Peckham IndustriesLocation: Palmer, MA
Salary Interval: Full Time
Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $119,000.00
Date Posted: 06/23/2023
About Us:
Family by choice
Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) is a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers throughout the markets we serve. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.
Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the General Superintendent, the Superintendent will oversee the execution of milling and paving projects. Primary responsibilities will be oversight and supervision of interstate projects normally conducted at night. He or she will supervise field employees, order materials, manage subcontractors, and coordinate with customers and sales personnel to complete projects in accordance with Palmer’s commitment to production, quality, and safety. This is a superintendent position in Heavy Highway Asphalt Paving industry. Prior experience is required.
Essential Functions:
1. Respect and engage. Participate in activities to support Senior Management. Gather complete project information from Management and Sales Personnel. Attend pre-construction meetings as required.
2. Compulsive tinkering. Conduct thorough investigation of work site prior to mobilization, to ensure preparedness.
3. Determine project-specific staffing and equipment requirements, and coordinate with Dispatch.
4. Order construction materials (liquid calcium chloride, Portland cement, liquid asphalt, etc.) and track quantities to verify that usage is in accordance with budgeted quantities.
5. Clearly assign daily tasks to field employees and supervise their progress.
6. Engage with Quality Control staff as needed to ensure work product is in accordance with specifications.
7. Protect family and friends. Conduct site safety meetings with field personnel. Promote a safety-oriented culture and operate within all applicable OSHA and company safety standards.
8. Mastery. Engage with customers’ representatives and inspectors to execute a project that is mutually satisfactory. Palmer’s customer base consists of municipal public works departments, state DOT’s, general contractors, housing developers, and homeowners’ associations.
9. Review employee time sheets for accuracy.
10. Complete all projects within budget constraints.
Requirements, Education and Experience:
1. 5+ years of relevant construction experience
2. Extensive knowledge of construction operations and specifications.
3. Ability to read plans and specifications.
4. Excellent Leadership skills.
5. Strong attention to detail.
6. Excellent Communication and Collaborative Skills.
7. Ability to Multi-Task.
8. Thorough understanding of job cost.
9. Ability to make quick and thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
10. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
11. Basic PC skills including email and spreadsheet applications.
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.
Travel:
This position requires some out-of-state and overnight travel. It is anticipated that the majority of work will be in Massachusetts region, although a wider geographic reach could be expected.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
This position will require the Superintendent to be highly mobile and work in a very dynamic environment, depending on the time of year and operational workload. This position requires significant portions of the season to be worked at night on the interstate.
Values:
At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.
Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact Recruitment@peckham.com.
Compensation details: 107000-119000 Yearly Salary
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