Designing Earth Contracting, Inc.

About Us

Designing Earth Contracting is an Excavating and Utility service contracting company focusing on projects located in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.  We utilize today’s latest technology, equipment and training to provide services that are second to none.

Designing Earth Contracting's continued success has been built on consistently delivering high quality services to our clients. Our highly skilled staff provide the highest degree of customer service and knowledge to our clients. We deliver quality work while always maintaining safety first. This allows us to continually grow our network, maintain repeat business and gain referrals.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced General Superintendent to oversee field operations. This role is responsible for managing crews, ensuring project schedules are met, maintaining quality and safety standards, and coordinating with project managers, clients and subcontractors. Our ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, extensive field experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with subcontractors, Project Manager and field personnel  in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting plans and specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays and ensure on-time delivery.
• Evaluate work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to plans and specifications and the adherence to construction schedules by way of daily communication with the Project Manager and other management staff as needed.

• Oversee contract scope and identify change orders.  Ensure all change orders are tracked, documented and provided to Project Managers on a weekly basis
• Coordinate material needs with onsite staff and Project Manager
• Assure all personnel on the project site are familiar with and adhere to the project safety regulations.
• Ability to adapt and focus under high stress situations while finding solutions in a timely manner
• Verify with PMs all permits and applications are in place prior to work commencement
• Recruit, interview and terminate staffing needs for field work
• Establish positive working relationships with employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Support and participate in training to ensure all crews are trained properly in safety, skill and in supervisory skills
• Provide job status and production updates to PM’s

Requirements

• Previous supervisory level and construction experience
• 40-60 hour work week with OT and incentives
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within the field
• Experience with Excel, Word, Trimble, Project, Business Center, ViewPoint
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Safety awareness (OSHA, MMUTCD)
• Ability to problem solve and adjust to changing circumstances
• Must posses a valid driver license and a clean driving record.

Benefits of joining our team!

• Annual bonus
• Project achievement bonus
• Family owned and operated
• Over-scale pay
• Company paid vehicle , phone, tablet and accessories
• Paid training
• Advancement opportunities
• Annual company sponsored events

Equal Opportunity Employer

DEC prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee on the grounds of sex, race, color, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.