Project Superintendent

About the role

The Project Superintendent (PS) is responsible for managing the construction process for the project. They are assigned the authority to provide daily coordination and direction of the placement of work so that it is safe, within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards and to the customer's satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Safety planning is to be included in all pre-job planning and considered foremost in the daily operations.
  • All project, governmental and company safety regulations and requirements shall be enforced by the PS.
  • The PS, with the support of safety managers, drives Hensel Phelps’ safety culture on the project.
• The superintendent is responsible for all quality control on the project.
  • The PS works with QC staff and trade partners to ensure the highest level of quality is delivered.
• The PS is responsible for the development and timely execution of the project schedule.
  • The PS collaborates with project staff and trade partners to develop, update and manage the schedule, and has overall responsibility for job planning and the development of logistics and site utilization plans.
• Jobsite equipment needs are planned and organized by the project superintendent.
  • Maintenance and the safe operation of equipment, including operator certificates and permits, are the overall responsibility of the PS.
  • Company-owned equipment is coordinated with the corporate equipment manager.
• Maintain the Book of 14 and project control systems to accurately portray current project status and forecast projections.
  • The control systems are used as a guide to identify misalignments and implement a plan for course correction.
• Develop, coordinate and supervise all company field work personnel on the project.
  • The PS sets expectations, trains and evaluates salaried personnel under their supervision, and is responsible for the hiring, development, performance and coordination of hourly field personnel.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the owner, architect, engineer and trade partners to ensure the highest level of quality and customer service is delivered.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Minimum of 7-8 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Qualifications

• Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community.
• Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation.
• Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Benefits

• Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees.
• This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP).
• It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance.
• As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire.
• Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance.
• Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy.
• Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies.
• Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.