Project Superintendent

About the role

The Christman Company is seeking a Project Superintendent for projects in the greater central Michigan region. The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee the day-to-day operations on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Christman is represented at the project site every day work is being performed.
• Reviews conceptual, schematic, and design development documents for constructability, phasing options, temporary protection requirements, site logistics, and other field construction issues.
• Establishes project site expectations for safety, quality, unforeseen conditions, housekeeping, and general conduct.
• Develops and communicates a safety orientation for every individual who enters the site.
• Plans and coordinates site logistics, including traffic patterns, equipment locations, and storage and staging.
• Partners with Project Manager, client, and trade contractors to develop a work plan for the project.
• Coordinates project team's preparation for upcoming work through progress meetings.
• Plans and coordinates timely initiation, momentum, and completion of all trade contract work on the project site according to the project schedule.
• Oversees technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommends construction methods, and equipment as required.
• Arranges pre-installation coordination meetings for all work areas that involve overlapping work by multiple trade contractors.
• Arranges and coordinates timely permitting and required inspections to start and complete work.
• Maintains rolling punch list defining final quality expectations and ensures completion.
• Authorizes purchase requisitions for material, equipment, and labor as agreed with Project Manager, Executive, or Director.
• Completes thorough and accurate daily reports of progress and concerns or challenges, including daily weather and safety inspections, violations, and accidents.
• Continuously assesses and analyzes the project's actual status against goals, develops contingency plans, and revises construction strategy as required.
• Compiles fair and honest reports of the project team's experience with each trade contractor using the trade contractor evaluation survey.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role as a Foreman or Superintendent.
• Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication.

Qualifications

• Able to manage and plan work activities along with the ability to recognize safety concerns while promoting a safe culture amongst our team, partners, and trade contractors.
• Able to demonstrate interest and familiarity with site requirements, tools, methods, and materials as it relates to the entire range of trade divisions.
• Possess good problem solving and communication skills along with an understanding of how risk is managed as it relates to the project and company as a whole.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise large trade and subcontractor groups.
• Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates the ability to create and build strong, positive relationships with owners, architects, and contractors.
• Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving and wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.
• Have basic computer skills and a basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and a firm understanding of Microsoft Project.

Benefits

Christman offers a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, 401K contribution, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and more. The company is also an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job description.

Skills

The ideal candidate must possess the following skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of construction management principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Benefits

Christman offers a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, 401K contribution, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and more. The company is also an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job description.

Company Culture

Christman is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. As an employee-owner, you will share in the company's success and benefit from a range of benefits including health insurance, 401K contribution, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Christman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly.