Construction Superintendent- Light Industrial

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Contractor Construction Superintendent with ground-up and renovation experience within big-box retailers to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of construction projects from inception to completion. Our ideal candidate will have experience with various refresh and remodel projects within national retailers.

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

About Us

In 1999, armed with an Electrical Engineering degree, 14 years of business experience with Hoechst Celanese, and a restless entrepreneurial spirit, Francisco Alvarado established Marand Builders, Inc. Since its conception, our goal has been to understand the individual needs of our customers and provide them with customized solutions. We have built our reputation on reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution. We succeed when we have provided our clients with the best construction experience.

We started in Charlotte, NC, but rapidly expanded to cover the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast US regions. We have 7 regional offices in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our team of highly talented professionals has allowed us to become a preferred vendor with many of our clients, exceeding 95% repeat business. Marand specializes in serving the healthcare, financial services, commercial/administrative, and light-industrial industries.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least five years of experience in the commercial construction industry, overseeing all aspects of ground-up projects in healthcare, financial, and light industrial sectors
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Construction OSHA 30 certification within the last 5 years or ability to renew
• Proficient in project reporting software, MS Office, and blueprint reading
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various job sites (up to 75% travel required)
• Leadership: ability to supervise and lead the team
• Organization: ability to schedule and supervise multi-tasking work of a multi-member team
• Experience: proven knowledge in commercial building and construction and related sectors
• Scope of Work: experience running all aspects of large commercial projects from inception to full profitable completion, including:
  • Large ground-up projects
  • Interior renovation projects of all sizes
  • Finish work
  • Relocation and replacement work on project sizes in the $2M+ valuation range
• Safety: A Superintendent Level 3 is required, at minimum, to possess a valid OSHA 30 card at all times while working on Marand projects
• Problem-Solving: demonstrated good problem-solving skills
• Communication: excellent communication skills with team members, Project Management, and the Customer
• Computer Skills: computer literate with basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office and Procore software
• OSHA-30 Hour Training required, as well as recertification every 5 years per Marand policy
• Minimum of a High School Diploma; a Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year College or University or an Associate’s Degree from a Vocational School is a plus
• Minimum of five to ten years of “on the job” experience

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety compliance (OSHA and Marand safety plan and policies) and advocate for safety as the number one priority
• Supervise the construction effort in the field to ensure the project is completed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and customer objectives
• Conduct weekly on-site meetings with subcontractors, vendors, and others as appropriate regarding schedule, safety issues, and other performance-related matters
• Enforce compliance with all project procedures, safety program requirements, and work rules
• Supervise and ensure the health and safety of workers by enforcing all company, state, and federal guidelines
• Prepare and distribute field reports in a timely manner (e.g., daily superintendent’s reports, safety reports)
• Complete punch list items in a time frame consistent with the customer’s requirements and the project budget using Procore for punch list management
• Monitor and direct subcontractors’ progress and ensure manpower is adequate to meet project schedule and customer expectations
• Prepare subcontractor work schedules and provide input to the Project Manager in preparing and updating project construction schedules
• Verify all layouts and/or checking of layout by subcontractors and establish initial control lines and grades
• Respond clearly to subcontractors regarding questions about project documents and their work; provide documentation and coordinate with Construction Manager as appropriate
• Participate in pre-construction planning, including logistics, means and methods, bid and scope reviews, and project estimates
• Maintain an up-to-date set of contract documents on site
• Ensure subcontractors maintain record drawings (“red line as-builts”) during construction
• Organize, establish, and maintain the on-site field office to project a professional image (organized, clean, signage, etc.)
• Communicate timely with the Construction Manager on financial issues, safety, construction progress, labor issues, material problems, quality, and code issues
• Interface and work harmoniously with respective Project Managers and other personnel
• Manage, oversee, provide training, and act as a mentor to other Superintendent levels
• Work in harmony with other Superintendents assigned as part of a team on larger projects
• Continue education in areas including OSHA and safety, means and methods, codes, management skills, and new technology
• Maintain current Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification
• Maintain a current working knowledge of the permit process in communities where performing work and communicate changes to the office
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the jobsite to Marand’s standards

Physical Demands

• Work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors
• Working hours may be extended to meet project deadlines
• Ability to work night shifts
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a company iPad, phone, and other business machines
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing
• Includes crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, and reaching
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job
• Must be able to talk or hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction

Work Environment

• Performed indoors in a variety of settings, including the office, interior building job sites, and outdoor job sites
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles (before the use of air scrubbers); outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat
• Potential risk of exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud
• Personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, and vest) and safety gear (including appropriate clothing, shoes, and gloves) are required on job sites