Financial Controller

Waters Construction Company is seeking a multi-faceted controller for our medium sized construction company.

On average each year, we do sales in the 35 to 40 million dollar range. Our employee count is between 50 and 100. Our current controller is retiring after 25 successful years.

As the controller, this individual will be responsible for:

  • Accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly financial information
  • The historical cost data that will be used by both the paving and highway divisions to make strategic decisions.
  • Managing the cash flow of the company daily
  • Paying taxes
  • Regulatory reporting for all our public agency clients and unions
  • Managing the accounting staff; tasked with accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable
  • Managing the purchasing of insurance and the insurance audits
  • Being thoroughly familiar with the use of financial software. (Preferably Sage 300)
  • This person will manage any audits by outside CPA firms, state agencies and labor unions

This person will need a deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, in particular how they apply to medium size companies.

We will require that the candidate have as a minimum a college degree in accounting.

Furthermore, the candidate will need a minimum of seven years’ experience as either an auditor at an accounting firm and/or as a staff accountant at a larger organization.

The individual will need to be both a leader to their accounting staff and a trusted advisor to the operational side of the company. Good communication skills both up and down the hierarchy of the organization is a must.

Given the position managing the cash of the company this person needs to be exceedingly trustworthy, truthful and honest. Furthermore, this individual needs to have an ability and enjoyment for extreme accuracy.

The willingness to be a team player is an absolute must!

Salary range is $120,000 to $140,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Medical insurance, 401K and profit sharing (after one year vesting period).

Waters is looking for an individual to grow with the company. This individual will work congruently with the president and help to provide further growth. The intention for this position it to grow into a position with influence in the company for years to come.

Highway Foreman- CT DOT Project

Highway Foreman

This individual will be working for our highway division on Route 15 Merritt Parkway project in Westport-Norwalk area. . We are specifically looking for an individual with experience in paving, milling, crack sealing, minor drainage work, striping, maintenance and protection of traffic and some bridge deck repairs. All of the work will be completed at night. This individual needs to have good leadership skills, is willing to make quick decisions, can motivate crews and is safety and quality conscious. As the position develops Waters is willing to cross train this candidate in all aspects of heavy civil work.

Superintendent- Heavy Highway Civil Construction

We are currently hiring project superintendents for projects in Connecticut. We are looking to fill the role of a level 2 Superintendent. At Waters there are three levels of a project superintendent. We pride ourselves on progressing our employees through these stages and onto project management. This is a great opportunity to join a pillar in the Heavy Highway construction industry for over 60 years. Please see below the level of Project Superintendents.

Salary for a level 2 super is $115,000.00 to $125,000.00

This individual would have the capability of running the field operations for medium sized jobs in the 2 to 8 million dollar range. This superintendent would be constructing primarily site work and roadwork. Simple span bridge construction experience a plus.

Further more he/she would have to be able to effectively fulfill the following obligations:

  • Set agenda and arrange and attends meetings with inspectors and owner’s representatives
  • Can do full quantity take-off from blue prints including earth cuts and fills (oncenter/onscreen, earthworks)
  • Can visualize end product from plans
  • Understands complete layout and use of total stations
  • Is willing and able to make sensible decisions in the field without office backup
  • Begins to recognize opportunities to increase profits and is able to capitalize on them
  • Can motivate crews to meet schedules and maximize profits
  • Can run a night time operation under traffic
  • Is responsible for safety on the entire project
  • Understands and uses Job Cost software. (HCSS a plus)
  • From cost tracking software can review monthly quantities with inspector
  • From cost tracking software is able to adjust manpower/equipment combinations and adjust activity procedures to maximize man hour/cost productivities.
  • Oversees multiple crews and multiple foremen
  • Has full control of subcontractors and understands the intricacies of the sub-contractor’s work
  • Has full command of the inspector-superintendent relationship
  • Can handle independently work and personal issues of employees under his/her direction
  • Is willing and able to train foremen
  • Can do a full quantity take off including structure work and electrical work
  • Not only can he/she visualize the entire project but can modify designer’s plans to achieve greater efficiency and profitability.
  • Has basic understanding of estimating. Can estimate a price for a change order
  • Has basic understanding of project management techniques and the software needed to effectively apply those techniques
  • Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Superintendent Level 1: Entry Level

A Superintendent at this level should be able to complete the following tasks in addition to the tasks of the foremen level 1,2,3:

1) Oversees multiple crews

2) Runs projects under $ 2,000,000. (Projects in this range can vary significantly, very complicated jobs involving structures or deep complicated utilities should be run by superintendents with higher qualifications).

3) Oversees multiple subs

4) Works closely with inspectors

5) Sets agenda then arranges and attends meetings with inspectors and owner’s representatives

6) Can do full quantity take-off from blue prints including earth cuts and fills

7) Can visualize end product from plans

8) Understands complete layout including shooting angles

9) Is willing and able to make sensible decisions in the field without office backup

10) Begins to recognize opportunities to increase profits and is able to capitalize on them

11) Can motivate crews to meet schedules and maximize profits

12) Can run a night time operation under traffic

13) Is responsible for safety on the entire project

14) Understands and uses Job Cost software.

15) From cost tracking software can review monthly quantities with inspector

16) From cost tracking software is able to adjust manpower/equipment combinations and adjust activity procedures to maximize man hour/cost productivities.

Superintendent Level 2: Intermediate Level

A superintendent at this level should be able to complete the following tasks in addition to the tasks of a superintendent level 1:

1) Oversees multiple crews and multiple foremen

2) Runs projects in the $ 2,000,000 – $ 8,000,000 range

3) Has full control of subcontractors and understands the intricacies of the sub-contractor’s work

4) Has full command of the inspector-superintendent relationship

5) Can handle independently work and personal issues of employees under his/her direction

6) Is willing and able to train foremen

7) Can do a full quantity take off including structure work and electrical work

8) Not only can he visualize the entire project but can modify designer’s plans to achieve greater efficiency and profitability.

9) Has basic understanding of estimating. Can estimate a price for a change order

10) Has basic understanding of project management techniques and the software needed to effectively apply those techniques

Superintendent level 3: Advanced level

A superintendent at this level should be able to complete the following tasks in addition to the tasks of level 1 and 2

1) Can oversee multiple crews/foremen and project engineer

2) Runs projects in the $ 9 million to $ 20 million range

3) Has full control of entire project including complicated negotiations with owner

4) Has good understanding of estimating systems and can estimate multiple activities

5) Has full understanding of project management techniques and can project manage multiple projects in the $1,000,000 to $8,000,000 range.

6) Is willing and able to train other superintendents

7) Can conceptualize and oversee a value engineering proposal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $105,000.00 per year

Class II Mechanic for Construction and Paving Equipment

Class II mechanic needed for the New Milford Connecticuit shop for Waters Construction Company.

Full Time, year round position heavy highway machines and paving equipment mechanic looking for growth with a successful obstruction organization

New Milford, CT

$33.63/hour plus operator’s union benefits(medical, dental, vision, hourly annuity of $2.90/hour, define annuity benefit, paid vacation and life insurance)

Experience in repair and maintenance of construction and asphalt equipment (3 years’ experience preferred)

Has their own required tools

Has experience in welding

Opportunity to be trained to become a class 1 mechanic

Preference for those who are

-In Shape

-Osha 10 hour

-Current CT Driver’s License

-Valid DOT Medical Card

-Have reliable personal transportation

-Can work OT when needed

– Fluent in English for both verbal and written communication

-Trainable/Adaptable

Waters is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.63 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Weekly testing, if not vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • New Milford, CT 06776: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Mechanical: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Preferred)

Screedman- Asphalt Paving

Screedman

Experienced and skilled in the manual or automatic operation of various types of paving screeds. Knowledge and experience for the proper setup, operation and maintenance of Topcon grade and slope automatic systems. Experienced in all aspects of asphalt mix applications including parking lots, residential subdivisions, collector and arterial roadways and highway work throughout the state of Connecticut.

Observe and control distribution of asphalt mix to ensure uniformity to obtain specified compacted mat thickness and cross section while achieving proper surface drainage with minimal segregation. Ability to discuss and plan daily project paving procedures / goals with fellow paving personnel to maximize productivity and workmanship.

Union affiliation and benefits included

 

Asphalt Rakeman

Waters Construction Company is a multi-divisional construction company performing services in both the private and public sectors since 1960. Waters Construction specializes in paving. We also perform site work, heavy civil, bridges, environmental remediation, highway & road reconstruction. With projects throughout the state and into New York and Massachusetts, we pride ourselves on hiring the best fit for the position.

Waters Construction Company is hiring for the asphalt raker position. Experience necessary. Hard work is a must. The right candidate will have these minimum requirements:

-MUST be able to see grades

-In shape

-OSHA 10 hour is helpful

-Current CT driver’s license

-Reliable personal transportation and willing to travel within CT

-Can work day or night shifts depending on schedules

-Can work OT when needed

-Experience in paving as raker for 5+ years

-Willingness to actually labor

– Ever attitude (whatever / wherever / whenever / however)

-Trainable / adaptable

The position is full time, hourly, prevailing wage. Waters is signed with the laborers union. Laborers union benefits include health care, dental, vision and retirement. Waters is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 – $31.00 per hour