JR161 Traveling Superintendent
About the role
Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, student housing, food service/dining, data centers/mission critical, retail, financial, self-storage, government/municipality, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally. We are seeking an experienced traveling superintendent for our Cleveland office.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and communicate project schedule to plan upcoming activities and stay on target.
- Provides ongoing scheduling input to Project Management staff for all scheduling efforts.
- Coordinates the daily activities for all subcontractors at any stage of construction.
- Completes all project construction in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
- Manages construction budgets set by the Project Manager, tracking construction costs, and submitting all invoices to Accounting in a timely manner.
- Prepares daily log reports for the site conditions, manpower and activities in sufficient detail.
- Ensures all parties follow all safety procedures and practices according to both OSHA and company requirements.
- Conducts pre-installation safety evaluations and action plans with contractors to ensure work activities are conducted in the safest manner possible.
- Maintains the construction site clean and organized.
- Ensures appropriate machinery and tools are available to assigned construction workers and that hand tools and power tools are in proper working order.
- Schedules and participates in necessary inspections required by local and state regulations. Organizes final inspections for completed work.
- Monitors daily construction procedures to make sure that proper quality is achieved.
- Maintains consistent daily communication with project management staff to ensure all parties are informed of current project status and potential issues affecting progress.
- Respond to onsite incidents and emergencies per company procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years’ construction supervisory experience in new construction and/or renovation/fit‑out disciplines.
- Ability to travel and manage out‑of‑town work; expected travel percentage is 40 % to 60 %.
- Ability to endure frequent physical activity such as standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, and pulling; occasional sitting and computer work.
- Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of associated trades in all aspects of commercial construction.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, contracts and specifications.
- Knowledge of safety regulations.
- Experience scheduling work, materials, manpower, subcontractors and equipment.
- Computer skills required – Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).