and finish concrete flatwork
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• General understanding of construction practices
• Willingness to put forth extra effort
• Communication skills both verbal and written

Education

High school diploma or Equivalent.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Maintains a valid driver’s license and be insurable under company insurance provider/program

Security Clearance

None required for this position

AAP/EEO Statement

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.