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Davis H Elliot Company, Inc.

Utility Locator

Columbus, OH

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial ...

Congruex

Buried Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

... underground cable and conduit. * Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment. * Represent Congruex professionally while interacting with customers, contractors ...

CK Construction Group

Hydrovac Operator

Westerville, OH · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Safely daylight around underground utilities in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards ... state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex ...

CK Construction Group

Hydrovac Operator

Westerville, OH · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Safely daylight around underground utilities in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards ... state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex ...

Kokosing

Internal Audit Manager

Westerville, OH · On-site

$97K - $129K/yr

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad ... underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years ...

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LightPath

Construction Manager

Plain City, OH · On-site

Manage day-to-day OSP construction activities, including underground and aerial fiber deployments. * Provide field leadership and oversight to construction crews, contractors, and inspectors.

Lightpath

Construction Manager

Plain City, OH · On-site

Manage day-to-day OSP construction activities, including underground and aerial fiber deployments. * Provide field leadership and oversight to construction crews, contractors, and inspectors.

Layton Services

Excavation Foreman

Columbus, OH

$40 - $53/hr

Summary of Excavation Foreman at Layton Services Layton Services is a growing Site Work & Underground Utilities Contractor specializing in mass excavation, site development, grading, building pads ...

Layton Services

Excavation Foreman

Columbus, OH · On-site

$40 - $53/hr

Summary of Excavation Foreman at Layton Services Layton Services is a growing Site Work & Underground Utilities Contractor specializing in mass excavation, site development, grading, building pads ...

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Underground Utility Superintendent

Kokosing

Westerville, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Kokosing rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Job Description:
In this position, you will supervise the skilled trades crews and manage onsite construction activities (primarily underground utilities) for large, extensive Heavy Highway/roadway and site projects. You will also be collaborating with the project team, as this role is responsible for the overall coordination, pre-planning, and installation of the underground utilities on a project or projects with a major focus on Safety, Production, Quality and Profitability.

  • Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, include: planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include training and development of team members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage Foreman on conducting work safely, productively, and focusing on quality.
  • Be a leader for the Safety 24/7 culture of your crews.
  • Assist the Project Manager/Project Superintendent in creating the project schedule.
  • Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews.
  • Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.
  • Oversee costs associated with your work items.
  • Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews.
  • Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.
  • Train / Develop team members for the safety and productivity of the crews
Education and Experience:
  • Technical experience in complex underground utilities progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to a Foreman to a Superintendent.
  • (6+) years similar construction Field Management experience.
  • Roadway/Highway experience is preferred and a strong plus.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficient in line and grade (transits, lasers, etc.)
  • Experience with shoring systems
  • Experience with dewatering/sewer bypass
  • Good understanding of specifications and blueprint reading
  • Promotes quality work
  • Understands hydrostatic testing/sewer testing
  • Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
  • Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
  • Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activity's vitals.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines.
  • Assemble 90-day and 3-week schedules in Microsoft Excel and use Microsoft Word for pre-planning processes.
  • Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.
Benefits: Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan. Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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